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Updated: January 18, 2018 Besides buying millions of macarons, my 13-year old sister had one other wish for our French-Spanish vacation- she wanted to go surfing. And she wanted me to come with her. To that, I responded, “Are you crazy, it’s April! The water’s going to be freezing.” To which she responded, “All you care about is eating and speaking other languages!” With the heavy accusation of, “You are seriously at risk of becoming a grandma,” hanging in my face, I booked an hour-long lesson with Pukas Surf School in San Sebastián. Sister (and neoprene) love! The next thing I knew, I was sleepily sitting on a beach at 10 a.m., clad in a skintight wesuit, and getting yelled at by a large Spanish man. I’m not sure if you guys have noticed this yet, but I’m not all that athletically inclined. Yes, I can appreciate a vigorous hike and I played varsity tennis in high school, but extreme sports aren’t really my thing- … [Read more...] about Surf’s Up in San Sebastián

02 Oct Exploring The Hottest Attractions In Britain Posted at 21:41h in Blog by Victoria Have you ever thought about traveling to a foreign land? This will prove to be a very wise decision. Nevertheless, you should know that some countries are going to offer more than others. For Americans and Canadians, it would be very wise to travel to Britain. Doing so will be very beneficial and convenient. After all, you’ll have an easy time finding someone who is capable of speaking the English language. Therefore, you’ll be able to get help when you need. Just remember that you should put together a plan to ensure that you’re able to enjoy the best attractions the country has to offer. Below, you’re going to learn more about these attractions so you can prepare for your trip! Stonehenge If you’re going to be traveling to London, you’ll want to consider stopping by Stonehenge. Remember that this historical artifact can be found 10 miles from … [Read more...] about Exploring The Hottest Attractions In Britain

A spot of fishing to be had at the park Another one of Tokyo's massive public spaces, Oi Wharf Central Bayside Park is a sports lovers paradise. Complete with six baseball fields, two soccer fields, twelve tennis courts, a certified athletics field, a Japanese gateball field and a sports stadium, the park can't be accused of skimping on the action. With size, though, comes opportunity and the park turns out to also be an excellent place for families looking to enjoy a relaxing day out in the sun. With sakura cherry blossom viewing areas, BBQ area, walking trails, a dog run area, fantastic views of the harbour as well a number of forested groves and ponds, the park is an ideal space for a picnic with family and friends. Opened to the public in the late 1970s, Oi Wharf Central Bayside Park is one of Tokyo's many examples of made for purpose public spaces. Both the park's sporting facilities and its public spaces have proven to be a hit with city's residents. The sports fields … [Read more...] about Oi Wharf Central Bayside Park

I recently had the great opportunity to revisit one of my favorite cities in Germany, and one that is perennially underrated, Bremen. Perhaps best known for their link to the famous fairy tale the Town Musicians of Bremen, over two visits I’ve learned that there are many other reasons to love spending time in this remarkable city. Bremen has a very unique personality, one that is completely unlike any other city I’ve visited and I confess that I have absolutely fallen under its spell. Best when combined with a longer trip exploring Northern Germany, today I want to share a few reasons why spending two or three days visiting Bremen should absolutely be near the top of your travel to-do list. Vibrant History Bremen has been a rich and powerful city for a very long time, and that history is seen throughout the city. Most notably it’s hard to miss the city’s UNESCO World Heritage sites, Bremen City Hall and the statue of Roland. Recognized by UNESCO for its … [Read more...] about My Easy Love for Bremen, Germany in 5 Moments

PROVIDENCE — Nathan Carman thought his boat was in good working order when he left Point Judith, R.I., on a fishing trip three years ago, but something “fairly catastrophic” caused it to sink rapidly, causing his mother’s death, Carman’s lawyer said Wednesday. “Mr. Carman would never go out there with his mom in the middle of nowhere if he felt the boat was going to sink,” Carman’s lawyer, David F. Anderson, said during closing arguments Wednesday in a civil insurance trial over Carman’s efforts to collect $85,000 for the loss of the vessel. “Something let go in that boat.” In a 90-minute statement that capped the eight-day federal trial, Anderson argued that the 31-foot Chicken Pox was in poor condition when Carman bought it nine months before it sank, its problems masked by a good paint job and bonding. But a lawyer for two insurers countered that Carman, a Vermont man under investigation for the deaths of his … [Read more...] about Nathan Carman’s insurance trial comes to a close