http://www.Globalrhythm.net/Travel/ Travel on Globalrhythm.net en-us Copyright 2013, Globalrhythm.net. All Rights Reserved info@ecomsolutions.net info@ecomsolutions.net http://globalrhythm.net/Travel/DispatchesFromTheHinterlandsofPatagonia.cfm The Perito Moreno Glacier in southern Argentina is bucking the global warming trend. According to Argentine officials, this ancient, frozen leviathan is one of the only glaciers on the planet not in retreat. Granted, it’s also not advancing , but these days you can’t have everything. Dan Moore http://globalrhythm.net/Travel/ABriefJourneyThroughBeijing.cfm In the past, Beijing, like Cairo or Rome, was synonymous with a rich historic past. It invoked images of ancient narrow alleys, dynasties and emperors, and even colorful dragon legends. But just like Hong Kong and Shanghai, and their respective flourishing economies, Beijing is as modern city of today with real people and real scenarios that are as interesting as any tradition. Diego Zerpa Chang http://globalrhythm.net/Travel/Negril.cfm If you’re planning a trip to Jamaica, chances are Negril is on your itinerary, and there are a few things you should know before flying into Montego Bay. Wes Orshoski http://globalrhythm.net/Travel/Caesarea.cfm Amidst the sand dunes and rocks between Haifa and Tel Aviv rests the ancient Roman port city of Caesarea. Once the site of a Phoenician port, the city was rebuilt and renamed by Herod more than 2,000 years ago, and has since been restored thanks to its significance as one of the largest ports in the Eastern Mediterranean. T.S. http://globalrhythm.net/Travel/Iceland.cfm If whispers of elves, threats of eating shark meat preserved in human urine, and repeated requests to say hello to Bjork preceded your trip to Iceland, you d probably be a little apprehensive too. Even so, there is a certain beguiling magic to the country s vibrant nightlife and breathtaking natural wonders. http://globalrhythm.net/Travel/TenerifeCarnivalTheCanariesWildestSecret.cfm Despite celebrations lasting a whole month, Tenerife carnival, which is rumored to be second only to Rio in size and splendor, remains a well-kept secret. Most of the 5 million plus annual visitors come here for the sun, sand and sea, enjoying the year-round pleasant climate at the many resorts, without having the slightest inkling about the island’s most prominent fiesta. Anna Maria Espsäter http://globalrhythm.net/Travel/Catalonia.cfm Eighteen years may have passed since his death, but Salvador Dali s magnetic presence is still felt throughout Spanish Catalonia. Billboards featuring floppy clocks or herds of spindly-legged elephants somehow complement the olive tree groves and quaint whitewashed villages, making this place as beautiful and surreal as any of his paintings. Dan Moore http://globalrhythm.net/Travel/Malaysia.cfm Befitting a rainforest enviornment, the sights and smells of Langkwai, Sbah and Borneo linger in the mind s eye. Bruce Sach explores Malaysia, but also makes an important stop to attend Sarawak Rainforest World Music Festival, whose goal is to preserve and encourage native music from around the globe. Bruce Sach http://globalrhythm.net/Travel/Peru.cfm Exploring towns of former slaves in southern Peru, Carol Amoruso visits and talks with experts and the people she meets in the street about this country s unusual history. She also tours the enchanted but notorious Hacienda San Jose—a former sugar plantation and Jesuit stronghold where 1,000 slaves were kept. Carol Amoruso http://globalrhythm.net/Travel/ClarksdaleALivingBluesHeritageMuseum.cfm Some may remember writer and photographer Jason Gardener s trip up the Amazon in our July issue, this time her explores Clarksdale, Mississippi, which is generally regarded as the birthplace of blues music. Jason Gardener http://globalrhythm.net/Travel/LivingOnShalaTimeStudyingYogaInMysoreIndia.cfm For many, the pilgrimage to Mysore begins with a tossed-off “Yeah, maybe one day,” during some morning post-practice chit-chat. But there has always been a buzz among Asthangis about this voyage. Youngblood Roche http://globalrhythm.net/Travel/ComingTogetherInSantoDomingoTheFirstAnnualAfricanCaribbeanPacificFestival.cfm Crowds filled the Plaza España in front of the historic Alcázar de Colón, the colonial palace where Christopher Columbus’ son lived in the 16th century, to see world music and dance. Jason Gardner http://globalrhythm.net/Travel/TribalStompVisitingThe2006NativePeoplesCelebration.cfm Passing through the gate of the festival grounds a towering pole loomed in front of us. After checking the program we realized we were going to have a rare treat: “Aztec” pole flyers were on the schedule. Randall J + Miho http://globalrhythm.net/Travel/LaPaz.cfm