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Things to Do and See in Dubai, UAE
Dubai is a shining gem of the United Arab Emirates or UAE. An ultra-modern city, Dubai is known for its glamour, luxury and opulence. When it comes to... Read more
Posted on 01 July 2020 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION -
Brazilian Cachaça Trip Day 8: Curitiba and Morretes
I was up before dawn, checked out, and on the road while Itajaí slept. My flight was at 9 am, and I made it to the airport by 7:30. I was going to miss Santa... Read more
Posted on 25 June 2020 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION -
Shore Diving in the Pacific Northwest
My wife Amy and I decided to go scuba diving in the Seattle-Tacoma area while visiting my daughter on her 21st birthday. We found shores of the Puget Sound... Read more
Posted on 20 June 2020 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION -
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque: A Combination of World Cultures and Islamic Beliefs
The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is an epitome of grandeur and harmony. It is located in the heart of Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates. Ofte... Read more
Posted on 15 June 2020 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION -
48 Hours in Ko Samui – A Short Vacation with No Prior Planning at All
When the minivan pulled in at the station in Hat Yai, I got off the car and randomly made my way into one of the travel agent's offices lining a bustling street... Read more
Posted on 10 June 2020 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION -
Top 11 Ways Joi De Vivre Abounds in Southern Quebec
In a rough equidistance between Montréal and Quebec City as well as sharing a multistate northern U.S. border spanning New York State to Maine, Canada's Souther... Read more
Posted on 05 June 2020 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION -
A Backpacker’s Guide to El Nido
El Nido is a municipality that lies in the northwest part of the Philippine island Palawan. The name comes from the Spanish word "nido", which means a nest.... Read more
Posted on 31 May 2020 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION -
Tips to Travel to Mexico City
by Javier Mercado The Mexico City Airport is located in the urban area, you can easily find transportation or a taxi site at the airport itself, they are... Read more
Posted on 25 May 2020 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION -
Mount Cook Scenic Flights, New Zealand
Why New Zealand? The answer is simple. It is breathtakingly beautiful! My first visit to this island country left me awestruck and mesmerised to say the least. ... Read more
Posted on 20 May 2020 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION -
Brazilian Cachaça Trip Day 7: Luis Alvez and Itajaí
I'd been on the road for a week when I woke up in Itajaí, my last full day in Santa Catarina. The storm clouds had cleared and there were people getting in thei... Read more
Posted on 16 May 2020 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION -
Top 10 Things You Must Do in Venice
Upon exiting the Venice train station travelers are greeted by turquoise canals and a stunning church. This is like a scene from a movie; one cannot have arrive... Read more
Posted on 08 May 2020 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION -
Wines Deep in the Heart of Texas from Becker and Fall Creek Vineyards
Becker Vineyards It all began when the Becker family began searching for a log cabin to renovate for their Texas Hill Country get away from their main... Read more
Posted on 06 May 2020 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION -
Brazilian Cachaça Trip, Days 5 and 6: Florianopolis, Itajai, Luis Alves, Santa...
I departed Nova Petropolis at 6:30 am. There were so many more things to see in Rio Grande do Sul, of that I was sure. But I had to get on the road, appreciate... Read more
Posted on 04 May 2020 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION -
Brazilian Cachaça Trip, Day 4: Harmonie Schnapps and Velho Alambique
On Friday morning, I headed to Harmonie Schnapps. I’d set up this visit before I’d left Brasilia and was excited to visit a distillery that had received so... Read more
Posted on 02 May 2020 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION -
A List of Important Places To Visit In Leh-Ladakh: The Land of High Passes
The valley of Ladakh is one of the most visited tourist destinations in India. The valley is famous for its pristine landscape and snow-capped mountains, and... Read more
Posted on 30 April 2020 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION -
Pan-Atlantic Adventures in the Rainforest
A sense of dread seeps from my shoulders down to my knees. I tried to pull and shake the bolt, each time more frantically. And just like that, I was trapped in ... Read more
Posted on 27 April 2020 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION -
11 Things You Need to Know Before Visiting Iceland
Our excitement, which had been building prior to our trip to Iceland, reached a crescendo after we landed. We immediately saw beautiful snow-covered mountains,... Read more
Posted on 25 April 2020 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION -
Emotion and Historical Insight at Ronald Reagan Museum
On a recent trip to southern California, with some time on my hands on a Monday afternoon, I decided to point my wheels toward a place that had always... Read more
Posted on 21 April 2020 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION -
Brazilian Cachaça Trip, Day Three: Canela
Gramado and Canela were two cities that I didn't have much interest in visiting. I'd stayed in Gramado toward the end of 2018 with my family. It's a town that i... Read more
Posted on 19 April 2020 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION -
Why Philosophy is an Ideal Travel Companion for Adventurous Minds
In 2019, there were 1.4 billion international tourist arrivals globally - and, given that the planet only holds 7.7 billion humans; this figure alone suggests... Read more
Posted on 15 April 2020 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION