We are very lucky at WSGT to welcome talented participants into our contests and most recently, the Travel Writing Award. As a way of saying “thanks,” we regularly feature contributing writers who display the WSGT Travel Badge. Our next Travel Writing Award opens on May 11th. We hope you will share your story! Sean Jungo I hope my writing reinvigorates the desire to … Continued
What’s worse than hiking with a bum knee? Not hiking. Not doing much of anything for that matter, other than obsessing about growing old. That’s the prospect I faced the day before the start of a recent week-long hiking trip in the Czech Republic. After two days of walking around Vienna, the starting point … Continued
At the southern tip of Israel and the northern tip of the Sea of Aqaba lies a well known paradise for Israelis that is beginning to show up on the international radar as a destination that is devoted to sun, fun, diving, partying and desert-based activities. The town in question is Eilat. For Israelis, Eilat a … Continued
I am so excited that this weekend is The Scuba Show in Long Beach! I went last year and discovered so many great destinations and dive shops. I wanted to share my recent trips with you and a few things I do not leave home without! I could not travel and dive without: LG V20: … Continued
“Spring is nature’s way of saying, “Let’s party!” —Robin Williams I love being in New York City at Spring time! This year I was there to celebrate a family birthday, see friends and go for my first visit to the New York International Auto Show. I had a really great visit and I want to … Continued
April NEWS: Plant seeds and Watch them GROW! At times over the last few years, I have wondered if I am making progress. Was leaving teaching to write about travel the right choice? Lately, I see that the seeds I have been planting are taking root and growing! I am very proud of my accomplishments! My trip to … Continued
Have you wanted to escape San Francisco Bay Area, but didn’t want to break the bank at the same time? Do you want to experience a choice of eight award-winning restaurants, a four-star spa as well as a 60,000 square foot casino that is all under one roof? If so, the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa … Continued
Food and travel go together like cookies and milk as I recently experienced during a trip to The Big Apple when I stayed at a DoubleTree by Hilton. It also reminded me that the brand has some really clever and creative programming and stay packages taking place right now – particularly for the upscale hotel … Continued
Thank you to Reader’s Digest for asking me for my secrets about how to sleep on a plane! My first secret: Don’t forget socks “For most people, sleeping in socks can be super-uncomfortable and annoying, when they’re in the comfort of their own bed. But when you’re flying high? It’s kind of the opposite: if you’re … Continued
Hello from NYC! I am here to celebrate a milestone family birthday and wanted to share some of my progress on my project of 50 New and Adventurous Things Before I turn 50. I went to my very first hockey game with JNTO. I loved being in the suite and learning about a whole new … Continued