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Intimate Music—Nashville Style
Fans of the new ABC drama “Nashville,” are getting a glimpse of one of the beloved venues among songwriters and singers in Music City. The Bluebird Café only offers seating for 100 people, but its reputation spreads worldwide. With the new weekly TV drama, interest in seeing the real place is exploding. When singer songwriters […] -
Top 5 Vacations for 2022
Generally speaking, January sucks. Alas, The Manual suggests you kick those broke, beginning of the year blues with some serious trip planning. With our top five international destinations for 2022, you’ll be punching the air and setting off on new adventures in no time. Istanbul Sprawled across two continents, this vibrant city offers a diverse […] -
Dog Friendly and Design: Monaco Hotel, Washington DC
Ruby was pretty chill as we walked past the 19th century corinthian-style columns (uplit by chrome and alabaster torcheries) to the mahogany reception desk. The lobby, with low-slung sofas of navy mohair before a Neoclassical fireplace (apple green walls and translucent evergreen chandeliers), didn’t look quite the place for dear, little Ruby, but the concierge […] -
Oman The Nomadic Way
Oman promises little but delivers lots; more culturally rich, politically stable and less religiously punishing compared to its Gulf neighbors, it has a great deal to offer. From unspoilt beaches to historic settlements to glorious deserts – in fact it boasts one of the largest all sand deserts in the world, The Empty Quarter, which […] -
Decamp to the Malaysian Highlands
Amongst the many changes the British Empire brought to its colonies, a significant one was propagating the use of hills stations; remote getaways where expatriates and their entourage could retreat to during the stifling tropical summers of low lying cities, from Moganshan in China, to Shimla in India. The Cameron Highlands were developed as Malaysia’s […] -
An Island in the Sun: Pelican Island, San Blas Islands, Panama
It has only been two years since they’ve paved the road from Panama City to the ramshackle port where it is possible to hop a small, motorized boat to any number of the San Blas Islands. It’s a rustic start, yes—but consider that you’re entering a remote and tranquil, yet vibrant tropical paradise patiently resting […] -
Austria: Yodle all the Way
The Almdorf Seinerzeit might just be the most fantastically picturesque mountain retreat you could possibly come across. Not exactly a small village and not quite a standard hotel – the Almdorf is rather a gathering of charming independent chalets, situated 4,600 feet above sea level, near the town of Patergassen on the Carinthian slopes of […] -
Argentina: Beyond the Pampas
According to locals, the true soul of Argentina can only be discovered in its boundless steppes, not in its cities. For centuries the Argentine grasslands have been the domain of the gaucho, a variant of the North American cowboy, providing their livelihoods through cattle rearing and sheep shearing. Whilst the gaucho is still very much […] -
Southern Foodways Alliance: More Than Just Barbeque
Without a doubt, the biggest trend in food over the past ten years has been eating smarter. Chefs, gourmands, and even marginally informed diners are more aware of what they are eating and where their food is coming from. One of the forebears of this trend is the Southern Foodways Alliance, which was founded thirteen […] -
Explore Asheville N.C.’s Vibrant Beer Scene
Love craft beer so much that you’d fashion a vacation around it? You’re in luck. Asheville, North Carolina, which has claimed the title “Beer City U.S.A.” several years running thanks to the Examiner’s online poll, provides a mega thrill for beer lovers. With its cool downtown, 11 microbreweries, scenic beauty and a plethora of outdoor […] -
Treehotel, Sweden
Elevating the concept of a country weekend to a whole new level, The Treehotel provides an achingly cool modern alternative for some quality green time. Located in the midst of the Boreal forest in Sweden, this awe-inspiring concept hotel will blow your mind. Fusing boyhood nostalgia with cutting-edge architecture, each treeroom was born out of […] -
Off the Beaten Path in Puerto Inca, Peru
Image used with permission by copyright holder There’re certain rewards for the intrepid traveler who ventures down paths not regularly featured by professional tour companies—like coming home with some badass pics and experiences that’ll make for some good round-the-dinner-table fodder. One such place is Puerto Inca—a quiet, beachside ruin of the principal port of the […]