The blossoming of the cherry trees in Japan has great symbolic meaning of how nature and life endures. Each year the Japanese celebrate the blossoming of the trees with flower-viewing parties, as well as visiting local parks and shrines. The blossoming trees mean that warm weather is on its way and also signifies the beginning of the working year. The cherry blossom front - the order in which the trees blos ...

The United States truly is a melting pot of ethnicities and cultures that have been trickling into this land for centuries. One of the great strengths of America is its cultural diversity, which it owes to Native American tribes and a long history of immigration. A single city can be home to dozens of pockets of unique cultures, that include specific cuisine, customs and holidays. When planning your next va ...

Before the addition of children entered your life, you and your significant other loved making those spontaneous trips come Friday afternoon right after the five o’clock whistle blew.   Just the two of you, making use of every weekend second.   After the blessings of children you still made it out but it seemed that everything required extra effort; change of clothes, extra food, cleaning up, sleeping and o ...

[caption id="attachment_8137" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Holger.Ellgaard[/caption] Vacationing in a foreign country can be quite an adventure, packed with new experiences and memories to last for decades. Sometimes even the transportation offers an adrenaline rush! Americans driving abroad for the first time may find the experience a bit more challenging than anticipated. Armed with a bit of informati ...

There are so many incredibly exotic and delightful places that you can take in from the side of an enormous and spectacularly well-equipped cruise ship these days that the choices can seem to be endless. But the classic destinations are the UK's favourite for good reason and they promise everything that fun-seekers could realistically be hoping for and plenty more besides. Arguably top of the list when we t ...

How hard it is to hold on to your purse strings and still make the most of the thrills that traveling offers? Very;if you are a seasoned traveler you would know how bank notes slip like sly thieves right before your eyes. This makes managing money, crucial to your travel plans. Here are a few tips that help you do just that: [caption id="attachment_7187" align="aligncenter" width="300"] photo credit: techie ...

While traditional camping entails the inclusion of maps, flashlights, compasses, first aid kits, and other outdoor knick-knacks stashed in the duffel bags most people are tempted to forego those items so they can travel light. These can make the baggage too bulky, and often hamper the campers' hiking trips. Needless to say, the hefty luggage that are needed in a traditional camping trip often comes with a d ...

If you love exploring offbeat destinations and indulging in experiences other than the usual touristy ones, India has a lot to offer to you. From the remote islands of Andaman and Nicobar to the magnificent valleys of the Himalayan region, different regions of India have different kinds of adventure experiences to offer to the curious traveler. If you are one curious soul too, here is a list of top 10 adven ...

It goes without saying that your honeymoon needs to be one to remember. After all, it’s not like you intend to ever have another one, is it? That’s not to say you can’t opt for a second honeymoon, but it is essential that you have an amazing time following the stress to the run up to your overwhelming big day. A bit of time to wind down will be much appreciated and so today it’s time to explore some of the ...

Ever thought of forgetting about all your worries and just rolling down a hill? Zorbing has gained popularity in the recent years—you basically get into a transparent plastic orb and roll down a gentle slope. But even the gentlest of activities can result in a rush of adrenaline through your body. That tingling feeling in your spine as your head, heart, and chest feel like it’s contracting. That increased h ...