July 2020

1. Morocco has hundreds of gardens, here are six of the best. (Africa, Morocco)
   Author: Jihad Dardar
   Source: Morocco World News
2. Top sites to visit in Cape Winelands – South Africa’s wine making district. (Africa, South Africa)
   Author: Mia Russell
   Source: The South African
3. You can now book entire properties in Kenya for a private vacation experience. (Africa, Kenya)
   Author: Matt Turner
   Source: Luxury Travel Advisor

1. How a grandmother’s solo trip to 1970’s China inspired a granddaughter’s desire to recreate the experience. (Asia, China)
   Author: Jessica Puckett
   Source: Condé Nast Traveler
2. If you look past the hyper-modern Singapore, you will find pieces of its heritage left to explore. (Asia, Singapore)
   Author: Toh Ee Ming
   Source: National Geographic
3. Explore Ho Chi Minh city in this virtual tour. (Asia, Vietnam)
   Author: Takahiro Takiguchi
   Source: Stripes Japan
4. Join a fast-paced New Yorker as he learns how to slow down during his meditation retreat in India. (Asia, India)
   Author: Jimmy Im
   Source: Passport Magazine

1. 1. Alternative destinations to avoid the crowds but still see some of Australia’s most famous sites. (Australia)
      Author: Saakshi Gupta
      Source: TimeOut
   2. Margaret River and its kid-friendly wineries. (Australia)
      Author: Paige Okun
      Source: CNBC
   3. The Duke of Marlborough Hotel is one of New Zealand’s oldest and most resilient. (New Zealand, Hotels)
      Author: Mary De Ruyter
      Source: Stuff

1. Ontario’s Dark-Sky Preserves offers astronomical beauty in your own glowing circle of light. (Canada, Ontario)
   Author: Olivia Little
   Source: Blogto
2. Enjoy your stay at Quebec’s Ice Hotel. (Canada, Quebec)
   Author: Chris Moore
   Source: Travel Awaits
3. Traveling alone is an experience everyone should try at least once. (Canada, Quebec)
   Author: Eric Webb
   Source: Austin360

1. Take a virtual tour of the Caribbean’s best kept secret islands. (Caribbean Anguilla, St. Kitts, Nevis, Curaçao, Guadeloupe, Martinique)
   Author: Francis Akhalbey
   Source: Face2Face Africa
2. This luxury hotel goes the extra mile by schooling guests’ children so parents can relax. (Caribbean, Nevis, Hotels)
   Author: Andrea Romano
   Source: Travel+Leisure
3. Guadeloupe is set to become a Caribbean tourist hot spot. (Caribbean, Guadeloupe)
   Author: Staff
   Source: Anna Aero

1. Take a 900 mile walk on the Via Francigena Path in Italy with photographer Beatrice Moricci. (Europe, Italy)
   Author: Alisha Prakash
   Source: Travel+Leisure
2. A photo tour of the Republic of Keralia in far northern Russia. (Europe, Russia)
   Author: Anna Sorokina
   Source: Russia Beyond
3. Follow in the footsteps of philosophers and explore the Greek hot springs. (Europe, Greece)
   Author: Heidi Fuller-Love
   Source: The Independent
4. Bruges is a thriving medieval market town. (Europe, Belgium)
   Author: Rick Steves
   Source: RickSteves.com
5. Discover the beautiful, quiet town of Panicale, Italy. (Europe, Italy)
   Author: Barry L. Schwartz
   Source: New York Times
6. Lindt is offering tourists a real life Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory experience with its new chocolate museum. (Europe, Switzerland)
   Author: Elisabeth Sherman
   Source: Matador Network

1. Japan is a design-lover’s dream destination; explore some of the top architecture sites of the country. (Asia, Japan)
   Author: Maya Kachroo-Levine
   Source: Departures Magazine
2. Top spots for a warm autumn vacation to Japan. (Asia, Japan)
   Author: Liam Carrigan
   Source: Japan Today
3. This unique hotel experience lets visitors join this 700-person Japanese village. (Asia, Japan, Hotels)
   Author: Chris
   Source: Matcha
4. Go to Iriomote, a remote tropical island, and tour by water buffalo. (Asia, Japan)
   Author: Vicki L. Beyer
   Source: Japan Today

1. Here are Mexico’s newest additions to its list of “Magical Towns”. (Mexico)
   Author: Andrea Smith
   Source: Lonely Planet
2. Visit the famous Oruro Carnival in this colorful photo collection. (South America, Bolivia)
   Author: Alejandro Ernesto
   Source: OnCuba News
3. Join an adventure tour of Colombia’s agricultural prizes. (South America, Colombia)
   Author: Simon Willis
   Source: Bold Magazine

1. The ‘Best of the World 2021’ list has been released and includes categories to inspire every traveler. (Miscellaneous)
   Author: National Geographic
   Source: Webwire
2. Explore the highlights of Europe and Asia with a new 18 country bus tour. (Miscellaneous, Europe, Asia)
   Author: Lauren Keith
   Source: Lonely Planet

