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2019 PHOTO OF THE YEAR…and the winner is…
The winner is December’s Mount Ararat in Armenia. Choosing the Photo of the Year is always fun because it reminds me of the beautiful and interesting places in the world. The year 2019 had some nice fulfilled expectations. Petra and […]
TAORMINA, SICILY: RESTAURANTS AND ATTRACTIONS
Taormina restaurants and attractions are around every corner in this ancient city, the gateway to Sicily. It is a great place to absorb your first impressions of this culturally fascinating island. Taormina attractions have been drawing visitors for centuries. It […]
TOP 16 THINGS TO DO IN GRAN CANARIA, CANARY ISLANDS (SPAIN)
I wasn’t entirely sure where the Canary Islands were, much less the many things to do in Gran Canaria, one of the main islands in the Canary Islands. The island of Gran Canaria was certainly a surprise. Here is a […]
5 AWESOME DAY TRIPS FROM BAKU, AZERBAIJAN THAT WILL AMAZE YOU
The best day trips from Baku will take you to locations filled with high artistic achievement, mysterious temples, and amazing natural phenomenon. After a couple of days exploring Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan with a Baku city tour, it’s time […]
SAFE TRAVELS: A DOCTOR’S 20 TIPS FOR TRAVELING HEALTHY
Traveling healthy is key for a positive travel experience. That’s why people say “safe travels” when they see you off. The last thing you want is to spend your valuable off-time sick in bed. I’m frequently asked if I have […]
18 COMMON TRAVEL SCAMS AND HOW TO AVOID THEM
Travel scams are a fact of life when you are in an unfamiliar environment, especially in a foreign country. But there are ways to protect yourself to at least minimize the chances of falling prey to scam artists. The first […]
ORTIGIA, SICILY: ITALY’S HIDDEN MAGICAL CITY
Ortigia, Sicily, Italy, spelled both Ortigia and Ortygia, is everything you imagine an ancient Sicilian town to be. It is a jumble of disparate cultural influences combining to create impressive architecture, a laid-back attitude, and food so good you want […]
TOP TEN THINGS TO DO IN NEW YORK CITY FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Looking for things to do in New York City for the holidays? It’s a magical time. All up and down 5th Avenue the streets are ablaze in twinkling lights. Animated characters populate the large store windows and the aroma of […]
20 UNIQUE NEW YORK CITY ACTIVITIES YOU CAN’T DO ANYWHERE ELSE
Unique New York City Activities You Can’t Do Anywhere Else Unique New York City activities you just can’t do anywhere else abound in this great metropolis. New York City is a major destination in large part because of its unique, […]
THE WORLD’S BEST STREET FOOD IN 29 AMAZING CITIES
Where do you find the world’s best street food? Wherever people love to eat that’s where. Some cities satisfy a foodies cravings better than others. Here are 29 cities where food is taken very seriously as reported by travelers that […]
9 HIDDEN GEMS IN AMSTERDAM YOU MUST SEE
Amsterdam is a very special city with lots of hidden gems. To make sure I don’t miss the top ones, I’ve asked Amsterdam expert, Valentina Djordjevic, to give us her impressions of the top attractions in one of her favorite […]
DISCOVER UNIQUE CUBAN RESTAURANTS IN NEW YORK CITY
The recent proliferation of Cuban restaurants in New York City is both impressive and welcome. Some years ago, if I said “Cuban cuisine” you probably would have thought “rice and beans.” Oh!, how things have changed. Little by little the […]