Travel Adventures
High Speed Ferry Service From Barcelona To Palma De Mallorca
It used to take seven hours to get from Barcelona Spain to Palma De Mallorca. Most people would jump aboard the night ferry and sleep until they arrived in the morning. But today travelers staying in Barcelona apartments can take a high speed catamaran that will get you to Palma De Mallorca in a little less than four hours, leaving you more time to enjoy your day or weekend trip to the … [Read More...]
In the Middle of the Sea on Lana’i
Guest Post: Ruth Elayne Kongaika Ghost sightings are not uncommon on Lana’i, the six largest island of Hawaii. Perhaps that is why the population in 2011 has declined to only 3,102. Or, it just may be the lack of fresh water on the island. In any case, Lana’i is definitely worth consideration. I’ll tell you why. Our excursion began in Lahaina, Maui, where we caught a ferry and … [Read More...]
Tonga’s Amazing Juggling Women
Guest Post: Ruth Elayne Kongaika When I was a young girl, we played hopscotch, jump rope and jacks. In Tonga, primary school girls learn to juggle (hiko). Many of them continue juggling for fun and later on for competitions. These jugglers develop great hand-eye coordination and keen concentration skills. The art of juggling is not taught to the young boys of Tonga, although there are some who do … [Read More...]
Religion and Superstition in Tonga
Guest Post: Ruth Elayne Kongaika Your visit to the Kingdom will be enriched by learning a little of the Tongan beliefs and history. After living in Tonga a short while, I observed that the beautiful people of the islands have strong spiritual inclinations as well as superstitious beliefs. Since the eighteenth century, Tonga has been a Christian nation. Worship is a central characteristic of most … [Read More...]
Off the Beaten Track in Rome – Cinecittà Movie Studios
Guest Post By: Margie Miklas If you have time in Rome and want to do something a little off the beaten track, why not visit Cinecittà Movie Studios? Sprawled over 99 acres, Cinecittà translated means “Cinema City” and is affectionately known as “Hollywood on the Tiber.” Cinecittà Movie Studios are the largest film studios in Europe and they do … [Read More...]
Ravello, Italy – Off the Beaten Path on the Amalfi Coast
Guest Post By: Margie Miklas Ravello, Italy is one of the smaller towns, less touristy towns on the Amalfi Coast perched high above the Gulf of Salerno and the towns of Amalfi and Maiori. On a driving tour along the Amalfi coast a wonderful English speaking guide named Stefano suggested going to Ravello and it was totally worthwhile. With a population of 2500 Ravello is suspended almost 1200 … [Read More...]
Pompeii, Italy– Day Trip on the Amalfi Coast
Guest Post By: Margie Miklas As a UNESCO Word Heritage site, Pompeii is one of Italy’s most popular tourist attractions, drawing two and a half million visitors a year. Pompeii is considered to be one of the world’s best archeological sites because it is so well preserved. Pompeii was originally damaged after an earthquake in A.D 62, and then after the devastating eruption of Mt … [Read More...]
I Nearly Died at a Tongan Funeral
Light years ago (it seems) I attended my first Tongan funeral. My husband had secured a teaching position at an educational institution on the main island in the Kingdom of Tonga. As a mixed couple (Tongan/American) I was trying very hard to fit in to this new culture. In Western culture, funerals are a solemn occasion where we try to control our emotions, and comfort the survivor with comments … [Read More...]
Beaches of Malaga,Spain
Malaga is a beach town on the Andalusia coast of Spain. It is the fifth largest city in Spain and is a popular tourist destination due to its prime location in the Mediterranean. Malaga has a comfortable subtropical climate, which is perfect for lounging and relaxing on the beach. There are several beaches to choose from in Malaga. Playa Palo is a popular beach that is located to a marina … [Read More...]
Take a Journey to the Top 5 best Indian Beaches this Summer
Forget Australia, Rio de Janeiro and even Ibiza or the beaches of Sunny California, you have plenty of options this time to choose from the bounty of coastal regions in India. The action is happening in India’s beaches and you sure wouldn’t want to miss all the fun. Take a look at the best 5 beaches we have found for you and be marveled at what they have to … [Read More...]
