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Post by domeplease on May 24, 2019 13:45:34 GMT -5
--05-15-19: www.msn.com/en-us/travel/tripideas/i-returned-to-baja-california-20-years-after-living-there-and-heres-how-i-fell-back-in-love/ar-AABf3oa?li=BBnbklE&ocid=U147DHP --05-16-19: www.cnbc.com/2019/05/15/vrbo-report-top-dream-destination-for-american-travelers.html --05-23-19: www.msn.com/en-us/travel/tripideas/the-most-underrated-beach-towns-in-america/ss-BBWdjQE?li=BBnb7Kz&ocid=U147DHP --05-18-19: us.cnn.com/travel/article/pride-around-the-world-2019/index.html --05-22-19: www.msn.com/en-us/travel/video/venice-will-fine-tourists-who-break-these-new-rules/vi-AABK1cf --05-23-19: www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/annual-dr-beach-list-names-oahus-kailua-best-in-america/ar-AABMqDl?li=BBnbklE --05-23-19: www.msn.com/en-us/travel/tripideas/the-best-small-beach-towns-in-the-united-states/ar-AABH0Xt --05-24-19: www.msn.com/en-us/travel/tripideas/a-beach-hopping-soba-fueled-road-trip-through-okinawa-japan/ar-AABNUXD?li=BBnbklE&ocid=U147DHP --05-24-19: www.msn.com/en-us/travel/article/heres-what-it-actually-costs-to-spend-4-days-at-disneyland/ar-AABCkHL?li=BBnb7Kz&ocid=U147DHP For decades, Disneyland has been called “The Happiest Place On Earth”, but, some might more aptly call it the most expensive place on Earth. No doubt, Disney vacations come with quite the price tag — and a wide range at that. You can go the uber "budget" route all the way up to an ultimate VIP experience. Luckily, Disney gives you enough options to choose what fits your family best! For us, we fall somewhere in the middle — a lot of budget choices sprinkled with some pixie dust of vacation mode fun. But really, what does it actually cost to vacation at Disneyland? With tickets around $100 for a day’s visit, $30 stuffed animals, and donuts that cost almost $7 … Disneyland vacations can hit the vacation line of your budget hard. How do you even prepare? If a Disney adventure is on your radar, now is the time to start saving! And to help you figure out what you might need to tuck away, I’m sharing all the nitty gritty of the expenses related to my most recent Disneyland adventure. Here are the details so you have some perspective on our trip: Two Disney girls (my daughter and I) flew from Seattle to John Wayne Airport for a girl’s getaway in the month of February which is generally considered a slow time of year. We opted to stay at a non-Disney hotel across the street from the park entrance and we visited the park for four days. Airfare: $412.80 We flew Alaska Airlines from SEA to SNA, the closest airport to Disneyland. We strategically packed only carry-ons to avoid the checked baggage fee. Accommodations and Park Tickets: $1004 For four nights we stayed at The Anaheim Hotel on Harbor Blvd. which was just a 7-minute walk from our hotel’s front door to the security line at Disneyland. I booked a hotel/park ticket package through Get Away Today - it was the best price I could find and they had great customer service! In regard to park tickets, we chose to save over $100 by choosing one park/day tickets instead of Park Hoppers. Something to consider if you don’t mind having designated days in Disneyland and designated days in California Adventure. Transportation: $50.98 + $13.94 I opted to use Super Shuttle for the ride from the airport to our hotel. $50.98 was our AAA rate plus gratuity. One evening we took a Lyft to get ice cream as a special treat -- I can’t visit Southern California without popping into Pinkberry! MaxPass: $90 We didn’t intend to use Disney’s MaxPass — which lets you reserve your FastPass times on your phone and have unlimited PhotoPass downnloads — every day, and the first day we didn’t. But then we gave it a try on day two and never went back! It saved so much time and was absolutely worth the $15/day per person cost. Pre-Trip Purchases: $240.26 We had about six months to plan, dream and buy for our Disney trip. I made lists of all the essentials for a few days of California livin’ and watched for sales on what we needed/wanted. It was my goal to buy little in the park and take advantage of more budget-friendly Disney branded items from Target, Hanna Andersson, The Disney Store and Amazon. I bought a new swimsuit. My daughter and I both chose a Disney sweatshirt and new tee. She got a pair of princess pajamas. We bought an autograph book and classic Mickey ear hats. We ordered trading pins from eBay. Etsy came through with some darling handmade bows and a Mary Poppins-themed dress. There were some snacks and toiletries purchased with our trip in mind, but I let those fall into our regular grocery budget instead of tallying it towards our vacation. Food: $386.46 Over the course of our Disney days we had three sit-down reservations and shared meals and snacks whenever we could. We love that strategy because you get to try more things! And there TONS of delicious things to try at Disneyland and California Adventure! Souvenirs: $97.14 This trip was not about souvenirs. In fact, we really avoided the shops. We hardly browsed the first three days and only chose only one thing each on our final day along with some small gifts for her younger siblings back at home. All in all, our trip came in right under $2300. $250 of that was covered by Disney gift cards I had from a promotion and birthday/Christmas gifts. The rest we diligently saved for before leaving. Now, your eyes might be wide-eyed at the idea of spending thousands on a few days of fun or perhaps you’re thinking $2300 for four Disney days is quite a steal. Either way, this Disney mom believes that nothing really beats the magic of Disney … as long as you can wisely manage the expense. |
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Post by domeplease on Jun 6, 2019 17:30:02 GMT -5
