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Let’s Clear Up the Myths about Traveling to Dubai!

May 17, 2018 By Tam Warner 40 Comments

I have always heard rumors about traveling to Dubai, and here I am going to debunk the myths! Dubai is absolutely on my list of places to go!

There are one hundred and ninety-five countries in this world, and Dubai tops many travelers’ bucket lists. Now, there are a lot of myths surrounding the United Arab Emirates, so to help clear everything up before you book your flights and hotel, here’s everything you need to know about visiting Dubai!

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5 Types Of Trips To Spark Your Wanderlust This Summer!

May 11, 2018 By Tam Warner 17 Comments

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Here are 5 Types of Trips to spark your wanderlust this summer! When you know that you want to travel, you start to get excited about where you’re going to go, but you don’t always know exactly what you want to do. It’s a big world, with so much to see and do, so how are you supposed to choose? You know that you can’t do it all at once, Instead, you need to focus on just one idea at a time. If your budget permits and you’ve got the time, you can always add on more stops, right? So, what will it be? Let’s look at the options!

City Lights

First of all, you’ve always got the option of jetting off on a weekend away to a big city. If you’re someone who loves to explore, take in the beauty of a new location, and just enjoy being somewhere completely different than what you’re used to, then it’s safe to say that being in a city will definitely work. Who doesn’t love the excitement of the big city lights?

Country Life

Sometimes, you just want to be able to enjoy a slower pace and ensure that you can get away from your busy schedule for a while. And that’s where the country comes in. Whether it’s heading out to somewhere local or going off to the French countryside where you can see fields for miles and can wake up with the birds, you know the country is always relaxing.

Sailing Away

From the country to the coast, another option is to hit the seas. And if you can get a yacht charter and hop around from island to island, what more could you want? If you know you want incredible weather, a slow pace of life, and to take in a range of different locations on sunny, lazy days, take a yacht charter this summer!

4. Cultural Explosion

Or maybe you want to escape the ordinary and head somewhere completely different? When you know that you want to push your comfort zone, a cultural explosion is exactly what you need. And I do not mean heading off to a different European city. Oh no, you’re going to want to hop over to Bali or visit Sri Lanka or Thailand or Africa, and really take in a different way of life.

Unadulterated Bliss

And finally, there’s also the option of going for what most of us will call our guilty pleasures – the secluded getaway. Because lying on a beach or being pampered in a spa resort really is one of the most relaxing and de-stressing travel experiences around!

So…what are YOU going to do???

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Complete your Sydney tour by Trying out these Top Experiences

May 4, 2018 By Tam Warner 11 Comments

Your Sydney tour is not complete until you try out these Top Experiences! Sydney is definitely one of Australia’s favorite and most toured cities both for travellers and Aussies from other regions. Finding the best things to do is the main focus, especially to those with limited time of stay. This list won’t include the Sydney Opera though – but make sure to visit it!

Now, instead of spending your time in your hotel room, go out and explore everything the flourishing city of Sydney has to offer regardless of time of day.

Enjoy a panoramic view of the city from Sydney Tower Eye.

7 Romantic Places to Visit in Singapore

April 4, 2018 By Tam Warner 14 Comments

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Singapore is a very romantic place to go for a honeymoon. This is not common knowledge though. Everyone just considers Singapore to be a tourist destination. But, the list here will show you that Singapore is one of the most romantic honeymoon destinations you can choose. The list does include some cliched destinations, but grab one of those Singapore honeymoon packages, and get going! You will both love it.

Picnic at the Esplanade Roof Garden

The picnic at the Esplanade Roof Garden is free! It is perfect for some low-budget romance, after all the best things in life are free, right? The Esplanade Roof Garden is a prime romantic spot for a romantic and laid-back evening. Filled with flowers, this roof garden gives you an unobstructed view of the Marina Bay Sands. Not only that, but you can also see the Singapore River and One Fullerton in all their glory. Take a romantic walk through the garden after your picnic. Psst…it is the best location for going down on your knees…

Feel the clouds at 1-Altitude

Are you party lovers? Maybe it was a club where you both first met? If that is the case, there is nothing more romantic for both of you than to go on a date on the highest alfresco bar in the world!

1-Altitude is perched daintily on the uppermost floors of One Raffles Place. The combination of three concept bars and restaurants makes it the ideal place for dinner as well as drinks. The 360-degree clear view ranging till Indonesia as well as Malaysia is the best and most romantic thing about this place. One tip though, do not go there on weekends since it will be jam-packed!