1. The non-exotic beauty of Denmark and why this native says you will never visit. (Scandinavia, Denmark)
   Author: Mads Peter Iversen
   Source: FStoppers
2. The world’s northernmost permanent settlement is an adventurer’s dream. (Scandinavia, Norway)
   Author: Brad Japhe
   Source: Thrillist
3. Enjoy a unique experience touring Norway’s Fjords on a retired military minesweeper. (Scandinavia, Norway)
   Author: Jordi Lippe-McGraw
   Source: Departures Magazine

1. One of the most glorious surprises about Wales is its enchanting, unspoiled beaches. (United Kingdom, Wales)
   Author: Amanda Statham
   Source: Cosmopolitan
2. The beauty of these lesser-known landscapes rivals that of the Lake District (United Kingdom, England)
   Author: Fiona Reynolds
   Source: Country Life UK
3. Explore one of Scotland’s best-kept secrets in this first-person Isle of Hebrides adventure. (United Kingdom, Scotland)
   Author: Graeme Greene
   Source: Get Lost Magazine
4. The fascinating 900-year history of Edinburgh Castle. (United Kingdom, Scotland)
   Author: Janice Hopper
   Source: Britain Magazine

1. Discover the beauty and rich history of the El Morro National Monument. (United States, New Mexico)
   Author: Jim Stratton
   Source: National Parks Traveler
2. Top things to do in Oahu when you are trying to avoid the crowds. (United States, Hawaii)
   Author: Evie Carrick
   Source: Travel+Leisure
3. Take a tour through Oregon’s famous Willamette Valley. (United States, Oregon)
   Author: Kathleen Squires
   Source: Condé Nast Traveler
4. Go backpacking on the Alaskan Goat Trail. (United States, Alaska)
   Author: Sharman Haley
   Source: Alaska Magazine
5. The wonder of the Chincoteague Island ponies’ annual swim. (United States, Virginia)
   Author: Kate Nelson
   Source: Artful Living
6. Enjoy the expansive views, and a glass of wine, at these Texas Hill Country wineries. (United States, Texas)
   Author: Penny Sadler
   Source: Travel Awaits

1. A new interactive map allows city-goers to find Mexican restaurants in NYC. (Food, United States, New York)
   Author: Nickolous Hines
   Source: Matador Network
2. Explore classic cultural cuisine from around the world without leaving Los Angeles. All you need is an Uber. (Food, United States, California)
   Author: Jared Ranahan
   Source: Forbes (Subscription-4 free articles per month)

1. How to hire a private jet. (Air, Planes, Travel Business)
   Author: Webdev
   Source: Travelbite
2. Join the author as she travels to 80 of India’s major cities by train and develops a new appreciation for the country. (Rail, Train, Asia, India)
   Author: Monisha Rajesh
   Source: The Guardian
3. The newest addition to luxury travel is a submarine tour of Norway’s Arctic coast. (Sea, Ship, Scandinavia, Norway)
   Author: Thomas Nilson
   Source: The Barents Observer

1. Bounce: The new travel app that helps you store your luggage while traveling. (Travel Business, Miscellaneous)
   Author: Ivan Quintanilla
   Source: Travel Squire
2. Inside the multimillion dollar luxury pet travel industry (Travel Business, Miscellaneous)
   Author: Cinnamon Janzer
   Source: Artful Living
3. Best Mexican guided tour operators of 2021 and the areas they serve. (Travel Business, Mexico)
   Author: Dr. Amarendra Bhushan Dhiraj
   Source: CEOWORLD Magazine

Blogs

1. Seeking out pristine beaches, unparalleled diving and the quiet coves of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. (Blog, Caribbean, St. Vincent and the Grenadines)
   Author: Nicholas Dean
   Source: A Luxury Travel Blog
2. Ditch the car and consider a well thought out walking tour of L.A. (Blog, United States, California)
   Author: Anda Galffy
   Source: Travel Notes & Beyond

Podcasts

1. Houseboat vacation tips for social distancing and family fun. (Podcast, United States)
   Hosts: Kimberly Tate & Tamara Gruber
   Source: Vacation Mavens
   (Podcast – 31 minutes and 25 seconds.  Content begins at the 7 minute 24 second mark)
2. Explore urban Australia, a Nordic rivalry and navigate a family road trip through Canada and the United States. (Podcast, Australia, Scandinavia, Norway, Sweden, United States, Canada)
   Host: Rick Steves
   Source: Travel with Rick Steves
   (Podcast – 51 minutes and 9 seconds. Urban Australia begins at the 1 minute 40 second mark. Road Trip begins at the 12 minute 58 second mark. Nordic Rivalry begins at the 32 minute 41 second mark.)

Videos

1. See the recently restored 200 year old trail between Tamsui and Kavalan. (Video, Asia, Taiwan)
   Source: New Tapei City Travel
   (Video – 6 minutes and 32 seconds)
2. All good ideas start at the local pub. (Video, United Kingdom, England)
   Source: TomScott.com
   (Video – 2 minutes 41 seconds)