Beyond Guidebooks: Deeper Experiences Through the Lens of Travel
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Mark Fry’s small desk is an interesting stop on a tour of the Weta Workshop (spelled Wētā but I tend not to use accent marks Americans don’t, so please forgive my “Americanization” as it is done to correspond with Google search) in Wellington, New Zealand. Here, he makes models, conceptual ideas for many of the… The post Weta Workshop: The Power of Creation first appeared on The Royal Tour . The…
The three buildings that make up the majority of New Zealand’s parliamentary offices couldn’t be more different. The most iconic, called the Beehive, holds the offices of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, while the other two host Parliament itself and the official Parliamentary Library. Sitting in a row, it’s a rather odd journey through time… The post Visiting the New Zealand Parliament first…
Editor’s note: This guide from guest writer Mike Still couldn’t come at a better time for me, as I’m getting ready to return to Alaska for the first time since 2005. I’ve taken notes, and I’m sure you will, too! For more of Mike’s writing, click here to visit his index page here at The… The post A Seafood Lover’s Guide to Eating in Alaska first appeared on The Royal Tour . The post A Seafood…
“Sint Eustatius has the product. The challenge is getting people here.” For about the seventh time in the past hour, I repeat these exact words to Luceta. Luceta works for the government here on Sint Eustatius, or Statia as it’s normally called. Her portfolio involves tourism, and she is intimately involved in the island’s brand… The post Good Times on Sint Eustatius first appeared on The Royal…
In 1636, Dutch expansion in the New World was in full swing. Over the past decade or so, colonies had been set up in New Amsterdam (now New York), as well as Caribbean islands like Sint Maarten and Curacao. But fueled by the desire to monopolize trans-Atlantic trade routes (in contrast to the goals of… The post The Fascinating History of Sint Eustatius first appeared on The Royal Tour . The post…
Editor’s note: Sam’s last (for now) installment from India takes us to the Hindu holy city of Varanasi on the Ganges. It definitely makes me excited to visit in November! For more of Sam’s work, click here to visit his index page. “This is real India,” my guide proclaimed. “The country is big and diverse,… The post Exploring India’s Holy City of Varanasi first appeared on The Royal Tour . The post…
When I was younger, I went on a lot of cruises. I mean, A LOT of cruises. (Here’s my take on cruises.) At this point in my life, and at this point in my travels, I’d be less likely to take one based on a number of factors. But there are a couple of large… The post Trip Itinerary: BC/Alaska first appeared on The Royal Tour . The post Trip Itinerary: BC/Alaska appeared first on The Royal Tour .
For those who want to island hop in the northern portion of the Caribbean’s Lesser Antilles, there are few options. One can take a ferry. Or one can fly. And while ferries can be ok for especially short trips, most island hopping necessitates a flight, either because distances are too far for day trip realistic… The post An Honest Review of Winair first appeared on The Royal Tour . The post An…
This isn’t an article about food. I mean, yes, it is an article about food. But it’s so much more than that. The concept for this was originally to write about Flavors, a celebration of the culinary traditions of the island. So I set about to try all sorts of restaurants, from casual to more formal,… The post The Flavors of Sint Maarten Part Two: Beyond Philipsburg first appeared on The Royal Tour…
This isn’t an article about food. I mean, yes, it is an article about food. But it’s so much more than that. The concept for this was originally to write about Flavors, a celebration of the culinary traditions of the island. So I set about to try all sorts of restaurants, from casual to more… The post The Flavors of Sint Maarten Part One: Philipsburg first appeared on The Royal Tour . The post The…