--06-04-19: www.msn.com/en-us/travel/article/nothing-prepares-you-for-visiting-omaha-beach/ar-AAChl8E?li=BBnbklE&ocid=U147DHP --06-03-19: www.msn.com/en-us/travel/article/vacation-nightmares-what-to-do-when-lodgings-go-wrong/ar-AACjPyZ?li=BBnbfcL&ocid=U147DHP --06-03-19: us.cnn.com/travel/article/amsterdam-overtourism/index.html --06-06-19: www.msn.com/en-us/travel/tips/7-surprisingly-illegal-things-to-avoid-in-europe/ar-AACreCm?li=BBnb7Kz --06-04-19: www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/texas-couple-dies-of-mysterious-illness-during-amazing-vacation-in-fiji-family-says/ar-AACliAB?li=BBnbfcL&ocid=U147DHP ***--06-04-19: www.msn.com/en-us/travel/tripideas/4-top-destinations-in-mexico-that-aren-t-beaches/ar-AACcEUt?li=BBnb2gh&ocid=U147DHP --06-04-19: www.msn.com/en-us/travel/tripideas/12-best-all-inclusive-resorts-in-the-caribbean/ss-AACmxC5?li=BBnbklE&ocid=U147DHP#image=13 --06-04-19: www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/china-warns-its-citizens-of-police-harassment-crime-in-us/ar-AACnaVJ?li=BBnba9O&ocid=U147DHP China on Tuesday issued a pair of travel alerts to its citizens going to the United States, warning them about police harassment and crime as tensions soar between the global powers. The world's two largest economies have been locked in a protracted trade war, and any major drop in Chinese tourism to the United States could cost billions to the US economy. While it did not threaten to curb tours to the United States, China has used tourism as a weapon during previous diplomatic rows with South Korea and Japan. Tuesday's warnings were also issued as China angrily hit back at US criticism of its human rights record on the 30th anniversary of the brutal crackdown on Tiananmen protests, adding to tensions. The foreign ministry said US law enforcement agencies have "repeatedly" used methods such as immigration and on-site interviews to "harass" Chinese citizens in the US. It urged Chinese nationals and Chinese-funded institutions in the US to be cautious and "increase awareness and strengthen preventive measures." "This is a response to the circumstances, China would not have done this if it was unnecessary," foreign ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said at a regular press briefing. "At the same time, I want to emphasise China holds an open attitude towards normal people-to-people exchanges and contacts between our two countries, but such exchanges and contact must be based on mutual respect," he said. A separate travel warning by the culture and tourism ministry warned: "Recently, shootings, robberies and thefts have occurred frequently in the United States." The statement urged Chinese tourists to "fully assess the risk" and "improve their awareness of safety and security". Three million Chinese visited the United States last year, down from 3.2 million in 2017, according to the US National Travel and Tourism Office. They represent the fifth biggest group of foreign visitors, spending $36.4 billion last year. This is the second US travel advisory issued by China over the past 12 months. READ MORE… --05-13-19: www.msn.com/en-us/travel/tripideas/how-to-stay-where-the-rich-and-famous-stay-without-the-big-bills/ss-AABIaf2?li=BBnb7Kz&ocid=U147DHP#image=1 |
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Post by domeplease on Jun 14, 2019 11:35:32 GMT -5
***SPECIAL TRAVEL POST: us.cnn.com/travel/article/ireland-arranmore-island-scli-intl/index.html (CNN) — With a population on the wane since the 19th century, the picturesque Irish island of Arranmore is down to its last 469 residents.
Determined to keep their community alive, islanders have taken an unusual step -- writing open letters to the people of the United States and Australia, asking them to consider moving to the island, three miles off the west coast of County Donegal.
Arranmore, known as Arainn Mhor in Gaelic, boasts towering clifftops, unspoiled beaches, a close-knit community -- and high-speed internet, which community leaders hope will entice remote workers. Earlier this year, the island also opened a shared digital workspace.
"We're the most connected island in the world," Adrian Begley, of Arranmore Island Community Council, told CNN. "So we wanted to send a letter to the rest of the world to say we're here, we're open for business."
The open letters detail the decline of the Arranmore population, explaining: "Traditional industries such as fishing and farming just aren't enough of a draw to keep young people here anymore. It's been a challenge for people to work here. Until now."
"We've a whole host of multi-talented people here, ready to collaborate," the letters read, citing a graphic designer, a mobile games developer, a photographer and an app developer. "Or if you're looking for a change of pace. Why not come here. Your commute, no matter where you are, will only ever be five minutes."
The island recently received high-speed internet, and hopes to attract remote workers.
While the weather isn't spectacular -- sunny spells and showers in June -- Arranmore's arresting scenery is likely to compensate.
"It's a beautiful-looking place to be," Begley told CNN. "And you're living in a nice community where everyone knows everyone, everyone's friendly."
According to Arranmore's website, the island also offers rock climbing, boating, sea safaris, and Irish language lessons for young people -- as well as the traditional Early's Bar, " legendary for [its] music and craic."
Australians, meanwhile, are invited to trade "brown snakes and Great Whites for acres of open (and safe!) space," adding, "Fed up of overpacked beaches? On Arranmore you'll have secluded beaches all to yourself."
Arranmore's pubs don't have "schooners" (Australian beer glasses), but they do offer "Guinness on tap that will blow them out of the water," the letter continues.
To tempt Americans, Arranmore boasts "the best diving in Ireland on your doorstep and seafood to rival the tastiest New England clam chowder."
"There are less people here than would fit in a couple of Amtrak carriages but enough musicians and good Irish whiskey to keep the party going well into the night," the letter says.
Moving to Arranmore, Begley said, would allow Australian or American expats "to enjoy life as well as have a good job."
