Monthly Archives for April 2018

Take a Big Lebowski Tour

Getting Lost, Stories and Travel Info - Amanda - April 23, 2018

The Big Lebowski is one of the funniest and most creative movies ever to have been made in the 20th century. The film is jam-packed with sarcastic and somewhat cynical moments, and its characters make it even more interesting. Sure, the whole story is fascinating, but the way that Walter and The Dude, who doesn’t prefer being called by his surname, interact with each other is even funnier than the whole confusion that started everything.

If you’re a bit of a nostalgic and you’d like to go to the same places that show up during the movie or maybe you’d like to buy groceries from the same store The Dude did in the film, we’ve put together a list of spots you might want to check out in L.A. the next time you’re in town. You can create a Big Lebowski tour all on your own.

The Bowling Alley

The Hollywood Star Lanes is the place where most of the other events happen aside from those which usually occur at the Dude’s bungalow. Unfortunately, the alley was demolished back in 2002 and in its place now resides an elementary school. You can, however, take the best options in terms of bowling balls and alleys and check out the places nearby.

The wooden bridge

You know that moment when The Dude and Walter are supposed to throw a bag of money off a bridge to ensure that the ransom is paid and Bunny is returned safely? Well, that doesn’t happen exactly as planned, because Walter decides to throw a briefcase filled with his dirty laundry instead of the one with the money.
The wooden bridge where all of this occurs doesn’t exist in reality. However, it’s an actual bridge that connects the north of Simi Valley to the Santa Clara River, but it isn’t made out of wood. The material was added by the crew.

Larry Seller’s House

Larry Seller is an unfortunate kid that almost gets harassed by Walter because he doesn’t admit to having committed a crime he (of course) did not commit. To convince him to talk, Walter uses brute force and ends up going ballistic on a shiny Corvette. Unfortunately, the car did not belong to Larry. It was the property of his neighbor who had just acquired it. The house can be seen near the In-and-Out Burger on Camrose, and more specifically, on Stearns Drive.

The Nihilists’ Pancake House

On South Sepulveda Boulevard, you can still find Dinah’s Family Restaurant, which is a pancake place that opened back in 1959. That was the place where the nihilists used to gather and plan all of their future moves. The owners of the restaurant claim that about twenty million customers have been served since its opening in ‘59. Check it out, if you’re in the area. Apparently, the pancakes are really delicious.

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11 Tips To Have A Fun And Safe Family Adventure Holiday

Travel Tips - Amanda - April 20, 2018

If you are planning an adventure holiday with your family you will definitely want to be safe. Following a few simple tips and tricks can make your family adventure holiday perfect. Your holidaying has to be perfect and remembering these handy tips will certainly help you on the way to that. Some go-for-it tips for the perfect adventure holiday with your family and kids are here so that you can take a stay ahead and indulge in some breath-taking experiences with your family. Continue Reading

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Enjoy Northern Italy Tours with Family and Friends

Best Destinations - Amanda - April 10, 2018

A place of love, history and beautiful flavours, the northern part of the former Roman Empire is a social heartland complete of hidden treasures. Hear the music of the lapping rivers eco through the streets of Venice, dip your toes in the ocean by the truly amazing Ligurian coast, make and taste authentic Italian pesto, enjoy delightful Tuscan delicacies, scale the leaning tower of Pisa and fight like a gladiator in Rome as you whisk through Northern Italy on this fantastic family vacation. Northern Italy tours offer wonderful enjoying moments for which tourists are looking for in a vacation to Italy. This large choice of all-inclusive tours to north Italy is going to consist of fabulous expert English-speaking guides, high-class 4-star and 5-star resorts, delightful authentic northern Italian local delicacies and local wines, high-class transport between places, and more all at the lowest price.

There are many reputable travel planners and tour operators who are planning an affordable and luxurious tour to Northern Italy. From the canals of Venice and the idealistic Lake District to the Cinque Terre, Piedmont, and more, you will have an exciting experience and a relaxing outlook during the best that Italy has to offer.

Adventures In Northern Italy

Some tourists have the best way to truly get to know a town is to walk its roads. This is the idea behind Activities in Northern Italy walking tours. “On foot, we are able to escape the crowd, who tend to head to the ‘famous’ attractions,” its Website happily claims. One of their most affordable trips is “A Little Experience from Barbera to Barolo,” a four-day journey which starts with a drive through the scenery of Milan to the Monferrato wine region and the small mountain town of La Morra, where your wine region will comprise of samplings at wine cellars carved from rock, vineyard strolls, Gothic Castle passages and an enchanting view of Alba, capital city of Langhe. Before leaving at home, you’ll have time to taste delicious local cheese and Asti Spumante.

For those wanting to enjoy Italy without the crowd and the sometimes intolerable summer heat, a vacation of the north has plenty that is attractive. Let’s take a look at some must-see features.

  • The rise of budget airlines has meant that it has never been more readily found a cheap flight to north Italy. Both Milan and Verona have busy airports, with flights tickets from most major European cities. Verona is provided by regular flights from London Luton, which makes it a perfect place to start any tour.
  • If you aren’t able to choose an appropriately priced flight from Verona, then you might also consider Bologna as a feasible solution.
  • Lake Garda is within easy reach of both international airports. This grand lake has a quite amazing place, with a hilly background and a coastal feel. Covered by pretty towns and cities, Lake Garda is a natural centrepiece for any tour of northern Italy.
  • The area here is well known for its fine delicacies – eating out in Italy is not to be missed!
  • Verona itself, as well as providing an excellent base from which to understand more about the surrounding scenery, has a rich history. This is a town that was first brought to the attention of the British by no lesser figure than Bill Shakespeare.
  • The Dolomites, the great hills of the area, offer some amazing views and wonderful spots have fun with. The well-known cities of Vipiteno, Brunico and Bolzano are all well worth a visit.
  • Finally, no journey of this part of Italy would be complete without visiting the medieval walled elegance of Trento.

From having some of the finest French dishes in Emilia-Romagna, gaining the likes of Chef Anthony Bourdain, to the dreamlike shores of Lake Como where A-list stars relax and luxuriate, Northern Italy is a marvellous area that continues to attract. In the quiet canals of Venice, take pleasure in a private gondola ride or begin on a truffle hunt in Piedmont; a tempting adventure in Northern Italy is waiting for.

Northern Italy is complete of social places, charming unseen cities, and amazing scenery, which makes it the ideal area for independent discovery. The area has a well-mapped out road network and is perfect for drivers who are looking to discover the heart of Italy for themselves. Northern Italy is, in fact, so well-known for visitors that is known for have some of the best European road trip routes in the world, as well as some of the most well-known cities and places. Tuscany Trip is ideal for landscape, wine and well-known cities; to the Lake Como Hop, a vacation destination with a history; to the Unexpected Umbria, an area that offers a real French Experience?

A tour of north Italy involves some of the most beautiful cities, towns and scenery that this country has to offer – it is not to be skipped.

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