Every resort at Walt Disney World has some sort of theme to it, and the Port Orleans French Quarter is, as the name would suggest, fashioned after the French Quarter area of New Orleans. The full force of the theming doesn’t hit you until you leave the lobby to go to your room. The buildings [...]
Many families make the family trek to central Florida at least once, and those trips to Walt Disney World can provide years of family memories. But, if your family is a bit on the more adventurous side, you can also fill your vacation memories with an African adventure (as authentic as you can get in [...]
It’s cold in Chicago but one way to heat things up is to stay in the kitchen. World Kitchen cooking classes supply a great opportunity to learn about Chicago’s diverse ethnic communities and cuisines. Industry professionals demonstrate cooking techniques as well as explain cultural history in these innovative classes that are perfect for couples. UpTake Blog [...]
On Sunday, Oct 31, 2010, the curtain finally came down on the Shanghai World Expo, but not before the 184 day world’s fair brought together 73 million visitors (3.5 million international visitors) and 190 participating nations, with a total of 264 participating organizations hosting visitors in 200 structures. By any standard, the size and scale [...]
The internet is in no short supply of travel websites (see: Uptake!), and new site ideas are popping up nearly every day. Being that I am a travel blog writer, I’ve seen many sites advertising many deals and discounts and have seen many trends come and go. I was just introduced to Trip Alertz, a [...]
Globe trot with music and more at the 12th annual Chicago World Music Festival from September 21-30. Listen to rhythms from all over the world while also browsing art, dance and films at 28 venues around the city. Over 75 artists representing countries including Brazil, India, Kenya, Senegal, Madagascar, Haiti, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Mali, Romania, Japan and [...]
This is the first in a series of posts about my family trip to Walt Disney World that will be running periodically over the next few weeks. It’s full of tips, fun and lots of stress. Also, the proverbial Disney magic. Like many families that visit Walt Disney World (WDW), we planned it for years. [...]
Touring the World: Touring Australia/Touring New Zealand Touring Australia takes a panoramic view of the Land Down Under! With its dynamic cities and ancient, natural wonders, Australia captivates the imagination like few other destinations. This program explores its exciting cities (including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Darwin, Perth, and Alice Springs) and the rugged beauty of Kakadu [...]
Product Description Travel map of the country and portions of its neighbors is printed on one side, with map of the region and city maps of Benghazi and Tripoli. Mountainous areas in shaded relief; arid areas beige; lowlands in green tint. Reverse side contains index of place names Distinguishes roads of all types, from expressways [...]
Product Description Folded paper (waterproof), road and travel map in color. Scale 1:920,000. Distinguishes roads ranging from freeways/expressways to other roads (unpaved). Legend includes tracks, railroads, ferry routes, waterfalls, wildlife reserves/game sanctuaries, sites of natural interest, parks or reserves, international airports, national airports, airfields, gas stations, hospitals/medical facilities, campsites/huts, rest houses, hotels, border crossings, UNESCO [...]