"You get the best of both worlds," he said. "You're making time for living." |
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Post by domeplease on Jun 16, 2019 10:42:32 GMT -5
THE LATEST TRAVEL NEWS VIA DO ME:
***--06-10-19: www.nbcnews.com/better/lifestyle/what-blue-zone-island-sardinia-can-teach-us-about-living-ncna1011051
What the 'Blue Zone' island of Sardinia can teach us about living longer
What's the secret behind Sardinia's healthy population? A respect for elders and family tradition, functional exercise, a big daily lunch and a relaxed work life. READ MORE…
--06-15-19: www.msn.com/en-us/travel/tripideas/barbados-petra-roach-shares-island-s-secrets-to-tourism-success/ar-AACSmJS?ocid=U147DHP
--06-14-19: www.msn.com/en-us/travel/article/9-reasons-locals-hate-tourists-in-key-west/ss-AACCvEv?li=BBnbklE&ocid=U147DHP
--06-14-19: www.msn.com/en-us/travel/tripideas/the-weirdest-beaches-in-america/ss-AACrXAw?li=BBnbklE&ocid=U147DHP
***--06-14-19: www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/ny-woman-53-died-on-vacation-in-dominican-republic-son-demands-answers/ar-AACRAuI?li=BBnb7Kz&ocid=U147DHP
A New York woman, 53, is the latest American tourist to die in the Dominican Republic, long one of the top Caribbean destinations for U.S. travelers.
Leyla Cox of New Brighton went on vacation June 5 and was expected to return on June 12, as The Staten Island Advance reported.
Cox, who had traveled alone before, was found dead of a heart attack in her hotel room, according to the news outlet.
“We can confirm the death of U.S. citizen Leyla Cox in the Dominican Republic on June 11. Out of respect for family members and loved ones we cannot comment further,” a State Department official confirmed to Fox News.
So far, at least six American tourists have died under oddly similar circumstances -- four this year, two last year -- in the Dominican Republic, a rash of deaths of seemingly healthy people. READ MORE…
--06-07-19: www.msn.com/en-us/travel/tips/10-things-cruise-ships-arent-cleaning-as-they-should/ss-AACri5Z?li=BBnbklE#image=1
--06-07-19: www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/the-riskiest-vacation-hot-spots-in-the-caribbean-ranked/ss-AACv78u?li=BBnbklE#image=1
***--06-08-19: www.msn.com/en-us/money/retirement/they-ditched-america-to-retire-by-a-lake-in-chile-on-about-dollar3000-a-month-%e2%80%94-and-rarely-come-back/ar-AACk2J0?li=BBnb7Kz
The Dorchaks had never considered Chile as a retirement option — and, for that matter, weren’t considering retirement at age 50.
But a series of tragedies hit their family, including the decimation of their real-estate business by the Great Recession: “We had this realization that life is short,” says Jim, 56. “Our dream had always been to have a little farm and raise our kids there.”
So when some friends who had a vacation home in Chile invited them to stay there, the Dorchaks jumped at the chance.
And what they found, they fell in love with: a stable government, low crime, breathtaking scenery, the ability to live on little money, and “wonderful people who don’t care if your Spanish is miserable,” Jim says.
“They will talk to you, anyway.” (They also looked at Uruguay, but found the crime rate too high there, though Jim notes that the food is “delicious.”)
They decided to retire to Chile in 2013 when three of their children were still school-aged (the children attended the free Catholic school in the area, and just the youngest lives with them now), and, to do that, they paid off all their U.S. debts, as well as bought a 6-acre property and a car in Chile and invested money to provide ongoing income, using their savings and an inheritance from Jim’s father.
The cost of everyday life
The Dorchaks say that their monthly expenses typically range from about $2,000 to $3,000, though this can vary a lot. Some of their largest expenses are food, which costs them about $300 to $400 a month (they grow a lot of their own food and raise livestock on their land and can sometimes trade their produce and livestock with neighbors); supplies and hardware at about $300 a month; their phone and internet bill at about $100 a month (they save money on that by using WhatsApp and Skype, which is how we video chatted); and gas for their car, which costs them about $100 a month, as well as for their backup generator (though they try to use that sparingly). Other expenses include electricity, which ranges from about $50 to $150; propane for the cooking stove and hot water at about $75 a month; and firewood at about $75 a month.
They save a lot of money by using solar panels for power, traveling abroad infrequently (Lori hasn’t been back to the U.S. in six years, and Jim has only gone back once in that time; when “you’ve lived in paradise, you don’t want to go anywhere else,” Jim adds with a laugh).
And they live frugally. “When we moved here we just tried to simplify life, our needs are not a lot,” says Jim. “We’re off-the-grid homesteaders.” READ MORE…
--06-13-19: www.msn.com/en-us/travel/tips/how-much-you-should-tip-hotel-housekeeping-staff/ar-AACPgNE?li=BBnbklE
When I travel, I tip AT LEAST $10.00 a day; regardless of the Country I am in…
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--06-13-19: www.msn.com/en-us/travel/tripideas/the-25-most-beautiful-small-towns-in-europe/ss-AACMwMG?li=BBnbfcL
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--06-11-19: www.msn.com/en-us/travel/tripideas/the-16-best-luxury-travel-destinations-of-2019/ar-AACqWV1?li=BBnbfcL&ocid=U147DHP
--06-11-19: www.msn.com/en-us/travel/tripideas/the-best-thing-to-do-in-every-state-this-summer/ss-AAy2bCj?li=BBnb7Kz
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Post by domeplease on Jun 21, 2019 11:16:45 GMT -5
NO ONE HAS MADE ANY COMMENTS RECENTLY ON THIS THREAD; not even Tequila...
--06-19-19 NO SHIT!!!: www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/brother-of-new-jersey-man-who-was-found-dead-in-dominican-republic-hotel-room-something-is-off-there/ar-AAD7mB5?li=BBnb7Kz
Brother of New Jersey man who was found dead in Dominican Republic hotel room: 'Something is off there'. READ MORE…
--06-20-19: www.msn.com/en-us/travel/tripideas/you-can-now-hail-an-uber-to-the-great-barrier-reef/ar-AAD7ktV
--06-19-19: www.msn.com/en-us/travel/other/this-is-the-number-one-reason-people-fight-with-their-spouses-on-vacation/ar-AAD49bL?li=BBnbklE&ocid=U147DHP Besides Hating Each Other; the answer is…
--06-18-19 IF YOU LIKE EATING & TRAVELING: us.cnn.com/2019/06/17/us/reynolds-wrap-ribs-job-trnd/index.html
(CNN) — Summer barbecue just got a whole lot tastier.
