Atacama Desert, South America – a unique place considered the driest one on the planet! I recently found out about a unique combination of characteristics there: almost no rainfall, skies that are clear as crystal, high altitudes between 2410m and 4270m and close to zero light pollution, which all makes this moonlike landscape one of […]
Far Away Places Archive
Neil Emilfarb rediscovering Dukley: Then and Now
Located in the southeastern part of the Europe, on the coastline of the Adriatic Sea on the Balkan Peninsula, the land of Doclea is a state with a rich history and national heritage behind it, stretching back for millenniums. It was first referenced as the land of the Roman Empire vassals, but in the 9th […]
Snow-Capped Wonders: Winter Was Made for Mont-Tremblant
Mont-Tremblant is a winter wonderland. Of course, one can assume skiing is on your list if you’re coming through in season. However, you may not know of a variety of other things to do here when the wind is brisk and the ground covered in snow. Winter was made for Mont-Tremblant, and here are a […]
Fun for All: Autumn Adventures in Park City, Utah
Park City is an ideal vacation destination at any time of year. If you are planning to visit in the fall, you will find a huge range of things to see and do to keep you and the family happy. Here is a selection of the best must-do activities when you visit this fall.
Off the Beaten Track in Barcelona
Barcelona is, by all accounts and purposes, the place to go if you ever visit Spain. Barcelona is living history, and one of the best displays of Spanish culture you will find in the country.
Our Brief Taste of a Croatian Summer Holiday
We’d have loved to kick-start our Croatian holiday adventure on the island of Hvar and then stopover in Brac before turning in at our base in Split, but my fiancé and I’s initial disappointment at having to head straight to Split very quickly turned into great satisfaction in the comfort immediately made available to us. […]
4 Family Classics That Are Still Worth The Trip
There are some locations which have always been perfect for a family holiday, and some things never change. Below are 4 fab places which continue to be great spots for a family break…