Stellenbosch, located on the Western Cape, is famous for its wine lands. With tons of wineries to explore, Stellenbosch is an essential stop on your trip throughout South Africa. Although the idea of a wine weekend may sound expensive, a great weekend in Stellenbosch does not have to be. How to get [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Tours & Attractions’
February 22nd, 2011 - 10:00 am § in Destinations
A Hikers Heaven: Cape Town
By: Laura Malandra, LG South African Correspondent Hiking is an experience not to miss out on while in South Africa. The Cape [...][...]
February 21st, 2011 - 4:00 am § in Destinations, Israel travel blogs
Lost in Israel: Tel Aviv to Tiberias
By Brittany Gowan, LG Foreign Correspondent Stepping away from a cubicle job in NYC and taking a year off to write and travel, I have been fortunate enough to visit favorite destinations while also exploring new countries and cultures. My trips were scheduled to start back up in early spring but a l[...]
February 17th, 2011 - 4:00 am § in Destinations, Israel travel blogs
8 Tips to Know with Birthright Israel
It took Maggie Parker about 5 years to decide to register for a spot on a Birthright Israel trip. Here are eight suggestions for others who may consider applying for this educational experience. [...]
February 15th, 2011 - 10:00 am § in Destinations
Lost in Jordan: The Dead Sea
By Brittany Gowan, LG Foreign Correspondent The Dead Sea, located in the Jordan Rift Valley, is a hypersaline body of water that defies “sink or swim”. At 423 meters below sea level, the Dead Sea is the lowest dry land surface on Earth. As an avid swimmer and water enthusiast, I was eager to vis[...]
January 24th, 2011 - 4:00 am § in Destinations, Italy travel blogs
Italy Travel Guide—Tips for Traveling to Italy
By Jenny Avallon LG Guides Editor Country overview La dolce vita. Italians believe in “the good life,” and any vacation here is contingent upon getting swept up in the beauty of the country and its people. From the narrow alleyways of Venice to the cobblestone piazzas in Rome to the shor[...]
January 18th, 2011 - 10:00 am § in Destinations
Lost in Jordan: Petra, The “Lost City”
By Brittany Gowan, LG Foreign Correspondent Petra is Jordan’s most famous historical site. It is an ancient city carved from rock, a breathtaking natural and man-made wonder. As you walk through this fascinating ancient city, you can imagine the original inhabitants living amidst its architectural[...]
January 17th, 2011 - 6:34 am § in Destinations
Crossing Bolivia’s Salt Flats—Part 2
Its three days sans shower or heat, with possibly drunk drivers leading you across incredibly harsh and desolate desert terrain. And the seatbelts probably don’t work. Excited yet? [...]
January 10th, 2011 - 4:09 am § in Destinations
Crossing Bolivia’s Salt Flats
Its three days sans shower or heat, with possibly drunk drivers leading you across incredibly harsh and desolate desert terrain. And the seatbelts probably don’t work. Excited yet? [...]
January 4th, 2011 - 10:00 am § in Destinations
Lost in Jordan: Aqaba Offers a Great Coastal Getaway
By Brittany Gowan LG Foreign Correspondent Aqaba, a coastal town on the northeast tip of the Red Sea, is one of Jordan’s southern most points and the country’s only port city. Jagged mountains surround the low-lying water, which gradually fades from turquoise to a bold dark blue. Jordan, Israel,[...]