Reynolds Wrap is looking for someone to travel across the United States in search of the tastiest ribs. If the savory barbecue wasn't enough, they're also handing out a $10,000 check to go along with it.
"If you don't mind being paid to taste some of the most delicious BBQ ribs across the country, posting envy-inducing pictures of your food and falling asleep every night dreaming about your next rack of ribs, then you could have what it takes to be the next Reynolds Wrap® Chief Grilling Officer," the company states in a news release.
The person chosen will travel across the country for the first two weeks of August in search of the best barbecue in America. Along the way, the CGO will be in charge of posting photos, grilling techniques and other multimedia on the company's website and social media channels. READ MORE…
--06-21-19: us.cnn.com/travel/article/lost-city-ciudad-perdida-colombia/index.html
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--06-18-19: www.msn.com/en-us/travel/article/norway-island-of-sommaroy-wants-to-be-worlds-first-time-free-zone/ar-AAD0Njr?li=BBnb7Kz
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--06-16-19: www.msn.com/en-us/travel/tripideas/these-43-airbnb-houseboats-are-like-living-in-a-floating-tiny-house/ss-BBVSIzS?li=BBnbklE
--06-16-19: www.msn.com/en-us/money/retirement/the-50-cheapest-countries-to-retire-to/ss-AACLzfh?li=BBnb7Kz
--06-17-19: www.msn.com/en-us/travel/article/cancun-remains-american-travelers-first-choice-for-fourth-year-running/ar-AACXZCK?li=BBnbfcL
According to Airlines Reporting Corporation’s (ARC) annual top-ten summer travel analysis, Cancún, Mexico, continues to be the top destination for summer travelers flying from the U.S.
This marks the fourth consecutive year that the Mexican city has claimed the number one spot. The popular destination retains its title despite over a 3 percent drop in passenger volume, as compared to the same period in 2018.
Las Vegas, Nevada led the pack in terms of a rise in passenger volume, seeing an 8 percent increase year over year—the highest among the top ten.
Los Angeles saw the second highest increase in passengers, with a boost of 1.5 percent. Passenger volume to Seattle, Washington, however, dropped the most drastically, falling by nearly 6.5 percent.
READ MORE…
***--06-21-19: us.cnn.com/2019/04/05/health/japan-okinawa-food-diet-hara-hachi-bu-chasing-life-gupta/index.html
--06-21-19: us.cnn.com/travel/article/rishikesh-india-yoga-capital-and-much-more/index.html
Rishikesh (CNN) — For better or worse, the holy city of Rishikesh, which rests on the foothills of the Himalayas in northern India, will always be associated with the Beatles and their sojourn to study transcendental meditation in 1968.
Rishikesh is also the self-styled "yoga capital of the world," considered to be the birthplace of this widely popular practice that's said to benefit both mind and body.
But there's lots more to do there than simply run through vinyasas mouthing "Om Shanti."
In addition to being a melting pot of worldly intellectuals, the Hindu pilgrimage site that rests peacefully on both sides of the sacred Ganges river has recently become a hub for outdoor activities.
In honor of the International Day of Yoga on June 21, here's a basic Rishikesh to-do list which can be explored over several weeks or in just a few days.
Experience ashram life
Rishikesh boasts one of the world's largest clusters of ashrams, loosely defined as spiritual retreats. The process of bunking on site begins with a 5 a.m. call to mediation followed by a sunrise yoga class, and ends with more yoga, chanting, lectures and group meals.
The more authentic ashrams, like the picturesque Parmarth Niketan -- host to the annual International Yoga Festival -- offer basic shared rooms without internet for as little as $12.
Heating and hot water can be inconsistent, however, which is worth bearing in mind between November and February.
Ashrams tend to be either yoga-centric, like the massive Sivananda ashram, or geared more to mediation like Osho Gangadham and Ved Niketan Dham. The more upscale Yog Niketan provides luxurious river views and a spa at a premium.
Most ashrams allow drop-ins, something ideal for those who value satellite TV, Wi-Fi and room service from the comfort of nearby accommodation, like Hotel Yog Vashishth.
Take part in a Ganges aarti ceremony
The Hindu religious rituals known as aartis are performed on river banks every night at sunset, and involve music and fire as offerings to the Ganges, known as the "mother" in Hindu culture.
Motez Bishara
It is not uncommon to see bonfires blazing in the distance, signaling a body being cremated with ashes soon to be scattered into the river -- a Hindu ritual that promises to free the soul from the constant cycle of rebirth.
Dipping your feet in the Ganges while setting a flower bed afloat is part of the tradition -- as is full bathing, for those who want a more authentic experience. The river runs rapidly, however, and the banks can be slippery with moss, so do exercise caution.
A day trip to the charming neighboring city Haridwar is worthwhile to contrast its aarti, which is less catered to western visitors. Be wary of false holy men looking to fleece you for a "donation," however.
Attend a kirtan session
Rishikesh is home to a number of small temples which act as makeshift venues for musicians performing kirtan (lengthy call and response prayer chants) accompanied by harmoniums, tablas, flutes, symbols and whatever other instruments happen to be lying around.
These sessions can carry on at all hours and participation is usually welcomed (though it is best to ask first with a silent nod).
Visit the Beatles Ashram
Technically it's the former ashram of the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, who famously taught transcendental meditation to celebrities that included Mia Farrow, Mike Love of the Beach Boys and Mick Jagger. But it was the Beatles who put the Maharishi and Rishikesh on the map when they visited his sprawling 14-acre ashram in 1968.
