New Zealand’s Largest Glacier & Mt. Cook National Park New Zealand’s largest glacier isn’t just for show and instead offers exclusive experiences blending exhilarating exploration and the dramatic scenery consisting of floating icebergs, jagged snow-capped peaks, and deep crevices splitting the glacier’s surface ice. Glaciers cover more than 40 percent of Mount Cook National Park in the Southern Alps, including Mount Cook, the country’s tallest mountain. Sir Edmund Hillary, the first mountaineer to reach the summit of Mount Everest with his Sherpa guide Tenzing Norgay, practiced scaling the mountain by climbing the slopes and textured icecaps of Tasman Glacier before his ascent of Mount Everest in 1953. Literal metric tons of compacted snowfall formed the solid blue mass of ice between 16,000 and 22,000 years ago. Today the glacier encompasses a length of 17 miles and width of two and a half miles for a total area enveloping nearly 40 […]

Essential Food Experiences of Emilia Romagna Emilia Romagna embodies the reputation of distinctive Italian cuisine and the epicenter of Italy’s delectable culinary heritage. The region of Emilia Romagna boasts countryside brimming with vineyards, spectacular architecture lining elegant antique streets, and captivating artwork contrasting the timeless views of the landscape consisting of vibrant microclimates. For centuries Emilia Romagna has acted as Italy’s “bread basket,” with rich farmland producing grain, wheat, and cereals along the Po Delta and dividing, as well as uniting the historical cultures bisected by the Apennine Mountains. The region is famous for its simple, delicious flavors ranging from fresh pasta to aromatic cheeses, savory salumi to hearty sauces captured in the iconic cities of Parma, Modena, and Bologna. Parma The cuisine of Parma is synonymous with the excellent gastronomy of Emilia Romagna in what is known as Europe’s “Food Valley” producing sensational cold cuts like Culatello di Zibello and Salame di […]

Romantic Places to Honeymoon in Africa The continent of Africa hosts the perfect honeymoon destinations for adventurers, animal lovers, history buffs, and beach-goers with incredible insight into the natural beauty of hidden landscapes, welcoming local culture, and breathtaking wildlife. Elusive mythology captivates visitors along the rolling sand dunes of the Sahara Desert while historical trade routes reflect the combination of culinary traditions from India, Europe, and the Middle East with ingredients from Sub-Saharan Africa. The continent has no end to the exciting, surprising, and majestic destinations for a special honeymoon all-year round. The following list offers the best destinations for a unique and unforgettable honeymoon in Africa: 1. Masai Mara National Park, Kenya The East African country of Kenya is home the world-renowned Masai Mara National Park, which offers a breathtaking combination of mountainous highlands, lush grasslands, and shimmering lakes hosting some of the world’s most captivating wildlife. Romance emanates […]

Most Instagramable Destinations Travelers want to share their adventures with the world. The prevalence of social media has made sharing experiences easier with friends, family, and the many followers we have acquired on Instagram inspired by the incredible photos we’ve taken over time. As of April of 2017, Instagram had more than 700 million active users worldwide complimenting the captivating cities, villages, and natural landmarks across the globe. Stunning photos allow your followers to join you on your trip through opulent ancient tombs or inspiring ruins, down enchanting lanes or inside bustling markets asking the question, does the destination make Instagram or does Instagram make the destination? Giza and Luxor in Egypt have attracted visitors from around the world for nearly 4,000 years with the pyramids remaining the last of the Ancient World Wonders. The impeccable geometry and remarkable preservation of the pyramids and enigmatic Sphinx continue to awe travelers […]