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Editor's Selected Articles and ListingsA Return to the West Coast and OregonMYFAVOURITEHOLS.COMI live in an area of Minnesota that is as flat as a pancake. My most memorable vacation in recent years took me over the Rocky Mountains, and then the Cascades, to the west coast. I saw the old railroad trestle, now rebuilt, where I had traveled as a child, now seeming to cling precariously to the sides of mountains. I had traveled here before, but had not taken note of the majesty of the landscap... read more >>>Journey Through Serbia's Novi SadMYFAVOURITEHOLS.COMIntroduction Now, dear daredevils of obscure excursions, prepare yourself for a tale of a city that has the spirit of a lion and the heart of a lamb. Nestled in the northern nook of Serbia, Novi Sad is a city that has been through the wringer of history and emerged with a strangely delightful blend of scars and smiles. I invite you to join me on this journey through Novi Sad, where we shall delve ... read more >>>The Historic Charm of Italy's BergamoMYFAVOURITEHOLS.COMA City Divided, Yet United in Beauty When it comes to Bergamo, Italy, it seems as though the city itself can't quite make up its mind. Nestled at the foothills of the Italian Alps, Bergamo is a city of two halves - the lower city (Città Bassa) and the upper city (Città Alta). While the Città Bassa boasts a modern and stylish atmosphere, the Città Alta is where the true historic charm shines. Pro... read more >>>The Pristine Beauty of Lithuania's Curonian SpitMYFAVOURITEHOLS.COMA Long, Thin Slice of Paradise Imagine yourself standing on a long, thin sliver of sand, cradled between the Baltic Sea and the Curonian Lagoon. This unassuming sandbar waxes and wanes, flirting shamelessly with the waves that lick its shore, stretching beguilingly for 98 kilometers along the coast of Lithuania and Kaliningrad Oblast, Russia. This tantalizing spectacle of natural beauty is known ... read more >>>Uncover the Ancient Mysteries of Peru's ChachapoyasMYFAVOURITEHOLS.COMA Journey to the Cloud People's Realm Imagine a world where time stands still, and ancient civilizations whisper their secrets through the misty cloud forests of the Andes. Picture yourself stumbling upon forgotten ruins, vestiges of a mysterious culture that thrived a millennium ago. You, my fellow explorer of the odd and arcane, are in Chachapoyas - the land of the Cloud People. A remote and a... read more >>>Unraveling the Charm of Croatia's MotovunMYFAVOURITEHOLS.COMA Towering Testament to Tenacity Picture this: a medieval hilltop town, perched precariously upon a verdant mound and steeped in ancient history. A place where the ghosts of centuries past whisper secrets in your ear as you stroll through its cobbled streets. A town that seems to be clinging onto the hill for dear life, desperately resisting the relentless march of time. This is Motovun, a village... read more >>>Our Memorable Vacation Experience in KentuckyMYFAVOURITEHOLS.COMMy favorite holiday was last year, when my wife and I went to Kentucky. It was a dream of ours to see the mountains and to see horses, because that is something that my wife enjoys. So, we planned our trip to Kentucky, with an itinerary that allowed us to visit the Kentucky Derby is Louisville, as well horse parks in Lexington, as well as some other notable sights in the region. Driving out to Ken... read more >>>Holiday Cost: Fifty Pounds, Holiday Value: PricelessMYFAVOURITEHOLS.COMMy favourite holiday was taken with my fiancé while we were saving up for our wedding. We had both been working hard and we needed a break, but we couldn't afford to go anywhere fancy or stay in a hotel. We borrowed a 2-man tent from a friend (although I do not believe that two full grown men could have fitted inside it!) and headed off by car to Huntingdon, the next town over. We knew that we wer... read more >>>Delving into the Surprising Delights of Topeka: Your Offbeat Guide to Kansas' Capital CityMYFAVOURITEHOLS.COMAs we all know, the world is full of fantastical cities just waiting to be trampled underfoot by eager tourists. Paris! Tokyo! London! But, dear friends, have you ever considered the unassuming majesty of Topeka, Kansas? The land of Dorothy and Toto offers more than just a yellow brick road, and I'm here to help you unveil some of the hidden charms of this underappreciated gem. First Things First... read more >>>Dnipro, Ukraine: A Spirited Adventure in the Heart of Eastern EuropeMYFAVOURITEHOLS.COMImagine a city with the charm of a seaside resort and the history of a European metropolis, but without the throngs of tourists clamouring for selfies at every corner. A city where you can wander cobblestone streets, marvel at a wealth of architecture, indulge in mouth-watering cuisine, and breathe in the atmosphere of a bygone era. If this sounds like your idea of a perfect holiday destination, t... read more >>>Create Your Own Canterbury Tales On Your Next Holiday to the