Despite distancing themselves from the Maharishi after their trip, Rishikesh was a creative boon to John Lennon and Paul McCartney. The pair wrote over 30 songs at the ashram, including most of The White Album, while the visit would have a lasting impact on George Harrison both musically and spiritually.
The compound was left discarded after the Maharishi moved to Europe in 1970s. Although the Indian government has done little to restore it, it was opened to the public in 2015. Foreigners like to gripe that they are charged nearly $9 for entry, while Indians pay $2.
Inside, you can walk into the domed mediation caves that inspired "Dear Prudence," written about Mia Farrow's sister who wouldn't "come out to play," hike up a trail with a view of the Ganges, and visit the great meditation hall festooned with colorful graffiti.
Enjoy the outdoors
Only a 90-minute drive away, Rajaji National Park is home to more than 500 elephants, along with scattered panthers, leopards, deer and even anteaters, and offers on-site accommodation for those who want to take in more than a day's worth.
The park is also home to one of India's 48 tiger reserves, though you're more likely to spot a shooting star in the night's sky then a roaming Bengal Tiger.
Rishikesh is surrounded by hiking trails, some challenging and others that weave into short hikes to temples which provide stunning views into town. Guided treks that range between four and 16 days to the Himalayas can be booked by the Red Chilli adventure company.
Rafting has become increasingly popular and can be booked for half or full-day excursions down the Ganges, taking in up to 36 kilometers of glorious scenery along the way.
For even more adventure try bungee-jumping from a purpose-built cantilever dangling from a cliff off the Ganges.
Cross one of two giant footbridges
A more pedestrian form of outdoor activity -- but one that can be just as treacherous -- involves crossing Rishikesh's two narrow suspension footbridges.
Motez Bishara
Built in 1929, Lakshman Jhula rises 59 feet above water level, stretches 450 long, and is just six feet wide.
Though it is mainly used for foot traffic, pedestrians crossing the bridge -- which shakes noticeably -- must maneuver around honking motorcycles and bicyclists, as well the odd cow or family of monkeys swinging from the cables.
Though its sister bridge Ram Jhula was built in 1986 and spans 750 feet, it offers no less of an adventure.
Visit Rishikesh Town
Many pilgrims to Rishikesh bypass this microcosm of India, unaware that a bustling street market exists just minutes from their quiet confines.
Rishikesh town is a maddening cluster of restaurants, sweet shops, vegetable and fruit stands, mechanics and bric-a-brac shops hugging either side of busy Haridwar Road.
Sampling the specialty sweets as well as the fresh peanut brittle is highly recommended.
Socialize at the cafes
As a holy city, Rishikesh strictly forbids alcohol and non-vegetarian food, so dining out is a pretty sober affair. Though restaurants are plentiful -- with some making feeble attempts at serving international cuisine -- it's the coffee shops that get buzzy.
The Pumpernickel German Bakery near Lakshman Jhula, for instance, doesn't offer pumpernickel bread, but does serve terrific coffee alongside tasty desserts and food items.
Many travelers tend to hang around these cafes for a lot longer than a meal, since Wi-Fi is free and relatively stable. This can be a fun way to exchange stories with other travelers, link to their Instagram accounts (a virtual must-have for travelers in photogenic India), and keep track of their journeys.
Embrace the animals
As in most parts of India, many different animals coexist with humans around town, including sheep, cows, pigs and dogs. Monkeys are notorious for grabbing food off people as they walk by, or raiding hotel rooms if they spot open windows -- even while attended.
Though it's best to avoid the monkeys, feeding the peaceful dogs any leftovers is a cause worthy of stirring up some good karma.
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Post by inger on Jun 27, 2019 13:24:03 GMT -5
What a promotion by Reynolds Wrap. Two WHOLE weeks to “travel the entire country” and sample ribs. Better see if Santa Claus is looking for a summer gig...If it’s me, I’m not quite going to get to the whole country...
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Post by domeplease on Jul 2, 2019 11:25:18 GMT -5
What a promotion by Reynolds Wrap. Two WHOLE weeks to “travel the entire country” and sample ribs. Better see if Santa Claus is looking for a summer gig...If it’s me, I’m not quite going to get to the whole country... THANKS INGER FOR POSTING...
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Albert Sutton paid just over $1 million for something that many rich people dream of — a private island. Then he bought a second island, 400 yards away, for $450,000.
The purchases put Dr. Sutton, a pathologist turned real estate investor, in the universe of better-known island owners like the British entrepreneur Richard Branson and the actors Leonardo DiCaprio, Mel Gibson, Eddie Murphy and Johnny Depp.
But Dr. Sutton’s islands are not in the Caribbean or the Pacific, as theirs are. His islands are a five-minute boat ride across Long Island Sound from New Rochelle, N.Y., less than an hour north of Manhattan.
The poet John Donne wrote that no man is an island — “every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main.’’ But when the continent is a mile away, it is not easy being the man who owns the island.
“I thought I would have great thoughts out here,” he said, standing on his doorstep on Columbia Island, the smaller of the two.
Many of the thoughts he has had in 14 years as an island owner were about money. He said he had spent $8 million on renovations, including solar panels for electricity and a desalination unit for drinking water.
He even imported thick metal “hurricane doors” from Norway. “They’re blast proof, waterproof, fireproof, everything-proof,” he said.
Dr. Sutton’s Columbia Island is one of dozens just off the coasts around the New York City region. Most are smaller than, say, the 413-acre city-owned Rikers Island, with its complex of jails and troubled history of violence and mismanagement.
New York City also owns North Brother Island, 20 acres that were once home to the disease-spreading cook better known as Typhoid Mary.
