Archive for Category: "Cultural Immersion"
Travel Tip: Spiritual Places in Airports & Beyond
It’s not always easy to stick to a routine on the road, but for many travelers, finding a spiritual place is an important part of daily life. Whether it’s a prayer space or a meditation room, spiritual places are appearing all over the travel spectrum. Saudi Arabian Airlines actually has its own prayer room on [...]
Beyond Mardi Gras: 6 Standout 2013 Carnival Celebrations
The season of Lent is drawing closer and before the deprivation come the celebrations. In fact, New Orleans is already rolling out the parades. But it’s not just about Carnival in Rio or Mardi Gras in New Orleans. Alex Thurnher shows you how to steer clear of the chaos with alternative celebrations around the globe. [...]
5 Immersive Travel Experiences for Fans of Downton Abbey
Are you tuning into Downton Abbey? If you’re dreaming of walking the grounds of Downton like Mary and Matthew, the UK has real-life ways for fans to let loose your inner Dowager Countess….if only for an hour or two. From hunting to high tea, Travel Correspondent Alyssa Caverley’s report on how you can travel back [...]
How You Can Travel Back to Downton Abbey: Castles, High Tea & More
Season Three of Downton Abbey has started and it’s shaping up to the be the best one yet. If you can’t wait until this Sunday’s episode, check out Alyssa Caverley’s report on real-life travel opportunities inspired by the series. Keep reading for information on the top five Downton-inspired local sites. more>>
Hot Destinations 2013: Finding the Locals’ Istanbul
We can do better than the old cliche of Istanbul as “East meets West.” Instead, Courtney Crockett seeks out the vibrant local experience–the real hamam culture, Türk kahvehane and the hidden corners of the Grand Bazaar. If you follow the Istanbul of some tour guides, you’re sure to have the so-persistent photo op wearing a [...]
Travel Tip: Immersive Zoo Experiences
There’s the old standby of going to the zoo on vacation—but after a while, one panda exhibit looks just like the next. But with a little advance planning, you can make it an unforgettable, interactive experience. These kinds of zoo programs are all over the globe. You can travel as far as Malaysia’s Zoo Negara, [...]
Ready for 12.21.12? Mundo Maya Gears Up for New Cycle
If you follow the Maya prophesy, 12/21/12 is supposed to be the end of the world as we know it. Michelle da Silva Richmond heads off the tourist path on the Yucatan to see how they are celebrating as well as marketing this historic date. As the clock winds down to the end of the [...]
Maps, Not Google: Traveling by Instinct Through Malaysia
Many travelers dream of finding secret, untouristed beaches devoid of welcome drinks and tiki bars. Contributor Courtney Crockett relied on paper maps, night trains and instinct (OK, and a quick Internet cheat) to find her version of paradise in Malaysia. I can’t remember the last time I planned anything based on a map. A good [...]
