|
|
Travel Buzz – Africa on HorsebackFebruary 2012
Seeing the world by horseback is nothing new for veteran equestrian Susan Davis. The Houston caregiver-agency owner has been riding and traveling for two decades, often in the company of her college roommate and travel buddy Nancy Broadbent. Previous excursions took the two friends and their families to Italy and France, among other destinations. But when Nancy brought up the … Reader’s Choice Awards – U.S. and CanadaJanuary 2012
Last month, in honor of The Buzz Magazines’ 10th anniversary, we featured your Top 10 awards for international travel. To start off the New Year, we’re keeping it closer to home with your picks for the United States and Canada. 1. California: Nearly half of those surveyed listed a California destination. In the north, it was San Francisco, Lake Tahoe … Travel Buzz – Readers’ Choice Travel – Top Ten DestinationsDecember 2011
Houstonians are avid travelers, as we’ve documented each month in this space. So when we decided to compile an end-of-year roundup, we decided: Who better to ask than our readers? Hence the first of what we hope will be an annual tradition: the Readers’ Choice Travel Awards. We’re choosing the top 10 vote-getters in order to commemorate the 10-year anniversary … Tips for Travel to AlaskaNovember 2011
It’s been called America’s last great frontier. The astounding landscapes, untamed wilderness, abundant wildlife and mountain-man mentality live on in Alaska. Most Alaska travelers these days experience the state from the safety of a cruise ship. Our travelers chose a more independent route. For ophthalmologist Allan Fradkin and his son and daughter, Brendan and Allegra, Alaska was a last-minute … Tips for Travel to ParisOctober 2011
What is it about Paris? Countless artists, writers and cinematographers have tried their hand over the years. Perhaps dramatist Oscar Wilde summarized it best: “When good Americans die, they go to Paris.” Of course there is no need to die in order to make the trip of a lifetime to the City of Light. Houstonians Adriana Rosenbaum and Karen Urbani… Travel Buzz – Southern ComfortSeptember 2011
Travels in the Deep SouthFrom the beaches of North Carolina’s Outer Banks, to the genteel charm of Charleston and Savannah, the Deep South calls to each of us. We’ve read it in the defiance of Scarlett O’Hara and the decadence of William Faulkner; we’ve listened to it in the deep bass of Johnny Cash and the gravely croon of … Travel Buzz – Van City Has Something for AllAugust 2011
Nature and culture form the perfect blend in misty, mountainous Vancouver. Frequently ranked among the world’s best places to live, Vancouver is also the warmest city ever to host the Winter Olympics. Its laid-back West-coast attitude, its fresh, forested vistas and its colorful multicultural community make it a favorite destination for many heat-weary Houstonians. Some head toward Vancouver Island to … Travel Buzz – Lens to the World: Photo ExpeditionsJuly 2011
Travel these days has become virtually synonymous with photography. Everyone has become a photographer, it seems, in the digital age. But there are snapshots, and then there is travel photography. Travelers who plan trips specifically to create stunning imagery say it’s a completely different way to enjoy a destination and take something back with you that will last a lifetime.… Travel Buzz – Stylin’ in MiamiJune 2011
For that Latin-tinged glitz and glamour, for the latest in design and fashion, for powdery beaches that reach right up to your hotel, for night life that keeps on going even after sunrise, no place says “style” like Miami. Where else can you go to dinner and shopping in your bathing suit? Where else can you step out back and … Travel Buzz – New York, New YorkMay 2011
Taking a bite-sized view of the Big AppleIt’s an icon of a city, a place where every square inch of sidewalk holds a special significance: New York City, America’s other capital. From the awe-inspiring Statue of Liberty and the Empire State Building, to the economic engine of Wall Street, to the shopping destinations of the stars, the Big Apple … Travel Buzz – Loving LondonApril 2011
The eyes of the world will be upon this city of cities this month, with preparations underway for the April 29 royal wedding of William and Kate. While it’s doubtful that many of our readers will be attending that illustrious event, London is undeniably a favorite destination among Houstonians. For old-world charm, over-the-top cosmopolitan culture and a window onto the … Brighter Days in the Big EasyMarch 2011
Just five hours down the road from Houston, New Orleans is a world away in terms of culture and ambience. While Houston enjoys the Cajun influence of neighboring Louisiana, its sprawling modernity stands in contrast to the compact, antique French Quarter, the side-by-side, hole-in-the-wall jazz clubs, the family-owned restaurants and boutiques, the street performers and artists and all the rest … Travel Buzz – Utah: A Year-Round AdventureFebruary 2011
Utah has justly been called the home of the world’s best snow – the crisp desert air and the abundant snowfall in the mountains create conditions for some of the world’s finest skiing. With more than a dozen ski resorts to choose from and the convenience of a small city, Utah offers visitors the chance to fly into Salt Lake … Travel Buzz – Chicago for a ChangeJanuary 2011
If there’s any city in the north that shares the friendly, can-do, internationalist spirit that characterizes Houston, it’s Chicago. The Windy City, which ranks just ahead of Houston in population (No. 3 to Houston’s No. 4), is a similar melting pot of culture, with sizeable communities from nearly every country in the world. Like Houston, Chicago is an engine of … Travel Buzz – Top 11 Destinations for 2011December 2010
2010 was a big year for travel among Houstonians. In this column over the last year, we explored destinations as exotic as Singapore and Japan, as nearby as the Texas Hill Country and Big Bend, and as all-American as Washington, D.C. We traveled by train and by boat, and this being a nation of immigrants, we explored our roots, from … |
|
