Tuesday, August 5, 2014

Small Ship Cruising, Scallop Diving, Armagnac Sipping

 

 

August 2014 Travel Article Newsletter

 

— Travel Stories We Published Recently on GoNOMAD—

Cruising the New England Coast on a Small Ship

 

It's like having a friend with a very large yacht...We cruised from Rhode Island to Nantucket and stopped at every island in between. Making fast friends and enjoying sea life, eating lobsters...intoxicating!  READ MORE

Subways of Note: Exploring the Subterranean World

 


"My stop is next. But hey, I don't want to get off!" And so began a running love affair withsome of public transportation's hidden treasures. Below ground Europe's subterranea is teeming with unexpected sights and sounds sure to keep any explorer hypnotized. I made a running list of my favorite places below Europe's concrete jungles.  READ MORE

                             

 

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Travel to the Arctic Circle

 

The Great Canadian Travel Company Tour  offers a tour of Baffin Island (pictured) where travelers can experience the northern lights and the beauty of the Arctic Circle
 
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 A Few Days in Limerick Ireland

 

Home of Frank McCourt, it was once a rough and tumble city. Today's Limerick is a very different place, quaint and prosperous. The streets are lined with pubs and cafes as well as residences with spring blossoms peeking out from countless flowerboxes.

 

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Mauritania: Crossing the Desert

 

We were warned in Timbuktu. "Don't go through the desert back to Mauritania, you must be crazy!" They told us. "If Al Qaeda don't get you, the bandits will. And some of the bandits ARE Al Qaeda," they whispered in hushed voices throwing suspicious glances as though one might be hiding just around the corner.
 

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Scalloping in Citrus County Florida

 

We woke up early to rent our gear and a boat from the dive shop at the Plantation Inn on Crystal River. The resort sits right on the canal offering guests a variety of fishing and diving excursions. Guests even have the option to cook their catch at the restaurant for a truly fresh Florida fishing experience.
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Crazy Things People Try to Bring on Airplanes

 

People try to get away with taking ridiculous objects on passenger airplanes all the time. The reason it is even more ridiculous than in the past is because we have such extreme security measures nowadays. Sure people will attempt to sneak the occasional 16 oz. bottle of water but that is not so outlandish as what I am about to discuss.
 
 

 

Armagnac is the Drink, Duck's For Dinner

 

 In Le Gers, France, the ancient brandy called Armagnac is produced by dozens of family winemakers in small batches and enjoyed in small sips. This lush, hilly part of southwest France is also home to thousands of ducks, where their fois gras is a local treat.

 

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At a Fashion Designer's Side Across India

It has been my good fortune to be able to travel with Eco-designer Laura Siegel for the past two seasons while she develops her new collections.

Traveling in India is like constantly stepping back and forth in time, take a step back, then forward, as we journey through the country.  READ MORE

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 



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