These spits of land have an unusual symphony of names — Potato Island, Pea Island, Rat Island, Davids Island, Tavern Island (“comes complete with a mansion so beautiful even Marilyn Monroe attended parties there,” Elle Décor noted).
In the 1990s, Donald J. Trump tried to buy Davids Island, which is across from Mr. Sutton’s Columbia Island, but ended up abandoning plans to build condominiums or townhouses there (and losing a $500,000 deposit).
More recently, there were rumors that Mr. Trump’s daughter Ivanka was interested in Rat Island, two and a half acres off City Island in the Bronx, according to Roland Veit, a coffee trader who became one of its two owners.
He said she did not appear at the auction at which the other owner, Alex Schibli, snapped it up for $176,000. READ MORE…
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--06-24-19: us.cnn.com/2019/06/24/health/dominican-republic-sickness-deaths-invs/index.html
(CNN) — Their island getaways went bad in ways that sound similar: crippling stomach cramps, explosive diarrhea and malaise that lasted after they returned home.
But in some ways, they consider themselves lucky. They survived their trips to the Dominican Republic.
As reports of American tourists dying in the country continue to grab headlines, some travelers who fell violently ill tell CNN they wonder whether they may have escaped a worse fate.
More than a dozen reached out to Kaylynn Knull and Tom Schwander, a Colorado couple who were the focus of a CNN story this month, to share their accounts of being sickened.
CNN interviewed most of them. Their experiences ranged from what they felt was most likely food poisoning or a virus to what seemed to be dire reactions to chemical contaminants.
Like the Colorado couple, several travelers said they smelled a strange, intense chemical odor in their hotel rooms before getting sick. Knull and Schwander said they were nauseous, drooling uncontrollably, sweating, teary-eyed and experiencing stomach cramps.
Their sickness continued for days after they returned home. Their US doctors suspected possible poisoning by a compound found in insecticide, and the couple are now suing the owners of the resort.
Of course, travelers get sick all the time, and it's still not clear whether the deaths or sicknesses are connected. The FBI is assisting with toxicology testing in at least three of the recent American deaths.
The bureau is analyzing samples from at least one deceased couple's minibar, according to a Dominican Republic Ministry of Health spokesman.
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A lot of people have fantasized about running away to an idyllic island, but very few actually get the opportunity. Until now, that is.
According to the Los Angeles Times, the Greek island of Antikythera is looking for new residents to come live on its beautiful and historic shores.
Much like the various towns in Italy, Sicily, and Sardinia that have launched special programs to entice new residents to come to live there, Antikythera has suffered from underpopulation for the last several years.
This is why the local diocese of the Greek Orthodox Church is currently sponsoring some families to move to the island, according to Lonely Planet, and they’re still looking for more potential residents.
Although precedence is given to Greek citizens, anyone chosen to be part of the program will be given some land, a house, and a monthly stipend of €500 (about $565 USD) for the first three years they live there.
Despite its natural beauty, including crystal clear waters and quaint harbor towns, Antikythera’s population is officially listed at 20, according to the Los Angeles Times.
According to the Los Angeles Times, Antikythera is much like the rest of Greece, which is in need of young families to keep the population and economy healthy. Local businesses supported by local people are the best way to keep Antikythera alive as well since it’s not a popular place for tourists to travel.
The island is very hard to get to, though there is a ferry to the harbor town of Potamos, which runs between Antikythera and Crete, according to Lonely Planet.
The weather, however, can greatly affect how often the ferry runs.
But besides the lack of tourism (which could be a huge plus, depending on who you talk to), the island is quite self-sustaining, according to the Los Angeles Times.
It has its own power station and its own source of water, and it’s a hotspot for geologists and climate scientists.
Plus, its historical significance is immeasurable.
Not only is Antikythera the site of the discovery of the world’s oldest analog computer (a mechanical gear used to predict astronomical positions called, the Antikythera Mechanism), it’s also the site where skeletons from an ancient shipwreck were found. READ MORE…
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Post by domeplease on Jul 29, 2019 10:38:07 GMT -5
***--07-19-19: www.msn.com/en-us/travel/tripideas/why-you-should-travel-to-beautiful-baja-soon/ar-AAEv4PP?li=BBnbklE ***--07-27-19: www.msn.com/en-us/travel/tripideas/baja-california-sur-the-ultimate-road-trip/ar-AAEQUEx?li=BBnbklE --07-28-19: www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/home-and-garden/this-couple-lives-with-their-dogs-in-a-converted-military-truck-and-its-tiny-home-goals/ss-AAEOwuj?li=BBnbcA0#image=29 --07-27-19: www.msn.com/en-us/money/retirement/here-are-the-countries-with-the-most-us-retirees-collecting-social-security/ar-AAEUaER?li=BBnb7Kz O, Canada. Though many retirees dream of warm beaches in far-flung locales, the reality is often much colder. It’s humble Canada that takes the No. 1 spot on the list of the foreign countries where the most retired workers are collecting Social Security checks. That’s followed by Japan, Mexico, Germany and the U.K., according to government data. To be sure, this is far from a perfect estimate of how many people are retired abroad in each country: Some Americans may be retired abroad and not collecting Social Security; others may have their Social Security checks deposited in the U.S. but live abroad; others may live abroad just part time. Still, it’s interesting to note the trends here. Labor economist Teresa Ghilarducci, an expert in retirement security and a professor of economics at The New School for Social Research says that people often retire where they have family ties, so the dominance of Canada and Mexico, for example, on the list make sense, as many Americans have family in both countries. (It also helps that both countries are close by, which makes returning to the states easier.) Family ties may also help explain countries like Poland and Italy on the list, she adds. READ MORE… ***--07-23-19: www.msn.com/en-us/money/retirement/these-retirees-ditched-their-pricey-life-in-santa-cruz-calif-%e2%80%94-and-now-live-on-a-lake-in-mexico-on-dollar1750-a-month/ar-AAEGGCS?li=BBnb7Kz By their mid-30s, Billy and Akaisha Kaderli, now 66, seemed to have it all. Billy was a successful stockbroker, and Akaisha ran a popular restaurant. They went out to eat and drank nice wine; hosted parties; and lived in a posh home in Santa Cruz, Calif., with a hot tub, garden and huge redwood deck that Akaisha calls “her dream home.” But they barely got to see one another as both had long, but different, hours, with Billy getting into work early and Akaisha working nights. “We were burned out,” Akaisha explains. Billy adds: “I started to wonder how much longer I could continue on that treadmill.” And that’s when Billy had an idea: As a stockbroker, he’d