The voluntourism travel segment is growing fast, and certain trends are starting to emerge. Over 69% of users are women, with half over the age of 35, and a third of all users are over 50 . The percentage of university aged students, and faith-based missions have shrunk as voluntourism becomes more accessible, transparent, and…
On Tuesday, Aug 28th, there will be a Dishcrawl, led by foodie top-dog, Holly Le Du, (local catering mgr/chef coordinator who is passionate about cooking, traveling, local customs/foods, history) through four of her fave restaurants in North Berkeley and the not-so-ghetto Gourmet Ghetto (the restos remain top-secret until you pay your bucks). These culinary safaris…
Are you ready for a deliriously happy Happy Hour? For a limited-time this Tuesday and Thursday afternoon, beginning at 1 p.m, you can order a bottle of wine and have it delivered by bicycle to your home or office for just $5! This is no Two Buck Chuck (no disrespect to Mr. Shaw) but the…
This year’s theme is love! More than 50,000 everlovin’ visitors are expected from the Netherlands and abroad. Held both indoors and outdoors – on pontoons in the canals, on boats, in splendid 17th-century canal houses, and in many other typical locations. The complete program can be found at www.grachtenfestival.nl Ten days filled with 230 activities….
Napa Valley is on your hit list this summer. Why not mobilize your friends now and make a weekend of it! Food, wine and live music! Fans of Matt Costa are in for a special treat at Long Meadow! Mining his longtime love for ‘60s psychedelic superheroes like Donovan, 13th Floor Elevators, the Zombies, the…
The American Craft Council Show is on the road. Their 2012 schedule includes Baltimore, Atlanta, St. Paul, and San Francisco. This is no pot holder knick knack flea market, oh no. The American Craft Council has been around since 1943 and they take their craft seriously. All their shows are juried to ensure an impressive…
Glamping is a trend that I am in love with (past evidence found here), so I was ecstatic when I ran across Shelter Co., a pop-up lodging service catering to groups looking for an overnight outdoor experience. Shelter Co. works with you to personalize your outdoor adventure, whether it be a wedding, family reunion, corporate…