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Therese Iknoian
Winner of a gold and silver medal from the North American Travel Journalists Association in 2019 for travel photography excellence. Little did her parents know that a short trip to Europe in high school would launch a lifetime love of travel, languages and cultures. Trained as a news journalist, Therese Iknoian now focuses her writing and photography talents on travel. Fluent in German, Therese also runs a translation business (ThereseTranslates.com) working primarily with companies in the outdoor/sports/retail industry. She's a French speaker, and loves to learn a bit of the language wherever she goes -- gdje je kupaonica? Мне нужна помощь! -- often embarrassing herself in the quest for cross-cultural communication. Therese is a member of the North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA) and the International Food Wine and Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA).
Shooting from the hip: how to take a photo on the sly
Sometimes you get better photos when traveling if those around you don’t know you are taking a shot. That’s why learning how to shoot from the hip is key in travel photography. Here are a few tips to help you get the hang of it.
Mauthausen concentration camp honors liberation’s 75th anniversary
The Mauthausen Memorial in Austria offers a sobering look at Nazi terror during World War II. The former Mauthausen concentration camp, located not far from the Danube River, was one of the Nazi’s most notorious camps. It is estimated that of the 190,000 prisoners held at Mauthausen during the seven years the camp operated, at least 90,000 died.
How to make Ukrainian-style ginger tea with lemon, mint and cloves
Whether served hot in the winter or cold in summer, this Ukrainian-style ginger tea with lemon, mint and cloves is sure to make you smile. Subscriber Club members can download the ginger tea recipe as a PDF for free.
Remembering Little Charlie: My buddy Charles Baty the blues musician
Little Charlie wasn’t only a musician to me. He was a buddy, somebody with whom I had shared a passion for languages and travel. Most knew Charles Baty as an internationally renowned blues and jazz musician. He passed away on March 6, 2020. I will miss my buddy Charlie forever.
Virtual travel experiences to tour the world when you can’t leave home
Virtual travel experiences are available all around the globe. It is possible to travel virtually from home for planning or pure enjoyment. We’ve assembled a comprehensive guide to the best virtual tours around the world, including museums, art exhibits, live concerts and theaters, national park tours, street art tours and virtual tours of various cultural destinations and sights.
An entertaining stay-at-home travel itinerary in the age of coronavirus
You are stuck at home because of coronavirus stay-at-home requirements from governments and health agencies. Looking for things to do? This is your ultimate stay-at-home travel itinerary … where every day will be the same and only your imagination will limit your travel adventures. Tongue planted fully in cheek!
Feeling like Pac-Man traveling in the age of coronavirus
The coronavirus upended the entire travel world seemingly in days. Hurrying out of Berlin, I felt like an evacuee – not that I really know what that feels like – but here I was being forced to leave somewhere I didn’t want to. I felt like Pac-Man scurrying away from the hungry ghost called COVID-19.
Kasbah du Toubkal hotel, a perfect Atlas Mountains sanctuary in Imlil
In the hills above Imlil, where there once were kasbah ruins, you find a grand mountain retreat called Kasbah du Toubkal hotel, carefully curated to maintain its historic flavor and local connection with an emphasis on sustainable operations. But Kasbah du Toubkal is much more than a glorious historic hotel on a hilltop. Read on to learn why you WILL want to stay here on your next Morocco visit.
Discover the secret Ostannya Barykada restaurant in Kyiv
Ostannya Barykada restaurant, also known as the Last Barricade restaurant, is a hidden secret worth discovering in Kyiv. It is not just a restaurant with historic décor and astounding, creative, all-Ukrainian food and drink. Think of Ostannya Barykada as a gastronomic space in a museum that gives a huge bear hug to the essence of Ukraine.
How to cook the best Moroccan couscous, thanks Riad Laaroussa
Until I cooked and then tasted the best Moroccan couscous during a visit to Fes, I had no idea how bad my couscous was. During a casual cooking class at Riad Laaroussa in Fes, Morocco, with the riad’s Queen of the Kitchen, Fatima, we learned to make Moroccan couscous the right way. We’ll show you how!
The real Kitzbuhel Austria: Visit Kitzbuhel through the eyes of locals
When you visit Kitzbuhel, look beyond the glitz and tourists with furs and diamonds, and you’ll discover the Kitzbuhel locals love so much. The real Kitzbuhel has gorgeous, soaring peaks, great trails, and everything picturesque, quaint and historic like the best Alpine villages you dream about.
8 things we don’t do anymore when traveling: Thanks, technology
Times have changed a lot over the years, especially when it comes to travel, travel preparation, and things we don’t do anymore when traveling: Postcards? How quaint. Paper lists of addressees? Ah, adorable and clumsy. Paper maps? Why when we have Google?
