Archive for Category: "Slideshow"
Slideshow: The 2012 London Paralympics
Think London is out of the spotlight for the rest of the year? Guess again. Once the Olympics ended, the city geared up to host the Paralympics. And once again we have contributors on the ground showing you the real experience. This time our accessible travel experts Barbara & Jim Twardowski are in London checking [...]
Slideshow: Taiwan Street Eats & Night Market Surprises
With another summer weekend underway, you’re probably thinking about hamburgers, hot dogs and other backyard barbecue favorites, but if you really want to see something amazing look at what they’re tossing on the grill in Taiwan. From the delicious to the, er, exotic, Julie Alvin shares some national and local specialties. Taiwan boasts a remarkable [...]
Slideshow: 8 End of Summer Festivals from Around the World
Summer is more than half over, officially – but please don’t write it off. Starting today through the end of the month, we’ve rounded up all the different end-of-summer festivals from around the world. There really is something for every type. From throwing tomatoes to watching offbeat films to trying the tango, check out eight wacky [...]
Slideshow: The Best Spooky Spots for Friday the 13th
Embrace all that is spooky this Friday the 13th with a look at some of the eeriest places in the world. Peter’s latest book, The Best Places for Everything, available from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Indiebound and your local bookstore, tackles all things haunting and haunted. From a Chapel of Bones to ghosts and graves [...]
Slideshow: What the Church of Scientology Will Let You See
These days, it seems like you can’t go anywhere without seeing the word “Scientology’” in a headline….it always seems to be center stage — at least every time Tom Cruise gets a divorce. Stay tuned as the Mormon church will continue to take the spotlight as well, due to the presidential candidacy of Mitt Romney. [...]
Slideshow: The Best Places for Boating
Summer’s here and if you’re anything like Peter, that means it’s time to get on the water. For Peter, any time that he can get out on the water he consideres the best time for boating. That said, The Best Places for Everything, available from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Indiebound and your local bookstore, has comprehensive [...]
Slideshow: The Best Places for Fireworks
Next Wednesday is July 4, which means barbecues, beach time and, of course, fireworks! The Best Places for Everything, available from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Indiebound and your local bookstore, has rounded up all the best places for your favorite summer activities from white water rafting to roller coasters to farmer’s markets to fireworks. Here’s [...]
Slideshow: The Best Places to Pick a Fight
Put up your dukes, boys and girls. This week’s Best Places slideshow is designed to show you how to hold your own in a fight. We’re not talking about the standard bar brawl but jousting, gladiator battles and more. The Best Places for Everything, available from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Indiebound and your local bookstore, [...]
