From the Muay Thai rings of Bangkok, to the Sumo wrestling matches of Osaka, Japan, the tradition of fighting for sport and public entertainment exists across many cultures around the globe. Travelers visiting these countries will often adopt a ‘when in Rome’ mentality, eagerly paying their admission tickets to cheer on local contenders. But, as [...]
It’s been called one of the world’s most scenic drives. The Hana Highway along Maui’s eastern coast is 52 miles of narrow roads that carve through lush rain forests along rocky coastlines. Stretching from Kahului to the sleepy coastal town of Hana, this curvaceous highway coils around the island, across hundreds of curves and one-lane bridges. [...]
Picture 6,000 people dancing like lunatics, high-fiving each other, shouting “YES!” and “I OWN YOU” at the top of their lungs. Add personal breakthroughs, hilarious storytelling, group massages, moaning, nose picking, a Jumbotron, coarse language, and a fire-walk across hot coals—there you have the Tony Robbins experience. It’s a unique blend of convention meets summer camp, [...]
With jaguars, anacondas, black caiman and piranha, the jungle is home to a long list of creatures eager to eat, squeeze, bite or nibble on you if given the chance. With so many predator-free high-end luxury resorts around the world, it’s a wonder why people would choose to spend their vacation time in the thick [...]
With ancient Roman, Christian and pagan roots, Valentine’s Day is now less about history and more about Hallmark. It’s a retail cash cow, drawing billions of dollars annually in chocolates, roses and sexy gifts. Many people share in the sentiments of Jay Leno, when he said: “Today is Valentine’s Day. Or, as men like to call [...]
(Before his Presidency, Obama was an original member of Color Me Badd. Fact. photo credit: Surian Soosay) Beyond sugarcane and pineapples, Hawaii boasts another well-known export: Barack Obama. “You can’t really understand Barack until you understand Hawaii,” said his wife, Michelle. If you’re looking to get more insight into the President, here are a few [...]
Trader Joe’s “Two Buck Chuck” Charles Shaw not doing it anymore for your refined palate? If dry rieslings and aromatic gewürztraminers rev your engine, you’ll love the Alsace Wine Route. It’s a journey in northeastern France that takes visitors on a 105-mile drive, from the rolling vineyards of Thann to the ancient town of Marlenheim. [...]
Looking for something cool to cross off the bucket list? Follow in the footsteps of James Bond in the 1964 film “Goldfinger” by driving your Aston Martin recklessly along the Furka Pass, a 7,992-foot-high mountain pass known for its sweeping panoramic views. Linking the sleepy resort town of Andermatt with the village of Gletsch in [...]
Toss your history books, ’cause the best way to learn about America’s 16th president is through the eyes of the man who assassinated him. The Original John Wilkes Booth Escape Route Tour takes you from Ford’s Theatre in Washington, D.C., where Lincoln was shot on April 14, 1865, to Garrett’s Farm near Port Royal, Va., [...]
(I'm just gonna throw it out there and say that this is the best freak'n sandwich in the world. Marry me Muffeletta, a New Orleans specialty.) For those whose travel plans are ruled by their tastebuds, they will be delighted to know that some of the best bites in the country can be found in [...]