Understanding German Christmas market drinks – a short guide
German Christmas market drinks, options and choices. Having a Gluhwein at a German Christmas market seems an easy choice: hot mulled red wine in mug. But do you want a shot with that? Or a different flavor? German Christmas market drinks have become big business. So many choices. We’ll help you decide and know how to ask for what you want.
How to pick the best airplane seat for any flight
Trying to figure out how to pick the best airplane seat with today’s sardine-like seating is a challenge. Here are our proven tips and tricks to being able to pick the best airplane seat no matter what flight you are booking.
Charbroiled Oysters Recipe from the Louisiana Oyster Trail
Drago’s Charbroiled Oysters New Orleans style won me over. Know how to grill your own oysters with this recipe for Grilled Oysters from the official Louisiana Oyster Trail recipe book.
What to do in Northern California: Marin, Sonoma, San Francisco
When wondering what to do in Northern California think Novato as your base. Here you will find less expensive lodging and convenient access to premier agritourism, great eats, outstanding wine, California history, outdoor adventures and even San Francisco.
A perfect travel coffee maker: The coffee fix for travelers
When you need your java fix, nothing less that a perfect cup of coffee will do. But how do you get the coffee you want and like when traveling? Not so difficult if you pack the right travel coffee maker, gadget, bag or grounds to make sure you get your java, your way.
Fall of the Berlin Wall 30th anniversary
In 2019, Berlin is commemorating the fall of the Berlin Wall with a fall of the Berlin Wall 30th anniversary celebration. We have the best Berlin Wall information links so you are ready.
Best Christmas markets in Berlin: shop, sip, snack and more
When it comes to Christmas in Berlin, there are dozens of Christmas markets – so many that it can be difficult to choose the best Christmas markets in Berlin. Here are our top picks to experience among the best Berlin Christmas markets.
All of the things to do in Asilah Morocco plus where to eat
Asilah Morocco is an oft-neglected coastal city that offers a quieter, less frenetic medina, plus a beach, fishing port, street art, and great sunsets too. Here are all the things to do in Asilah Morocco.
Best luxury hotel in Fes Morocco: Riad Laaroussa can’t be beat
When you intend to spend time in the sensory-intense souk markets and medina of Fes Morocco, having a quiet, restful, clean escape is a must. Do not hesitate to select the Riad Laaroussa, the best luxury hotel in Fes.
Ultimate guide to the best shoes for travel
Ultimate guide to the best shoes for travel. Pick the wrong travel shoe and you will be grumpy on your holiday. We know a thing or two about travel shoes, and are here to help you pick the best shoes for travel.
When travel goes wrong: Sidelined by injury on the road
When travel goes wrong you are rarely as prepared as you’d like to be. I had made my way to Berlin two weeks before a long-planned photo trip to Morocco that I was beyond excited about. My plans were about to go sideways.
How to get from Spain to Tangier Morocco
The trip from Madrid Spain to Tangier Morocco is not difficult and not that expensive, using the Spanish train system called Renfe and the ferry company called FRS. And you get to pass across the Strait of Gibralter, the narrow body of water that is the only entrance to the Mediterranean Sea from the Atlantic.
Berlin October days filled with a festival of lights
The Festival of Lights in Berlin and Berlin Leuchtet (Berlin Illuminated) provide a delightful bright diversion for anyone visiting Berlin in October. The two light festivals illuminate hundreds of Berlin buildings, parks, monuments and facades with dancing lights, often moving to music.
Are you a responsible traveler? Sustainable tourism for a better world
Are you a responsible traveler? Are you thinking about sustainable tourism when you travel? Sustainable tourism can also be called responsible travel or ethical tourism, and we will show you how to be sure your current and future travels are fun, respectful, ethical and sustainable.
Kitzbuhel in the rain – Best rainy day options for travelers
You can’t choose your weather when you travel to Kitzbuhel or other mountain towns, but you can make the best of things by knowing rainy day options. Here are our tips for touring Kitzbuhel in the rain.
Never forget anything in a hotel room – tips from travel experts
Frequent travelers use various tricks for not forgetting things in hotel rooms. Here are our favorite tips and hacks so you never forget anything in a hotel room again.
Enchanting Botanical Nights at the Berlin Botanical Gardens
Botanical Nights in the Botanical Garden Berlin make visiting a botanical garden something full of mystery, magic, intrigue, musicians, lightshows and fun. Plants, trees, greenhouses and ponds come alive during Berlin’s Botanical Nights.