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Journal: Lithuania in a nutshell
VILNIUS, Lithuania — TreKKen’ recently took a two-day jaunt from Tallinn, Estonia to Vilnius and other sites in Lithuania as part of a Baltic States familiarization trip. Entries from the travelogue kept on the trek follow… Thursday, April 25: Just flew into Vilnius International Airport on Air Baltic flight BT349 from Tallinn via Riga, Latvia. [...]
Slideshow: Trippin’ on Tallinn’s Old Town
TALLINN, Estonia – Hardly an undiscovered, under-visited attraction, Tallinn — bustling, burgeoning capital of Estonia and a favorite stop for Baltic Sea cruisers — nevertheless boasts an incredibly preserved, fortified Old Town that’s always worth another visit and another view. TreKKen’ just returned from a welcome second visit to the city, followed by a first-time [...]
Interview: Puerto Vallarta’s something special
PUERTO VALLARTA—I spoke with Guillermo Ohem Ochoa, director of the Puerto Vallarta Convention and Visitors Bureau, at the recent Gala Vallarta trade show, held at the Paradise Village Convention Center from Feb. 6 to 9. TreKKen’: What makes Puerto Vallarta special? How do you stand out among the competition, both in Mexico and farther afield? [...]
AirGo: A cooler, comfier coach?
REPOST FROM HOLTERMANNDESIGN.COM Air travel and design: AirGo Economy Class Cabin We’ve all been there, cramped in the back of a plane in uncomfortable seats wondering why nobody seems to be able to design a more efficient economy class. This project shows a promising change to that. Will it be put to use? Will it [...]
Botswana ‘eco-certifies’ 15 lodges, camps
PRESS RELEASE FROM BOTSWANA TOURISM Botswana Committed to Conservation and Ecotourism Fifteen Camps and Lodges Now Botswana Ecotourism Certified ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND (February 28, 2013) – Botswana Tourism realizes that “green” is more than just a color or concept – it is a way of life. Conservation of Botswana’s natural resources, rich wildlife, and cultural heritage [...]
Tropical Okinawa promotes green travel
PRESS RELEASE FROM JAPAN NATIONAL TOURIST OFFICE Tropical Japan: Japan’s Paradise Lost Promotes Sustainable Tourism February 26, 2013, New York, NY: Okinawa, the southernmost Japanese archipelago, will become even more of a cultural draw to global travelers in March 2013. Renovated Ishigaki Airport will reopen on March 7, welcoming international adventure seekers and cultural explorers [...]
PV’s got a Secrets
PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico–Just back from the Gala Vallarta travel trade show in this iconic Pacific resort town, where my digs for the duration of my stay was the not-even-a-year-old Secrets Vallarta Bay. This plush, 271-suite property, which opened last April, is conveniently located a few minutes’ walk from bustling downtown Puerto Vallarta–unlike many similar all-inclusives [...]
Botswana adds tour-op web search
PRESS RELEASE FROM BOTSWANA TOURISM Botswana Tourism Launches Travel Advisor Selection Tool on BTO Website Consumers and travel agents can now search for best-match Botswana travel advisors to help them plan their perfect holiday WASHINGTON, D.C. – Feb. 6, 2013 – It is often said that half the fun of a vacation is [...]
US visits to Germany up in 2012
PRESS RELEASE FROM GERMAN NATIONAL TOURIST BOARD Travel to Germany, January to October 2012 Sharp rise in travel to Germany during the first 10 months of 2012 New York, Jan. 24, 2013 – Travel to Germany is increasing at a faster rate than ever. According to statistics from the Federal Statistical Office, overnight stays by [...]
Head to Heidelberg for V-Day
PRESS RELEASE FROM VICTORIA LARSON COMMUNICATIONS Heidelberg Celebrates 400 Years of Romance for Valentine’s Day Celebrations will be sweet in Heidelberg this year! Woo with a kiss, a sleigh ride, a spa and a ring! Celebrations for St. Valentine’s Day in Heidelberg and nearby towns in SouthWest Germany are romantic, and February 14 will kick [...]
Norway makes the world scream
PRESS RELEASE FROM VISITNORWAY: Norway makes the world scream Visitnorway is making the longest scream in the world to celebrate the anniversary of the famous Norwegian artist Edvard Munch, who painted the world renowned scream painting. Today marks the opening of the official Munch Year in Norway, 150 years after the birth of the painter. [...]
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Gettin’ some gemutlichkeit: Day 2
Recently, treKKen’ headed overseas to southwestern Germany for a 10-day, culinary- and culture-themed trek from Mainz to Lake Constance, with stops in Freiburg, Stuttgart, Hohenzollern Castle and other towns, cities, vineyards and sightseeing spots well-known, and less so, across the Black Forest, the Schwabische Alb (Swabian Alps) and the states of Hesse, Rhineland-Palatinate and Baden-Wurttemberg. [...]