The marina bay sands light and water show

This free light and water show at Marina Bay Sands is worth your time, and the best thing about it is that it is absolutely free! The timings are at night, so be sure to be strolling near that area near around a 8 pm! So, while taking a walk-through Marina Bay Sands, just stop for a while, and watch this spectacular show.

The sky bridge at gardens by the bay

This futuristic garden of Singapore might seem too bland and technical in the daytime. But, as soon as the night approaches, it starts transforming itself into something much more beautiful! The best feeling is when you walk on the suspension bridge with the trees spanning over your heads, and the sweet scent of flowers permeating the very air you breathe. It feels as if Cupid came down himself and created this for two lovers.

City sightseeing boats

If you are ambitious, you can book a private boat that will take you around the city. Spend the evening on a cruise, listen to stories, and drink wine, all while you behold the spectacular night view of the city! Get your strawberries dipped in chocolate ready for the occasion! And champagne!

Marina at Keppel Bay

Visit Asia’s best marina and behold something completely different from the usual trip to Singapore. With free entry, this place is cost effective when it comes to a proposal. The state of the art yachts will take your breath away. Later, go and have a fine lunch or dinner in one of the exquisite restaurants that line the Marina.

Mount Faber

Mount Faber is the only natural spot in Singapore where you can go for a cozy snuggle. The sunset here is worth beholding, and the panoramic view is breath-taking. This place, being so close to nature, is the perfect place for romantic declarations (i.e. proposals!). Sometimes, you might get lucky and see the fireworks show from afar too!

Now that you have read the list, you must have found some really good destinations where you can go on with your love! Whether you want to go around the city on a private boat or go see the sunset together, Singapore gives you all the options.

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My Exciting Adventure in New Braunfels, Texas!

March 28, 2018 By Tam Warner 9 Comments

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I’ve always wanted to have an adventure in New Braunfels, Texas, but I had no idea just how fun and exciting it would be! I’ll be posting several blogs on this amazing Texas town, so consider this PART ONE. Thank you to In New Braunfels for hosting me!

Last year I made myself a promise that I would be exploring more and more of Texas during 2018. My husband and I drove through Gruene (pronounced Green) Historic District several years ago, but didn’t explore the area other than a quick walk and meal in Gruene. Gruene Hall is where the country dance scenes for the John Travolta film, “Michael” were shot. Fortunately, I recently spent a memorable weekend in New Braunfels, and had an amazing time. There is so much to do in the area! Two rivers to raft and kayak in, Schlitterbahn (a family owned park that has been the #1 Waterpark in the World for the last 20 Years. Located on the banks of the spring-fed Comal River in New Braunfels, Schlitterbahn’s flagship waterpark has 51 attractions on over 70 acres!), Landa Park, the cutest downtown filled with one of a kind shops and restaurants, a Saturday morning Farmer’s Market, and of course, Gruene. The offerings were more than I could do in one weekend, so you can be sure I will be going back!

New Braunfels is famous in Texas for its festivals, especially Wurstfest, a 10 day German festival in November. The town was named and founded by Prince Carl Solms-Braunfels from Braunfels, Hesse, Germany, and the German flavor is deeply embedded in the town and its people. During 1844, German settlers came with Prince Carl to the place where the Comal River and the Guadelupe River meet. New settlers in 1846 from Germany founded Fredericksburg, Texas, another place I want to visit!

I visited restaurants, bakeries, the Farmer’s Market, Krause’s Biergarten, and enjoyed the various historical murals of the town. I spent an afternoon with Judy, VP of the Chamber of New Braunfels, and a morning with Jan Kingsbury of Spass Walking Tours. When you go to New Braunfels, you should absolutely contact Jan! The walking tour was so much fun, which is what Spass means in German. I had such an interesting time with her. Check out my fabulous walking tour!

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4 Awesome Things to Do in Tasmania!

March 19, 2018 By Tam Warner 16 Comments

Having always wanted to go to Tasmania, I was very happy to receive a request to publish 4 Awesome Things to do in Tasmania! I’m hanging on every word, and trying to plan when I can go! Tasmania is an isolated island state off Australia’s southern coast, and is known for its vast, rugged wilderness areas, largely protected within parks and reserves. Sounds like a perfect vacation, doesn’t it?

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