If you have only one or two days before or after a Hong Kong cruise, book a food tour in the Central City.
On a people-to-people tour, travelers meet Cubans from all walks of life who entertain and show off their homes, businesses and artistic creations, as arranged by Lindblad Expeditions/National Geographic
Among my favorite discoveries during recent cruises: Teak-hauling elephants in Myanmar gaining a better life; a lush resort and a lasting souvenir in Bali; a delightful musical hotel in Budapest.
Manila The Philippines is my first stop on a journey to Asia that will consume the next four weeks, most of it in China, including Hong Kong. Baked buns of BBQ pork and steamed dumplings in Manila, the Philippines (photo by David G. Molyneaux, TheTravelMavens.com) Battling jetlag, 12 hours ahead of the Eastern U.S time…
From $100 lunch in Italy to advice from a Headhunter in Borneo
A $20 cab ride away from the Strip lies the heart of Las Vegas. Downtown Vegas seems a world away from the Strip’s brand of glamour – glittering capacious casinos, bustling high-end restaurants, masses of humanity shopping to throw down wads of money, glitzy shows, and celebrities on parade. You won’t find that sort of…
Travel destinations such as Scotland and Tabago, a train ride across Canada, and activities such as scuba diving and kiteboarding top the bid lists as the startup approaches for the public auction conducted annually as a fundraiser by the Society of American Travel Writers. Browsers and bidders may log on to the SATW auction website:…