http://journeysandadventures.today.com Looking for info on travel books? Possible destinations? Unique accommodations? This is it! Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:56 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Our good friends at TripAdvisor have given those of us that think we're worldly and smart another chance to either support our claims or prove to ourselves that we're lying.      The 12 levels of Know Your World are set to challenge your knowledge of countries, capital cities, and well-known sights ... http://journeysandadventures.today.com/2009/06/01/know-your-world-a-traveler-iq-challenge/ As some of you may have noticed (I know at least one person did--thanks for following Journeys and Adventures so much!), I've slowed down in my posting this month.  It's time for a bit of a break as I figure out my true writing goals and business plan.  I'm sure ... http://journeysandadventures.today.com/2009/05/03/taking-a-break/ The word, “agriturismo,” combines the Italian words for agriculture and tourism and represents a unique accommodation choice for anyone traveling to Italy.  An agriturismo is a large Italian farmhouse that has been converted into a vacation home—some are luxurious while some are more basic, some have swimming pools while others ... http://journeysandadventures.today.com/2009/04/26/sunday%e2%80%99s-special-unique-accommodation-an-agriturismo/ Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is one of Germany’s most famous citizens—as a writer, he covered various genres including poetry, drama, and literature.  His most famous work, Faust (which follows a scholar who, through his thirst for knowledge, makes a deal with the devil), is considered “one of the greatest works ... http://journeysandadventures.today.com/2009/04/24/fridays-featured-travel-book-goethes-italian-journey/ The towns and villages that surround Lake Garda are the lake’s greatest attraction—some have narrow winding alleyways, some have sandy beaches, some have medieval castles.  They all have friendly people, delicious food (with fresh fish from the lake, of course), and serve as charming vacation spots for anyone visiting Northern ... http://journeysandadventures.today.com/2009/04/22/lake-gardas-towns-and-villages-top-vacation-spots/ Located in Northern Italy, Lake Garda (known as Lago di Garda in Italian and Gardasee in German) is a popular vacation destination that attracts thousands of visitors each year, particularly in the warm summer months of May through August.    Situated at the foot of the Alps, Lake Garda offers visitors ... http://journeysandadventures.today.com/2009/04/21/lake-garda-lago-di-garda-gardasee/ As the dismal news about the economy continues to overwhelm the media, we all want to do everything we can to save our money and protect ourselves for the future.  For many, this means no vacation this year.    But, the economy’s bad news and the idea of keeping to a ... http://journeysandadventures.today.com/2009/04/20/saving-money-on-travel/ We’re used to having airplanes take us where we need to go when traveling, but can you imagine having an airplane serve as your hotel at your next destination?  No, not the cramped tiny seats you’re used to on flights, but comfortable beds with flat-screen televisions.    The Jumbo Hostel in ... http://journeysandadventures.today.com/2009/04/19/sunday%e2%80%99s-special-unique-accommodation-airplane-hotel/ With the way the economy is going, we are all trying to find a way to live life "below our means," just the like The Single Frugalton who shares ideas on how to save money, advice on appreciating the small pleasures of life, and other tips on living frugally.  One ... http://journeysandadventures.today.com/2009/04/18/find-yourself-enchanted-by-fredricksburg-texas/  From the Books about Northern Europe collection:    Griff Rhys Jones is a well-known comedian, producer, and actor in the United Kingdom—working with Mel Smith, Jones has produced several popular British comedies including Da Ali G Show, Smack the Pony, and Big Train.    Jones shares his sense of humor in a ... http://journeysandadventures.today.com/2009/04/17/fridays-featured-travel-book-to-the-baltic-wih-bob/