UKMYFAVOURITEHOLS.COMAh, Canterbury. Home to charming cobblestone streets, quaint tea shops, and more history than you can shake a stick at. But what exactly can you do in this medieval gem of a town? Fear not, dear reader, for I have compiled a list of activities and sights that will keep you entertained, educated, and possibly a little bit confused. Because what's life without a little perplexity, am I right?First o... read more >>>Halloween in New York City: There's Nothing Like It!MYFAVOURITEHOLS.COMTo me, Halloween always meant Trick-or-Treating or watching a scary movie with friends. But two years ago, my friends and I decided to go to Times Square for Halloween- you'd think we would have been there before, for this festive occasion, given we've lived in New York our whole lives, but sadly this wasn't the case. Leaving the house by 9pm, we arrived at Times Square by 10pm. Everything about t... read more >>>Explore the Historic City of Luang Prabang, LaosMYFAVOURITEHOLS.COMIntroduction to the Enigmatic Luang Prabang As I meandered through the enigmatic world of Luang Prabang, Laos, I couldn't help but feel a palpable sense of time travel. The scent of frangipani flowers, the gentle hum of monks chanting, and the graceful French colonial architecture all conspire to create an otherworldly experience. This UNESCO World Heritage site - once a sleepy, languid backwater... read more >>>Did the Internet Change the Holiday Industry?MYFAVOURITEHOLS.COMThere has been an explosion in the UK in recent years of independent self catering holiday accommodation. The internet has transformed the way that we can book our holidays and also the types of accommodation that we could book. Traditional accommodation was often limited to caravan and camping holidays, bed and breakfasts and hotels. We can now book a huge range from glamping pods, luxury beachsi... read more >>>Greece's Meteora: Monasteries in the SkyMYFAVOURITEHOLS.COMA Vision Straight Out of a Chap's Imagination Picture this: colossal sandstone rock formations, soaring hundreds of feet into the sky, with monasteries perched precariously atop them. It sounds like a scene straight out of a Monty Python sketch, but believe it or not, this is the very real and spectacular world of Meteora in Greece. As I journeyed through the Thessalian plains, the imposing rock... read more >>>A Place of Unreal Planned BeautyMYFAVOURITEHOLS.COMWalt Disney World truly is a world of beautiful unreality. In 1998, I remember riding the shuttle from our motel to the airport and seeing all the enclosed backyards. That sight made me realize just how special my holiday at Walt Disney World had been. Walt Disney World is of course located in a mosquito infested swamp. In the rest of the Orlando area people have huge netted enclosures built so th... read more >>>Anglesey: the UK's Hidden GemMYFAVOURITEHOLS.COMAnglesey is a unique island county located in north-west Wales, separated from the mainland by the Menai Straits. In 1974 it became the district of Ynys Mon in the county of Gwynedd, but was reconstituted as a county in 1996. Its location, together with the protective barrier of the Snowdonian mountains, made it a traditional centre of resistance to invaders, Roman and Norman. But after conquest b... read more >>>The Beginners Guide To Finding Cheap Flights To The USAMYFAVOURITEHOLS.COMWe all love grabbing a bargain wherever we can, especially when it comes to booking flights.The Untamed Wilderness of Chile's Aysen RegionMYFAVOURITEHOLS.COMInto the Great Wide Open As I stand on the precipice of the Carretera Austral, a rugged and untamed 1,240-kilometer-long artery of adventure that stretches through the wilds of Patagonia, I'm filled with an overwhelming sense of awe. This is Aysén, Chile's least populated and most remote region, where nature has been left to its own devices. A place so bewitching, that you half expect to see Frodo... read more >>>Surprises of Chile's Little-Known Chiloe IslandMYFAVOURITEHOLS.COMChiloé Island: Land of Myths, Legends, and Leprechauns Step aside, Ireland - there's a new land of leprechauns in town. I'm talking about the Chiloé Island, located in southern Chile. This mystical place is steeped in folklore and fables that rival even the most imaginative bedtime story. The island is home to quirky creatures, talking trees, and wooden churches straight out of a Tim Burton film.... read more >>>From Neon Wilds to Latte Lands: The Taming of Miami's Vibrant BeastMYFAVOURITEHOLS.COMIn the neon-drenched, cocaine-dusted heyday of the 1980s, Miami was a wild, pulsating beast of a city, a place where the rules were more like suggestions and excess was the order of the day. It was a carnival of chaos, a symphony of sound and fury, signifying everything and nothing all at once.Fast forward to the present day, and the beast has been tamed, sedated, and neutered, its wild roars redu... read more >>>A Quick Guide To Wining And Dining In Canary Wharf, LondonMYFAVOURITEHOLS.COMCanary