Being in Havana is like traveling back in time. You stroll through streets with beautiful architecture. Buildings are slowly derelicting but you can still feel and see the beauty of the past. Cars of the 50s are driving on the roads. And the atmosphere of this city simply expresses impermanence. Read more...
Head to Europe on a city break and a museum trip is likely, but why not take a detour from the big hitters and try one of these excellent alternatives instead? Read more...
Big name destinations like the Rocky Mountains and Niagara Falls get a lot of attention from visitors to Canada, but there are plenty of other less iconic spots in the country that deserve more love. Read more...
As a year round family friendly destination, there is a lot more to Daytona Beach than just the tidal waves, year round sun, and car friendly beaches. In fact, Daytona is famous for hosting motorsports for over 50 years and is not home to the Daytona International Speedway as well as the headquarters for NASCAR and the Grand American Road Racing Association. Read more...
History (and sometimes, unfortunately, current events) shows us just how easily national borders can change, but we still like to think that they are permanent fixtures. These photos of different national borders around the world show you how both friendly and hostile nations like to fence off their turf. Read more...
Mexico City is a must, at least, once in a lifetime. It is one of the most populated cities in the world. It is a very beautiful city, chaotic for some, colourful and diverse for others. The people are happy and friendly; the climate is perfect, not too cold, not to hot; it's a multicultural country with 63 indigenous languages; its cultural, natural and historical heritage is classified among the sites of UNESCO; and the food is delicious... Read more...
We have been strip searched in Sri Lanka, been caught in Japan with over the prescribed amount of liquid, been taken to a security room in Sydney, paid a 'bribe' fee in Indonesia, had an elephant take from us because its penis was too big, and been generally through any thing that anyone wants to throw at us. Read more...
Did you know the U.S. government recommends you send your passport application in a special envelope? Or that losing a lot of weight may trigger the need for a renewal? Would you be surprised to find out that some people's passports are longer than short novels? Here are nine impressive, surprising, and vital facts about U.S. passports. You never know when one might apply to you. Read more...
The consequences of looking like a tourist in a foreign place can range from serious (becoming a target for theft and scams) to humorous (awkwardness, frustration, public embarrassment). Here are a few of the most blatant ways that your lack of familiarity with local culture in Europe can bring you public shame and humiliation, plus advice on keeping it cool while abroad. Read more... 7 Most Unforgettable Things to Do In Dubai
While traveling to Dubai, one can easily tire of all the high profile and expensive tourist attractions. When thinking of what to do it is good to remember that the best of a place can sometimes be free too. The fun and free things in Dubai have been enlisted below. Read more...
Eat a Big Meal
The altitude of an airplane can affect the digestive process. It's best to avoid big meals before a flight and rely on light meals, like a salad or sandwich. Carry light snacks such as fruit or vegetable sticks to eat during the flight if you're feeling peckish. Read more...
You can't possibly visit Dublin without sampling at least one pint of Guinness. Apart from the embarrassment of having to admit this to the family back home, you know it's good for you - at least that's what I was told when I was growing up in Dublin! It was normal to understand from a young age, that there were good, bad, and great pints of Guinness available, and the trick was to know what was what, from an early age... Read more...
We had finally the opportunity to test the new app Outbound, released just a few days ago. I can say I was quite excited to give it a try as finally we can have a sort of social network dedicated only to travellers. (I'm personally not a big fan of Facebook) Read more...
Despite living in Wisconsin for 23 years, I have never spent time in a Canadian city. My husband went to law school in Vermont, so he was quite familiar with crossing the [border]. Since we had a long weekend for the 4th of July this year, we decided to head north. (I realize traveling to Canada on America's birthday seems rather unpatriotic, but we have to utilize those vacation days!) I found a great flight special from Atlanta to Montreal... Read more... Where to Travel This Year, According to Your Astrological Sign
Like me, you may have made a habit of checking your weekly (or daily) horoscope. Sure, it's fun to see when Mercury is in retrograde, or when you should ask for a raise, or exactly how you should approach a sticky situation with a friend of family member. But if you truly identify with your sign (mine is Sagittarius, the traveler - appropriate!, Read more...