seen his clients traveling and retiring and had a sense of how much money this took. He started thinking that maybe he and Akaisha could do it, too — if they sold their home, the restaurant and their cars, scaled back their lifestyle and moved somewhere inexpensive. “I started penciling in the numbers,” says Billy, who is a proponent of the 4% rule. “The big question was, how much is enough to live on?” For the next two years the couple meticulously tracked their spending and the crunched numbers on inexpensive places to live. In 1991 — after selling their major assets and investing that money — they retired at the age of 38, and have lived abroad on about $30,000 a year since that time, they say. (They now receive Social Security, but before that they lived off the proceeds of their investments.) Here’s what it’s like, for the Kaderlis, to live abroad, what it costs, the challenges faced, and more. Their philosophy for keeping living costs low: ‘Geographical arbitrage’ The Kaderlis have lived in Thailand, Guatemala, Vietnam and Ecuador, among other spots. They pick where they live based on a lot of things, like great weather, where they can learn a new skill (Thai massage, anyone?) and where there are interesting volunteer opportunities, but cost is the biggest factor. “I call it geographical arbitrage,” says Billy. “We pick places where money goes far and quality of life is high.” For the past couple of years, the couple has been living in the Lake Chapala area of Mexico (this is their second stint living here). It’s a spot popular with expats thanks to average temperatures between 75 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit (National Geographic ranked the climate the second best in the world), proximity to a gorgeous waterfront (the lake is the largest freshwater lake in Mexico) and a friendly, laid-back vibe. It’s also a little over a half hour from Guadalajara, Mexico’s second largest city, which has an international airport. 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Post by pippsheadache on Jan 22, 2020 11:42:46 GMT -5
I thought I might bump this dormant thread up because it was getting more deeply buried and because I love hearing about people's travel adventures.
It's probably being self-indulgent and falling into the TMI category, but I wanted to let you guys know that on January 9 I finally retired (for now) and on January 10 my wife and I were on a plane to Nice in the south of France. We are spending a month here, then moving on to Florence for a few weeks before visiting friends in Paris for a few days and then back home just in time for Grapefruit League action.
We've never had this much time at our disposal for travel and at my age you have to start making decisions about doing whatever it is you want to do before you wind up spending most of your time interacting with medical professionals.
Anyway, there is a Yankee angle in here. I have seen easily hundreds of French wearing Yankee caps. In fact it is the only MLB cap I have seen in the week and a half we have been here except for one Phillies cap. I am guessing that was a disgruntled Girardi/Didi fan. The Yankees clearly do a lot of marketing internationally, because I see the same thing throughout Europe and Latin America and Asia.
It's being completely unoriginal to note that this is truly one of the most beautiful parts of the planet. You can hardly walk a block without seeing a historical plaque letting you know what famous person lived there. The Mediterranean scenery is breathtaking.
We've rented an apartment in Nice --our first airbnb experience and it has worked perfectly-- and from here it is easy to make day trips throughout the region, from Monaco and San Remo in the east to Antibes and San Tropez all the way to Marseilles in the west and up into the mountains to St Paul de Vence and on to Aix-en-Provence in the north.
It's off-season here, which means none of the insane crowds of summer, but still very pleasant with high temps normally around 60 Fahrenheit and lows at night maybe mid to upper 40s.
I know just enough French to make an ass of myself, but they always appreciate the effort. We have visited France many times and I have always found them to be cheerful and helpful people. The thing that ticks them off is acting like you expect them to speak English. You meet them halfway and they bend over backwards to help you.
So if my posts come in at odd hours, sometimes when only Kaybli and Inger are awake, it's because we're six hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time. One downside is not being able to watch NFL playoff games. But it's a tradeoff I'm happy to live with.
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Post by greatfatness on Jan 22, 2020 11:58:02 GMT -5
I thought I might bump this dormant thread up because it was getting more deeply buried and because I love hearing about people's travel adventures. It's probably being self-indulgent and falling into the TMI category, but I wanted to let you guys know that on January 9 I finally retired (for now) and on January 10 my wife and I were on a plane to Nice in the south of France. We are spending a month here, then moving on to Florence for a few weeks before visiting friends in Paris for a few days and then back home just in time for Grapefruit League action. We've never had this much time at our disposal for travel and at my age you have to start making decisions about doing whatever it is you want to do before you wind up spending most of your time interacting with medical professionals. Anyway, there is a Yankee angle in here. I have seen easily hundreds of French wearing Yankee caps. In fact it is the only MLB cap I have seen in the week and a half we have been here except for one Phillies cap. I am guessing that was a disgruntled Girardi/Didi fan. The Yankees clearly do a lot of marketing internationally, because I see the same thing throughout Europe and Latin America and Asia. It's being completely unoriginal to note that this is truly one of the most beautiful parts of the planet. You can hardly walk a block without seeing a historical plaque letting you know what famous person lived there. The Mediterranean scenery is breathtaking. We've rented an apartment in Nice --our first airbnb experience and it has worked perfectly-- and from here it is easy to make day trips throughout the region, from Monaco and San Remo in the east to Antibes and San Tropez all the way to Marseilles in the west and up into the mountains to St Paul de Vence and on to Aix-en-Provence in the north. It's off-season here, which means none of the insane crowds of summer, but still very pleasant with high temps normally around 60 Fahrenheit and lows at night maybe mid to upper 40s. I know just enough French to make an ass of myself, but they always appreciate the effort. We have visited France many times and I have always found them to be cheerful and helpful people. The thing that ticks them off is acting like you expect them to speak English. You meet them halfway and they bend over backwards to help you. So if my posts come in at odd hours, sometimes when only Kaybli and Inger are awake, it's because we're six hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time. One downside is not being able to watch NFL playoff games. But it's a tradeoff I'm happy to live with. Congrats on your retirement! |
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Post by sierchio on Jan 22, 2020 12:13:50 GMT -5
Congrats man!!! You definitely deserve it!!!!! ENJOY it!!!