Wharf is a bustling business district in the east of the city, and a hive of activity. But there is much more to the area than just offices, with these Docklands having a long history and plenty of leisure options as well as business activity.Around 105,000 people work in Canary Wharf, and this number is likely to rise higher still. With so many people looking to grab a working lunch, unwin... read more >>>A Journey Through Time: Germany's Rothenburg ob der TauberMYFAVOURITEHOLS.COMIntroduction As I stood atop the medieval town wall of Rothenburg ob der Tauber in Germany, squinting through a gap in the stonework, I couldn't help but marvel at the scene before me. On one hand, there was the well-preserved medieval town with its ancient half-timbered buildings, quaint cobblestone streets, and a tower that doubled as a museum of medieval torture devices. On the other hand, the... read more >>>My Wonderful Vacation at Camp Seeley CailforniaMYFAVOURITEHOLS.COMI can remember as a little girl about seven years old driving up to Camp Seeley in California. The trip would take about five hours driving through winding canyons and twisting mountain roads. The anticipation would become more difficult to contain the closer we came to our destination. I remember being in awe of the towering pine trees and the abundance of lady bugs flying and fluttering around a... read more >>>How I Enjoyed North Carolina for ChristmasMYFAVOURITEHOLS.COMMany view Christmas as a holiday only children and parents enjoy. I can tell you firsthand that this is a false assumption, as some of my favorite memories from Christmas are from my late teens and early twenties. My favorite Christmas happened when I was 22, and it involved little more than some dumb luck and fantastic weather. My family and I took a trip to North Carolina for the holidays. We pa... read more >>>My Own Accidental VacationMYFAVOURITEHOLS.COMMy husband and I have three kids and 3 jobs between the two of us. With our own business and jobs that do not leave time for vacations, let alone the kids who do not leave us time for a vacation on our own, we have never taken a romantic, relaxing vacation...until now. It seems one man's disaster is another couple's accidental and forced vacation. I'll start the vacation a few hours before the mis... read more >>>Experiencing Italy's Lesser-known MateraMYFAVOURITEHOLS.COMA Journey to the City of Stones Let me take you on a peculiar journey to a place where time seems to have pressed the pause button, the ancient city of Matera, a geological oddity nestled in the southern Italian region of Basilicata. Picture a labyrinth of limestone caves, steep, winding alleys, and a curious peek into the past. This journey is not for the faint-hearted or those who crave the mun... read more >>>Best Beaches in Florida to Visit in 2018MYFAVOURITEHOLS.COMThe sunshine state is home to around 1200 miles of pristine coastline, so it comes as no surprise that some of the best beaches in the United States are located right here in Florida. Whether you are looking for a beach with white powdery sand and seashells or a family-friendly beach with gorgeous views and turquoise waters, there is no shortage of excellent beaches in Florida. The good news is th... read more >>>Caribbean Summer Vacation vs US Beach SpotsMYFAVOURITEHOLS.COMIf you are considering a beach vacation in the summer months, don't discount the Caribbean. Why, you ask, would you possibly want to travel to a Caribbean island in the middle of summer? Fair question, I suppose, when most of you can drive less than 50 miles to be on the shore. You do realize that the rest of the United States only has to drive 50 miles as well before you probably see the point of... read more >>>20 Vital Tips To Keep You Sane When Travelling With KidsMYFAVOURITEHOLS.COMTravelling with kids is not easy. It's different from travelling in the past when you were single; you're parenting still, but just in an unfamiliar location. You have to contend with unusual foods, disrupted sleeping habits, a different climate and strange situations. Yet, travelling offers lots of benefits to your children to broaden their knowledge of the world and people around them.Credit: Pe... read more >>>Five Reasons To Book A Caravan Holiday In 2017MYFAVOURITEHOLS.COMIn recent years, as the economy has waned, more and more people have decided to stay here in the UK for their holidays instead of heading abroad.Embrace the Culture of Uzbekistan: A Traveler's GuideMYFAVOURITEHOLS.COMUzbekistan might not be the first country that comes to mind when planning your next holiday, but this Central Asian gem is an underrated destination filled with rich history, stunning architecture, and a unique blend of cultures. So, pack your bags and get ready to explore this fascinating country with our top travel tips and must-see attractions. 1. Embrace the Culture: A Melting Pot of Influen... read more >>> |
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