Anne is a freelance writer and travel writer who has spent much of her life in southern Africa (Malawi, Zimbabwe and South Africa) and is now living on the Costa del Sol in southern Spain.
When thinking back to the COVID-19 pandemic, it was scary to be in a limited space on a cruise ship. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) sanitary inspections on more than 100 cruise ships this year saw many ships earning passing scores of 95 or above. Moreover, 19 cruise ships earned the perfect score of 100 on their inspections. Centers...
The fall foliage is out in its gold, crimson and orange splendor, meaning we’re also getting close to Halloween, one of the most popular and scary times of the year. If you are tired of the same old Halloween costumes and decorations in your hometown, head to one of these locations where it is fun to be scared this year. Some of the top scariest places to celebrate...
Las Vegas is hosting the world’s biggest rodeo while low-fare carrier Frontier Airlines is joining forces with the Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Justin Boots for “The Ultimate Rodeo Experience” sweepstakes. Meanwhile, sweepstakes entries will be accepted now through October 22, 2024. Read on to find out how you can participate in the sweepstakes. Frontier Airlines...
Instagram users love to capture and share iconic views, such as gorgeous sunrises, fall foliage or stunning sunsets. For this reason, research was done to analyze 54 international cities to identify the top 10 with the most Instagrammable sunsets. Read on to learn the top five cities offering the best sunsets in the world. Top 5 destinations with the most...
As an early Christmas present, Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood has announced the return of Holidays Made Here. This will be available from December 18, 2024, through January 5, 2025 (closed on December 25). Scott Patterson, known for his role as Luke Danes in the popular series Gilmore Girls, announced on his podcast “I’m All In” that the Midwest Street backlot...
As the world continues to release digital nomad visas, Kenya has now joined the cause, while planning to boost its tourism numbers. This beautiful country offers fabulous safaris, idyllic beaches and lively nightlife, all of which are attractive to vacationers. As noted by Timeout, by offering an option for remote workers to spend time in the country, Kenya’s...
The hot days of summer are mostly over and the air has a fresh chill, while the trees turn all shades of orange, red and yellow. This is also the spooky season with Halloween on the way, making it the perfect time to experience some of the scariest destinations in the US, while enjoying the fall colors. Spooky destinations to visit in Halloween 2024 For those in the...
Traveling around Europe by train and plane is about to become easier thanks to a new partnership between Eurostar and SkyTeam, a global airline alliance. SAS, KLM and other European airlines are joining forces to make travel easier and also cut short-haul flights between destinations. Eurostar teams up with JetTeam for plane-to-train journeys Since the pandemic...
A new study has revealed the most dangerous tourist destinations in the world, ranked using key factors: earthquake frequency per year, the average population affected by floods, volcanic activity, and air quality index. The results give travelers an idea of which country should maybe be avoided. Study reveals most dangerous tourist destinations at risk of natural...
Hotel Belmar is a carbon-neutral eco-lodge, nestling in the Cloud Forest of Monteverde, Costa Rica. The hotel has recently been honored by Condé Nast Traveler’s 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards at No. 7 in the Caribbean and Central America. The luxury eco-lodge continues to be recognized for its dedication to its guests’ well-being and environmental sustainability. Condé...