Tasty Destination - Food & Travel

I remember the first time I visited Tel Aviv in the summer. Walking out of the airport feeling like I just stepped into a steam room with my clothes sticking to my body and sweat already dripping down the side of my temples- it was awful. This was not the Middle Eastern chic I was accustomed to. I looked around at the Israelis around me wondering how and why they were wearing jeans in 100+ degree weather. This was the summer of 2006, when I was on my Birthright Israel trip . Since then I’ve learned a few tricks about how to keep my cool when visiting the Middle East in the dead of summer, and want to share a few with you here: 1. I Scream - Satisfy that sweet tooth and keep your cool? Sign me up. Israel is a frozen yogurt lover’s dream- on any given street you’ll find a fresh fruit stand making fro-yo, smoothies or serving up ice cream. If you’re in a rush- grab a Magnum ice cream from a local corner store. The vanilla on vanilla crunch happens to be my fave. Go ahead, indulge. ...

From the moment you decide to spend your summer vacation in Whistler’s Resort and town, the excitement begins to builds. Even though Whistler is one of the world’s greatest ski resorts, summers in Whistler are an outdoor paradise to be explored from June to September. The distance from Vancouver to Whistler is only 73 miles, and Vancouver makes a wonderful city to start your summer vacation. When summer arrives, the locals shed their winter coats and boots and get out into the beautiful Canadian sunshine. The winter months are filled with down-hill and cross-country skiing, snowboarding, tobogganing and even ice skating, but when the snow melts, the residents of Whistler leave their cars and hit the bike trails all across town. Whistler’s Valley Trail takes you all the way from one side of the valley to the other. In June and July, the air is filled with beautiful music from the free outdoor concerts on Whistler Olympic Plaza every week. The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra even provide...

Boutique hotels seem to be the trend these days, and this trend is most definitely because of boutique hotels like The Drake Boutique Hotel in Toronto, Canada. Toronto’s Drake Hotel certainly doesn’t disappoint. The hotel has all the amenities a guest could want and more. The hotel’s employees are waiting to help in any way that they can. A visit to this Toronto boutique hotel will surely be something you won't forget. While in Toronto, travelers should absolutely visit The Drake Boutique Hotel. A stay in this hotel is a unique experience, like a stay in the city of Toronto itself is sure to be unique. If you are well traveled, you will immediately notice the unique, international feel of the city of Toronto. The people are open, untrammeled and caring. Though this metropolitan city has been urbanized in the way the capital of any province is, it still manages to maintain a sense of community among the people. The kindness of the populace is unforgettable. In this way, The Drake ...

Are you planning for a vacation in the amazing country of New Zealand? Dunedin , being the second biggest city located in South Island, is considered as one of the most important cities in the region, given its historic past, cultural background and the geographic location. You can find a number of amazing tourist attractions in and around Dunedin that you will enjoy visiting. The city is regarded as the "Edinburgh of the South" and is very proud of its ancient Scots culture and heritage. The statue of poet Robbie Burns is present right in the center of the city, and a lot of its streets have got the same name as those in Edinburgh. Apart from this, Dunedin is also a university town, so you will see the city's colleges, churches, hidden streets and motorhomes when you go on the tour associated with the Univ. of Otago.                               Image Source: www.discovery-motorhomes.co.nz Mentioned ...

Sydney city combines both coastal and urban lifestyles. The city offers numerous harbor coves and well-known surf beaches ranging from luxurious quiet beaches to iconic surf breaks. This makes it hard for us to select the best or favorite especially because we, Sydneysiders, value all beaches highly. Given that it is summer, the beaches will keep you smiling the whole day as they offer the best environment to relax. You can access the beaches using public transport or better still use care hire services.                                                         Image Source: www.discovery-carhire.com.au/sydney.php         At Concrete Playgrounds, we thought of enhancing your summer beach experience by giving you a list of the best beach-side playgrounds with the perfect wave. 1. TAMARAMA BEACH Despite being very close...

                                           Image Source: www.discovery-campervans.com.au Previously known as the Outback, the country-cum-continent of Australia has emerged to be one of the most developed and progressive countries in the whole world. One of the main reasons is that it has achieved tremendous progress in a number of diverse fields like industry, science, medicine and manufacture. It also boasts of solid tourism. This is why the cities of Sydney and Melbourne end up attracting a number of travelers every year. The cities are known for their attractions as well as their sporty spirit. Also, people like to sample natural beauty and exotic flora and fauna. Here is a lineup of the 10 most amazing Australian attractions. 10. Tasmania The pretty coastal part of Tasmania remains to be one of the prettiest spots in Australia. The beaches and lagoons of Tasmani...