Describing La Paz as a market town would not do it justice. For a start, it’s not a town, but a city or rather a citadel, naturally fortified by a range of mountains, being on the Andean Altiplano. Dan Moore http://globalrhythm.net/Travel/ExploringVenezuelasOrinocoDelta.cfm The dawn over Venezuela’s Orinoco River creates a grey mist that obscures the jungle where river meets sky. The veil, intermingled with floating constellations of water lilies, creates a boundary-free, otherworldly environment. Jason Gardner http://globalrhythm.net/Travel/Spain.cfm Traveling through Spain or Las Españas, it’s intriguing and a little comforting to realize as you practice your Spanish that many of the residents are also using a non-native tongue. This is especially true in Basque country and Galicia. Bruce Sach http://globalrhythm.net/Travel/TheGauchoWayRidingLessonsInArgentina.cfm “Meet Diablo,” Enrique boomed as he approached, leading a moody-looking black stallion by the reins. Great, I thought, first time on a horse, and it’s the devil. Dan Moore http://globalrhythm.net/Travel/TheSoundOfSufismPrayersRingOutInFes.cfm Every June since 1994, music fans from around the globe have been flocking to Morocco for the annual Fes Sacred Music Festival. Tom Pryor http://globalrhythm.net/Travel/ANightInKatutura.cfm One of the first pieces of advice I was given prior to leaving for Namibia was to try to ready myself for the vast cultural differences that would confront me the moment I stepped off my plane in Windhoek. David Jones http://globalrhythm.net/Travel/TheSpiritOfBhutanLandOfTheThunderDragon.cfm Searching for a magic kingdom? Step back in time to a country where an 8th century leader flew on the back of a tiger to rid the land of evil spirits. Iris Brooks http://globalrhythm.net/Travel/CarnavalinRecife.cfm The shout “Tu Maraca! Tu Maraca!” reverberates throughout downtown Recife. More than 400 percussionists of the maracatu nação answer, beating out one thunderous common rhythm. Jason Gardner http://globalrhythm.net/Travel/Grenada1.cfm I was stunned to see that the water taxi we had ordered had actually beached directly in front of the restaurant. In the instant that it took to be whisked away, I thought, What a country! Bruce Sach http://globalrhythm.net/Travel/ChefchaouenMorocco.cfm Isolated in the Rif Mountains, Chefchaouen is one of Morocco’s great treasures. This small mountain village sweeps you away into a state of calm with its color scheme that embraces every imaginable shade of blue. Alecia J. Cohen http://globalrhythm.net/Travel/IndiasGaneshFestival.cfm Touching down in Mumbai after 16 hours in the air, my senses immediately told me that I was in for an adventure unlike any other. I knew India was going to be interesting, but little did I know I was in for an experience that would change my life. Alecia J. Cohen http://globalrhythm.net/Travel/Anguilla.cfm Whenever I fly Caribbean way, I most often choose to land on the under-the-radar islands. Grenada’s like that. So are Montserrat, St. John and Tobago. But Anguilla is my new favorite off-the-beaten-path getaway. Tom Terrell http://globalrhythm.net/Travel/Belize11.cfm Viewed from the sea, the jagged peaks of the Cockscomb Range take on the appearance of a colossal recumbent head whose sloping forehead, eyebrows, nose, mouth and chin warrant its epithet of the Sleeping Maya. Peter Eltringham http://globalrhythm.net/Travel/Trinidad1.cfm I was the only foreigner and white woman in the room. I wondered whether I had any right to be there. Dominique De-Light http://globalrhythm.net/Travel/Cairo1.cfm Cairo reminded me of New York City , the streets throbbing with traffic, and eateries, sheesha the ubiquitous tall water pipes of the Middle East joints, and bars bustling with activity into the night. Geronimo Madrid http://globalrhythm.net/Travel/Switzerland1.cfm The fact that Switzerland turned out to be far more interesting, a good deal more lived-in and not half as expensive as its reputation would have everyone believe, just goes to prove the maxim about taking nothing for granted. Matthew Teller http://globalrhythm.net/Travel/BuenosAires.cfm It was past midnight on a Saturday night in Buenos Aires as I made my way through the quiet neighborhood of Almagro to catch a dose of Argentinian theater. Anja Mutic http://globalrhythm.net/Travel/DurbanandtheZuluCoast.cfm The first thing that hits you when arriving in Durban from other, more temperate cities in South Africa is the humidity: hot, wet and sticky. But the weather isn’t the only thing that sets Durban apart. Tom Pryor http://globalrhythm.net/Travel/DisneyWorld.cfm Max, our eight-year-old son, having become enamored of geography and foreign culture—from his third-grade