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Post by kaybli on Jan 22, 2020 13:35:18 GMT -5
I thought I might bump this dormant thread up because it was getting more deeply buried and because I love hearing about people's travel adventures. It's probably being self-indulgent and falling into the TMI category, but I wanted to let you guys know that on January 9 I finally retired (for now) and on January 10 my wife and I were on a plane to Nice in the south of France. We are spending a month here, then moving on to Florence for a few weeks before visiting friends in Paris for a few days and then back home just in time for Grapefruit League action. We've never had this much time at our disposal for travel and at my age you have to start making decisions about doing whatever it is you want to do before you wind up spending most of your time interacting with medical professionals. Anyway, there is a Yankee angle in here. I have seen easily hundreds of French wearing Yankee caps. In fact it is the only MLB cap I have seen in the week and a half we have been here except for one Phillies cap. I am guessing that was a disgruntled Girardi/Didi fan. The Yankees clearly do a lot of marketing internationally, because I see the same thing throughout Europe and Latin America and Asia. It's being completely unoriginal to note that this is truly one of the most beautiful parts of the planet. You can hardly walk a block without seeing a historical plaque letting you know what famous person lived there. The Mediterranean scenery is breathtaking. We've rented an apartment in Nice --our first airbnb experience and it has worked perfectly-- and from here it is easy to make day trips throughout the region, from Monaco and San Remo in the east to Antibes and San Tropez all the way to Marseilles in the west and up into the mountains to St Paul de Vence and on to Aix-en-Provence in the north. It's off-season here, which means none of the insane crowds of summer, but still very pleasant with high temps normally around 60 Fahrenheit and lows at night maybe mid to upper 40s. I know just enough French to make an ass of myself, but they always appreciate the effort. We have visited France many times and I have always found them to be cheerful and helpful people. The thing that ticks them off is acting like you expect them to speak English. You meet them halfway and they bend over backwards to help you. So if my posts come in at odd hours, sometimes when only Kaybli and Inger are awake, it's because we're six hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time. One downside is not being able to watch NFL playoff games. But it's a tradeoff I'm happy to live with. Congratulations on your retirement, pipps! I'm glad you are having a good time in France! Just remember to avoid the rose wine until at least noon!  |
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Post by chiyankee on Jan 22, 2020 13:58:54 GMT -5
Congrats on your retirement Pipps1 I hope you keep checking in with us.
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Post by inger on Jan 22, 2020 14:03:11 GMT -5
I thought I might bump this dormant thread up because it was getting more deeply buried and because I love hearing about people's travel adventures. It's probably being self-indulgent and falling into the TMI category, but I wanted to let you guys know that on January 9 I finally retired (for now) and on January 10 my wife and I were on a plane to Nice in the south of France. We are spending a month here, then moving on to Florence for a few weeks before visiting friends in Paris for a few days and then back home just in time for Grapefruit League action. We've never had this much time at our disposal for travel and at my age you have to start making decisions about doing whatever it is you want to do before you wind up spending most of your time interacting with medical professionals. Anyway, there is a Yankee angle in here. I have seen easily hundreds of French wearing Yankee caps. In fact it is the only MLB cap I have seen in the week and a half we have been here except for one Phillies cap. I am guessing that was a disgruntled Girardi/Didi fan. The Yankees clearly do a lot of marketing internationally, because I see the same thing throughout Europe and Latin America and Asia. It's being completely unoriginal to note that this is truly one of the most beautiful parts of the planet. You can hardly walk a block without seeing a historical plaque letting you know what famous person lived there. The Mediterranean scenery is breathtaking. We've rented an apartment in Nice --our first airbnb experience and it has worked perfectly-- and from here it is easy to make day trips throughout the region, from Monaco and San Remo in the east to Antibes and San Tropez all the way to Marseilles in the west and up into the mountains to St Paul de Vence and on to Aix-en-Provence in the north. It's off-season here, which means none of the insane crowds of summer, but still very pleasant with high temps normally around 60 Fahrenheit and lows at night maybe mid to upper 40s. I know just enough French to make an ass of myself, but they always appreciate the effort. We have visited France many times and I have always found them to be cheerful and helpful people. The thing that ticks them off is acting like you expect them to speak English. You meet them halfway and they bend over backwards to help you. So if my posts come in at odd hours, sometimes when only Kaybli and Inger are awake, it's because we're six hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time. One downside is not being able to watch NFL playoff games. But it's a tradeoff I'm happy to live with. Hot diggity dogs! Pipps is retired! Retirement does come with SOME responsibility around here, my friend. More POSTING! I hope you and the Mrs. thoroughly enjoy your additional time together!... |
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Post by pippsheadache on Jan 22, 2020 14:59:13 GMT -5
Thanks guys for your kind wishes. It's very touching. It seems surreal after nearly half a century in the workforce. I will probably wind up doing something part-time eventually. I still feel like I am trying to figure out what I should do once I'm grown up! Just like being 16, trying to make gas money.
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