Europe’s Capitals of Culture go through a selection process where contenders are measured against an established criteria. Judges, all experts in their respective fields such as literature, music, architecture and art, evaluate each city on its cultural merits and declare […]
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UNIQUE HAVANA RESTAURANTS THAT WILL AMAZE YOU
Havana restaurants sometimes get a bad rap when it comes to variety and service. But the restaurant scene in Cuba‘s fascinating capital is changing fast. The fact is that you can now get some pretty interesting and innovative meals throughout […]
DELVING INTO THE EUROPEAN CAPITALS OF CULTURE – PART 2
To celebrate the new millennium, the European Union chose nine cities as European Capitals of Culture as a way to show the enduring heritage and contribution of European cities to world culture and civilization. And in recent years, it has […]
WADI RUM CAMP, JORDAN: A PHOTO JOURNEY
Wadi Rum. Ethereal, timeless and mystical. A red desert with landscapes so otherworldly it is where the movie Mars was filmed. A stay at a Wadi Rum camp is a unique experience. Wadi Rum or The Valley of the Moon […]
15 HAVANA MUSEUMS YOU MUST SEE
Havana museums do not get the credit they deserve. When you think Cuba, you think music, classic American cars, colonial architecture, smooth rum and a vibrant nightlife among other things. But Havana has so much to offer in the realm […]
EXPLORING THE EUROPEAN CAPITALS OF CULTURE – PART 1
Back in 1983, Greece and France’s ministers of culture came up with the idea of selecting one city to be part of its European Capitals of Culture program. They thought it would be a good idea to unite Europeans by […]
AMMAN, JORDAN: A 2 DAY ITINERARY
What to do in Amman, Jordan for a 2 day itinerary? It’s tough to squeeze in all this ancient city has to offer, but I’ll try. Amman is a teeming city of 4 million and the capital of Jordan. Some […]
BEST THINGS TO DO IN HAVANA, CUBA’S COLONIAL CAPITAL
The best things to do in Havana are the ones that interact with the local people; a chat with local “Habaneros” on the Malecon, Havana’s seawall, will help you understand more about the country than any book can. Join in […]
TOP 10 CAUSES OF INJURIES AND ILLNESS WHILE TRAVELING, AND HOW TO AVOID THEM
Ask people what some of the top causes of injury or illness while traveling are and the answers might surprise you. Some will say terrorist attacks. In fact, according to NBC News, you are more likely to choke on food, […]
TRAVEL SAFETY TIPS YOU NEED TO KNOW
A couple of good travel safety tips and how you implement them can make all the difference between a great hassle-free trip and getting ripped off. We asked travel bloggers to give us their tips and advice on how to […]
HISTORICAL CEMETERIES AROUND THE WORLD YOU MUST SEE
Cemeteries are not usually at the top of travel itineraries. Some people are spooked by them, but others know that they hold a treasure trove of history and can be a surprisingly satisfying part of their trip. We’ve put together […]
13 EXTRAORDINARY THINGS TO DO IN THE UNITED STATES
Looking for things to do in the United States that are the quintessential soul of Americana? Look no further. We asked our fellow travel bloggers what they considered to be top things to do in the United States and they […]