Culture in Venice and Oysters in Ireland
Here's a round-up of some of the weird and wonderful events taking place across the globe this September.
Darius Fisher
Live Well, No Charge: How to Land a House-Sitting Gig
From Singapore to Sydney, Athens to Auckland, hundreds of opportunities exist for travel to exotic places, without paying for accommodation. Just take care of the morning paper, the pets, or the garden and you can stay in homes when the owners are away…at no cost. 55-year-old Mike Hopkins is a veteran house-sitter who loves the Caribbean.
Drink Beer, Fling Tomatoes, Race Pigs: Festivals from Around the World
In the West, we have Valentine’s Day. In Hong Kong, they have the Seven Sisters Festival. Kicking off on the seventh day of the seventh moon (August 6), single girls attempt to woo potential suitors by weaving, offering fruit, and waving incense near the famous Lover’s Stone.
An Airfare Junkie’s Guide to Flying for Free
IL’s Darius Fisher discovers an online community of mileage maniacs who have come up with a number of ways of flying for free.
Wander Lisbon’s Alfama Neighborhood
Of the grand capitals of Europe, Lisbon in Portugal is unjustly neglected by North Americans visiting the Old World. At the edge of the continent, facing the Atlantic Ocean, it’s just a little off the beaten track.
Cuban Fire, Books in Scotland, and Hungry Ghosts
Celebrate the arrival of a fleet of sailing ships in Waterford, Ireland, to kick-start the Tall Ships Festival June 30 to July 2. Three days of live music, theater, dance, and cultural events culminate in the “parade of sail” when the 70 ships start their race to Halmstad, Sweden.
Globetrotter: News From Around the World in July
Do you use frequent flyer miles? Then you’ve experienced the annoyance of keeping track of various account numbers, passwords, and accumulated miles with different airlines. Or worst yet, you may have painfully realized that your miles expired for one reason or another.
Overnight for Free Anywhere in the World
Connecting with locals overseas is one of the best ways to guarantee a successful trip, no matter where on the planet you’re headed. And there’s a way you can do that – gaining all the helpful tips, cultural insights, and lasting friendships a local contact can provide – and cut your accommodation fees to zero at the same time.
Great Jazz…Fast Horses…and a Wine Fight…
Takigi O-Noh takes place in Kyoto, Japan June 1 and 2. Noh is the oldest form of Japanese musical theater, where performers dance in the evening behind fiery torches.
Globetrotter: News From Around The World in June
While discount travel websites can be helpful, the only real way to grab an awesome flight deal is by researching and getting a bit lucky. Airlines offer short-term sales that often expire within days of starting. And some carriers advertise discounts at only certain (and often late) hours.