PLACES Explore Lake Geneva, WI: Ultimate Weekend Itinerary and Activities Posted on October 14, 2024October 17, 2024 Spend a weekend in Lake Geneva, WI, and explore its scenic lake paths, dine at lakeside restaurants, enjoy charming cafes, and visit historic spots like Yerkes Observatory and Black Point Estate. Perfect for nature lovers, foodies, and history buffs alike.
PLACES Tokyo’s Armed Forces Resort: The New Sanno Hotel and Resort Posted on October 13, 2024October 15, 2024 This is one time when the hype is well-deserved. I highly recommend the New Sanno Hotel & Resort. It is available to active duty and retired U.S. military personnel eligible to use other Armed Forces Recreation Centers, as well as DoD civilian employees duty stationing in Japan, contractors on DoD orders to execute contracts for the U.S. Armed Forces stationed in Japan.
PLACES Bodrum: A Day Trip to the Turkish Riviera Posted on October 12, 2024October 12, 2024 We walked in and out of little shops along the long footpath near the water until we reached the inner part of the town. Glad to be shaded from the sun by a large undulated tarp of living plants above our heads. We found a little cafe and decided to have a snack which was delicious. The boys got henna tattoos and I bought a few pieces of jewelry. I bought a pendant with the Turkish eye to ward off against the evil eye.
PLACES How to Book the Shinkansen Train: Fast and Easy Travel from Tokyo to Kyoto Posted on October 11, 2024October 12, 2024 We’d heard it over and over—any visit to Japan would be incomplete without seeing Kyoto. But with only a week, and Tokyo already packed with plans, squeezing in Kyoto felt like a challenge. Determined to make the most of our time, we booked tickets on the Shinkansen from Tokyo to…
LIFESTYLE Master Flower Photography: 10 Tips for Stunning Floral Shots Posted on October 10, 2024October 12, 2024 Flowers captivate us with their vibrant hues, delicate petals, and intricate patterns. Whether you’re using a DSLR or a smartphone, mastering techniques like lighting, composition, and depth of field will elevate your photography. Follow these tips to highlight their beauty and bring your floral shots to life.
NOMADIC TRAVEL Ethics in Travel: 8 Ethical Dilemmas and How to Navigate Them Posted on October 9, 2024October 9, 2024 The tourist takes but can also give and, awareness is definitely a step forward. Knowledge helps us as travel consumers help us decide where, how and even whether to travel. We, collectively, need to take better care of the planet.
CULINARY TRAVEL How Technology Transforms Food Photography and Culinary Travel Posted on October 8, 2024October 12, 2024 Food photography is evolving with technology, from smartphone cameras and AI editing apps to virtual cooking classes and 360-degree cameras. Capture stunning shots using natural light, experiment with angles, and enhance images with editing tools. Technology makes sharing culinary experiences more engaging, accessible, and visually appealing.
PLACES Why Travel Belongs in the Political Section Posted on October 8, 2024October 13, 2024 You can avoid politics while traveling, but it will inevitably catch up with you. Whether it’s dealing with visa restrictions, encountering foreign customs, or watching a single tweet shift entire travel markets, politics lurks in every trip. It shapes not just where we go, but how we experience a place. And yet, there’s something deeper I’ve discovered about how politics impacts travel… something that might surprise you. I’ll tell you more about it, but first, let me share this unexpected moment I encountered in the least likely place…