Dogs Love Vacation, Too!
Hey, where are you going with those suitcases? Are you going on vacation…without me? I hate being stuck at home while you're traveling the world! It's the worst thing ever: my best friend is out having fun without me and I'm left behind with strangers. It's no fair; dogs love vacation as much as humans do. I know what you're thinking: dogs aren't welcome in hotels and vacation rentals but that's not true! There's lots of places we can go together. In fact I've made a list to prove it.
Wimdu Around the World
Vacation rental websites were big news in 2011 and, as a result, the web has become glutted with similar sites offering by-owner rentals. Very few websites actually curate their selection like, for example, the modern vacation rentals collection at Boutique-Homes.com Finding the perfect lodging for your vacation is stressful enough without having to scroll through thousands of listings for bland apartments in boring neighborhoods. That's why we like Wimdu.
10 Travel Hotspots for 2012
Chic nomads always go where the action is, so we've put together our list of 10 handpicked travel hotspots for 2012. From design shows to local festivals to the Olympic games, we've got them all covered. Happy trails, nomads!
Backyard Magic: Camp in My Garden
As a child, did you ever go "camping" in the backyard? It's not quite the same as pitching a tent in the backwoods of Yosemite, but for kids equipped only with flashlights and sleeping bags, even the most familiar backyard can resemble the deepest darkest jungle. Camp in My Garden, a UK-based website, is bringing back some of that backyard magic by getting ordinary homeowners to offer up their back gardens as campgrounds for anyone in need.
The Iconic Beach House (Updated)
Updated 12/27/11: The New York Times reports that Andrew Geller, the architect of many of the seaside structures we spotlighted in our original article, passed away at the age of 87 on Christmas day. Geller's work is distinguished by a very American sense of optimism and a whimsical conception of space, especially when it comes to his iconic beach house designs.
Work on Safari
However you make your living is where your talent lies. - Ernest Hemingway
Far Meadow Cabins Close to Yosemite
Win 3 Nights at the Far Meadow Cabins, close to Yosemite.
FAR MEADOW is a 20 acre parcel situated within the Sierra National Forest at an elevation of 7000 feet. 14 miles above Bass Lake on the Sierra Vista Scenic Byway. This property is surrounded by amazing meadows, secret swimming holes and miles and miles of undiscovered hiking trails.
Your own private Yosemite without the crowds. Here is how you can win.
CA by VW
California and the Volkswagen camper van, they go together like sun and surf. Throw a board on top and an ice chest inside, and you're all set for the quintessential West Coast road trip.
Circus, Circus, Circus
It's not often you see a man with his head inside a lion's mouth. The circus must have come to town. Actually, it's on it way. The 8th International Circus Festival of Budapest kicks off on January 21st for five days, and features 30 acts from 17 different countries. Including this kind of thing.
The 20 best travel books of all time
They take you with them, make you want to hit the road. The Telegraph newspaper recently selected its top 20 best travel books of all time, and they start with Jack Kerouac's On The Road. And a warning: 'Proceed with caution, you may never be able to settle in one place again.'
