Posts by Eric Hiss
Hollywood Walk of Fame: There’s An App For That
New to iTunes, The Los Angeles Times Hollywood Star Walk App brings the Walk of Fame to life, putting detailed info on more than 2,000 stars at your fingertips.
Read MoreSpirited Champion: Whiskey Tasting With One of Ireland's Best At Four Seasons Dublin
If you can imagine yourself sipping some of the world’s best whiskeys with a vaunted connoisseur in one of Dublin’s best whiskey bars, you’ve come to the right place.
Read Morewandermelon Is Going To Argentina!
Come tipple some Malbec and nibble some empanadas with us as we share details of the “New Years in Argentina” group adventure we are leading this December.
Read MoreACTION SPORTS BUZZ: Dream Extreme Female Kiteboarding Clinic And Fundraiser
Guinness World Record holder and 9-time World Kiteboarding Champion Kristin Boese to host clinic to benefit victims of domestic violence.
Read MoreNorthern California Foodie Haven, Mendocino, Now Cultivating Cocktail Culture
Historic MacCallum House Inn & Restaurant is serving over 60 cocktails featuring an innovative alchemy of exotic spirits and locally sourced ingredients.
Read MorePanama Resort Sets Gold Standard For Central America Adventure Travel
The Gamboa Rainforest Resort offers adventure served up with sybaritic touches like a full-service spa.
Read MoreFrench Polynesia at Center Stage for Total Solar Eclipse
The total solar eclipse predicted for July 11 will create quite the show in one of the most beautiful places on Earth — the constellation of islands that comprise French Polynesia.
Read MoreNext Time You Travel, Pack For A Purpose
The Pack With A Purpose organization makes doing good when you travel as easy as bringing a few needed supplies along for the ride.
Read MoreSanta Barbara Stands In The Sand
The tragedy still unfolding along the Gulf Coast following the BP Oil Spill has spawned an event in Santa Barbara to show solidarity with the people and environment impacted by the spill.
Read MoreWorld Cup Videos: Global Videos Celebrating The Games
Let the Games Begin! (on Youtube anyway). Videos from advertisers, musical stars and others from around the world are setting the stage for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.
Read MoreLast-Minute Memorial Day Travel Ideas
If summer has snuck up on you and caught you with no getaway plan, we have a few ideas to help with that well-deserved break.
Read MoreWorld Cup Links: Tickets and Travel to South Africa and Other Important Stuff for Goal-Oriented Travelers
Just back from South Africa, I’m fired-up about travel opportunities there, most notably, the imminent World Cup. The Big News: it’s not too late to go, tickets and hotels are still available!
Read MoreBing Travel Summer Forecast: Domestic Airfares Going Up
Travel experts at search giant Bing predict a more than 22 percent rise in airfares, but say savvy travelers can still save.
Read MoreTripAdvisor Debuts TripWow, A Free Share-Friendly Slideshow Program
We tried it and it’s pretty cool─and an easy way to share your travel images with friends and family.
Read MoreIceland’s Volcano Continues to Erupt and Disrupt
The volcano under the vast Eyjafjallajökull glacier erupts for the second time in less than a month causing delayed and canceled flights, widespread flooding, and one helluva fireworks show.
Read MoreTeam USA Wins Gold At Cocktail World Cup
We didn’t win the hockey gold in Vancouver, but who cares…A trio of US bartenders stir up a winner at New Zealand’s annual 42BELOW Cocktail World Cup.
Read MoreAnd We Have A Winner!
We’re happy to announce that wandermelon’s Paso Robles Wine & Spa Weekend Promotion was won by one of our loyal subscribers, Karen Weiberg.
Read MoreBranson's Virgin Galactic Takes Flight
Sir Richard celebrates another achievement as VSS Enterprise, the world’s first commercial spaceship, takes to the skies at California’s Mojave Air and Spaceport.
Read MoreTravel Books: Inspired Reads for the Road
Indie travel bookstore Traveler’s Bookcase suggests recommended reads for parents who want their kids to be as worldly as they are.
Read MoreWine-Lover’s Nirvana: Paso Robles
Some are saying the California Central Coast town of Paso Robles is the next Napa – without the traffic and attitude. Want to see for yourself? Read on and you could win a trip.
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