class—was ready to see the world. But, being eight years old, he wanted it to have rides. Jeff Tamarkin http://globalrhythm.net/Travel/Casamance.cfm The Casamance region is a dominated by its river, stretching from the capital Ziguinchor to the sea. The low-lying region is cut with waterways, lagoons and creeks and is green with mangroves and palm forests. http://globalrhythm.net/Travel/DiadelasMuertas.cfm Mexico’s “Day of the Dead” is a vibrant fusion of European Christianity and pre-Colombian ritual that’s become one of the most iconic festivals in all of the Americas. The holiday is much more than just a South of the Border variant of Halloween. Tom Pryor http://globalrhythm.net/Travel/KonstanzGermany.cfm Within sight of the Swiss Alps, the southwestern German university town of Konstanz is the main cultural center on the Bodensee Lake Constance, Europe’s second largest after Lake Geneva. Michael Stone http://globalrhythm.net/Travel/Grenada.cfm Grenada has a law that disallows hotels taller than palm trees and another that forbids private beaches. Although nicely developed for tourism, it is by no means overdeveloped. Bruce Sach http://globalrhythm.net/Travel/HongKong.cfm If you don’t mind bumping into a few people now and then, and understand that this isn’t the place to go if you just feel like lying on the beach with a drink in your hand, Hong Kong will not let you down. Jeff Tamarkin http://globalrhythm.net/Travel/HelsinkiFinland.cfm Helsinki is a beautiful port city with parks on islands, outdoor cafes and markets, a cool elegance and a love of art and design. David Rothenberg http://globalrhythm.net/Travel/IstanbulandCappadociaTurkey.cfm If you have ever thought about taking a trip to Mars but you’re reluctant to leave Earth just yet, try Cappadocia, one of the most fascinating spots in this world. And Istanbul is unbelievable and simply modern. Alecia J. Cohen http://globalrhythm.net/Travel/Cairo.cfm By the time I got to Cairo, I felt like a bargaining machine. My confidence was boosted by the seeming familiarity of the surroundings; Cairo reminded me of New York City, my home. Geronimo Madrid http://globalrhythm.net/Travel/PahoaHawaii.cfm The Island of Hawaii is one of the few places in the Western world where human beings have not yet managed—and don’t care—to hide from the creative and destructive powers of nature. The Big Island is a climatic, biologic and geologic smorgasbord. With desert to semi-arid to temperate to tropical zones, you could be caught in monsoon-like downpours while your neighbor is taking a swim on a sunny beach five miles down the road. Sven Eberlein http://globalrhythm.net/Travel/WelcometoBarbadostheLandofBlueOrchidsandGreenMonkeys.cfm The genuine sweetness comes not from the crop of sugar cane, but from the friendly folks. While some visitors come here to explore the sounds of soca, tuk or spouge, I am attending the annual Barbados Jazz Festival, where another set of blues take over. Iris Brooks http://globalrhythm.net/Travel/Quebec.cfm No matter where you veer off—Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupre, Cap Tourmente National Wildlife Area, Canyon Sainte-Anne—it s all good. Tom Terrell http://globalrhythm.net/Travel/AMusicalJourneyThroughtheImperialCitiesofMorocco.cfm Music provides a constant soundtrack as you travel through Morocco. In every city we visited, we experienced the sonic variety that emanates from this fascinating country. Peter Culshaw http://globalrhythm.net/Travel/Trinidad.cfm I was the only foreigner and white woman in the room. As the audition began, I wondered whether I had any right to be there, but it was too late. Dominique De-Light http://globalrhythm.net/Travel/GaneshFeverinIncredibleIndia.cfm I had dreamed of visiting Mumbai Old Bombay since I was a young girl. The romantic India I created in my head now stood before me, alongside a chaotic India I could never quite imagine. Alecia J. Cohen http://globalrhythm.net/Travel/MickeysMeccaABlueStaterSearchesforCultureatWaltDisneyWorld.cfm Is there more to The Happiest Place on Earth than rides and long lines? How about excellent dining and global culture, for starters? Jeff Tamarkin http://globalrhythm.net/Travel/Zanzibar.cfm Zanzibar is one of those names, like Timbuktu, that’s become a watchword for the exotic. Invoking it conjures up vague images of a spice island paradise, full of sultans and slavers, pirates and adventurers, and whatever else your imagination can fill in. Tom Pryor http://globalrhythm.net/Travel/Belize.cfm Viewed from the sea, the jagged peaks of the Cockscomb Range take on the appearance of a colossal recumbent head whose sloping forehead, eyebrows, nose, mouth and chin warrant its epithet of the Sleeping Maya. Peter Eltringham