Posts By: David Duran
Posted on May 27, 2016 by David Duran in Travel
Food trucks are everywhere, and often it’s hard to track down your favorites. Luckily for Houston, there are plenty of popular food trucks taking over the city streets and no matter which one you may run into, you won’t be disappointed. The food truck scene has swept the nation over the past few years and avid foodies have created an app (Roaming Hunger) to constantly know where their favorite trucks are parked. Eating food made in a mobile kitchen has never tasted so good. Check out some of Houston’s hottest food trucks the next time you are in town.
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Posted on May 23, 2016 by David Duran in Travel
On a recent trip to South Africa, travel writer David Duran headed out to the bush to get up close and personal with some truly amazing creatures.
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Posted on May 20, 2016 by David Duran in Travel
When most people think of Orlando, Florida, they automatically think of amusement parks. There’s nothing wrong with wanting to spend some time with friends or family in some of the world’s best amusement parks, but what a lot of people don’t realize is that with just a short drive, Orlando still offers some of that amazing Florida beach coast that the sunshine state is famous for. After days of standing in lines and overpaying for lunch, getting away from the madness might seem rather appealing, and luckily, within under an hour and a half of driving time, visitors to Orlando can jump out of their cars and dip their toes into the warm sand.
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Posted on May 11, 2016 by David Duran in Travel
During a recent trip to the Palm Beaches, travel writer David Duran stayed at the Waterstone Resort & Marina, a Doubletree by Hilton hotel. Here’s his take on the experience.
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Posted on May 05, 2016 by David Duran in Travel
If Southern California and Los Angeles are on the travel radar, the options for where to stay are limitless. But if it’s beach time you’re craving with the family, Los Angeles has lots of perfect sandy beaches to offer. With year round warmth and endless coastlines, the beaches of Los Angeles will make for a memorable getaway. There are extremely touristy beaches that offer anything and everything under the sun, to the more local beaches that provide that extra elbowroom while trying to catch a tan. Los Angeles being a destination that requires driving, getting to and from each beach isn’t hard, but can prove to be frustrating during high traffic times, but once there, the glow of the sun and the feeling of the warm sand between your toes will have made it all worth it. Los Angeles in general has so much to offer for family vacations, but the beaches are truly what make it one of the most magical and visited places in the world. Below are some of the top beaches and destinations within Los Angeles County.
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Posted on May 04, 2016 by David Duran in Travel
There are two basic things you need when it comes to windsurfing; wind and water. It’s that simplistic, pretty much any destination near water can claim to be a top windsurfing spot, but it takes more than a few waves and a rental shack. The cleanliness of the water, the scenery that provides the backdrop to your adventure and the typical wind gusts should all play a factor when planning a windsurfing vacation.
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Posted on April 27, 2016 by David Duran in Travel
Maui is one of the most beautiful islands in the world and has been a top destination spot for decades for visitors from all over. It’s no secret that the island has stunning beaches and a lush interior that attracts snorkelers, hikers and overall vacationers. The friendliness of the locals is also what attracts tourism to the second largest island in Hawaii. There’s always a sense of pride with locals and they embrace visitors and enjoy sharing their love for Maui with them. The island is a place where visitors let go and leave feeling refreshed and reinvigorated. A lot of that is solely based on the chilled out atmosphere that permeates the air, and that is due to the Hawaiian culture that is part of each and every local on the island.
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Posted on April 26, 2016 by David Duran in Travel
If you are planning to head south for some much needed vacation time, South Carolina's exclusive Hilton Head Island has been a regular go to destination for nearby neighbors and savvy golfers from all around the world, but has most recently become more mainstream with the rest of us who didn't know too much about what Hilton Head had to offer. Not only is golf popular, but also, South Carolina's little gem is packed full of outdoor recreational activities and options for everyone, including the young ones. If being outside and enjoying the beauty of nature while getting in some fun sounds like your kind of getaway, below are some of the best outdoor adventures that Hilton Head has to offer.
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