Are you planning your maiden visit to Dubai? Many people desire a trip to Dubai, whether it is a family vacation, shopping or a tour around the beautiful city. Apart from being a favorite travel destination, it has various accolades that attract tourists from all over the world. However, besides its attractiveness, Dubai has many…
These are the 12 largest pools in the world in terms of total swimming area. The average Olympic-sized swimming pool measures around 0.12 hectares. This makes the largest of these pools, City Stars, around the size of a hundred Olympic swimming pools. 4 of the 12 World’s Biggest Swimming Pools are in Chile. This is…
A visit to the island city-state of Singapore is often a wonderful experience considering its unique nature. However, your stay won’t be short of some limitations since you will need to be cautious in every action that you take. Failure to be wary risks arrest and imprisonment. Below are some of the weird things that…
The Turks and Caicos Islands, a British overseas territory near the Bahamas in the Caribbean, consisting of 40 islands and cays, 8 of which are inhabited. It is arguably an excellent destination for divers and snorkelers and one of the most beautiful places in the world with over 370 km (230 miles) of nearly abandoned…
The Cayman Islands are an overseas British territory located on the Western Caribbean Sea, 145 km (90 miles) south of Cuba. The country is made up of 3 islands namely; Cayman Brac, Little Cayman, and Grand Cayman. It became famous in the 1980s for its rich offshore banking system and nowadays it is the world’s 5th largest financial center, only…
Bermuda is a semi-tropical paradise made up of 181 coral covered lava based islands, just a two-hour flight from most East Coast U.S. cities. World’s most beautiful pink sandy beaches (yes, they really are pink), crystal clear turquoise ocean waters with breathtaking marine life, crisp colonial architecture, warm weather, and a fascinating sea-faring history combined with authentic British charm.…
The Azores is at the top of very few lists but that’s because it’s one of Europe’s most unknown treasures. These 9 islands are a beckoning blip in the middle of the Atlantic whose emerald mountains merge into dazzling sandy beaches under a seemingly endless sun. Relaxing natural spas, friendly locals and unforgettable vistas dominate these islands…
Are you the kind of person who enjoys Nikki Beach and spraying bottles of champagne around a swimming pool with a lot of people? Well, this blog is definitely not for you. I like to find a deserted beach, preferably with no one else to be seen. Antisocial? Very, but who cares? My trip starts…
Skiing was once considered a luxury pastime, only accessible to the wealthiest of winter-enthusiasts. Nowadays, skiing is a popular winter sport enjoyed by the masses, which draws various crowds to the different ski resorts in the mountains around the world. It’s no surprise either, since skiing and other winter sports are great fun. When paired…
Dubai is a complete world in itself. You get everything from pin to plane and the city is loved by both, the ones who eat with the golden spoon and the ones who live in an economical lifestyle. But for the locals who stay in the city and the tourists who stay in Dubai for…
Situated on the Black Sea shore, Odesa is the summer capital of Ukraine and its third-largest city. This charming city was founded in 1794 and is a relatively young city compared to Kiev or Lviv. However, a great number of architectural and cultural monuments, as well as the warm Black Sea and delicious cuisine, attract…
Not only does New Zealand offer some breath-taking views, but by traveling by car, you can benefit from roads that are easy to drive; the traffic is usually at low volumes, which all helps to add to the perfect road trip. If you are planning a holiday to New Zealand, consider one of the following…
When people consider going on an African adventure, going on a safari or visiting the culturally diverse tribes, the Southern African country of Namibia rarely makes the short list. And why, I don’t know. Perhaps it’s because few have ever heard of it, thus deeming it a no-go zone, perhaps because there are so few…
As one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe, Croatia is a country known for places like Dubrovnik, Split or Zadar. But there is much more to it – unlike other Croatian destinations which are well known in European and global terms, these destinations have not yet caught the eye of an average tourist.…
Being an architect indeed takes a lot of creativity, skills and imagination. No wonder why many bigger architectural buildings soon get a nickname of wonders – indeed then sometimes you look at some buildings, it literally takes your breath away. If one day you are planning on visiting them don’t forget to charge your camera –…
Up in the highest mountain ranges of Portugal resides a mysterious giant hole at Covão dos Conchos, Serra da Estrela, that looks like it opens up into the very core of the Earth. Although we would love to let our imagination dream up what could possibly be lurking down inside that hole, Covão dos Conchos…
Nowadays, everyone’s dream is to be independent. We all look for a way to do things ourselves. To cook a gourmet dinner at home, to assemble a 50 piece closet, to sew a beautiful dress, to build a house, you name it. One can learn to do everything online. However, to travel alone around the…
Despite popular belief, San Francisco doesn’t have the steepest road in the world (or even in the U.S. for that matter). Of course, what’s defined as “steepest” is certainly up for debate. But, Baldwin Street, located just a few minutes northeast of downtown Dunedin, New Zealand is reputed to be the world’s steepest residential street, according…
The Islands of Tahiti, in the heart of the South Pacific, made up of 118 islands and atolls spread out over five archipelagos. It offers an array of diverse experiences combined with rich Tahitian culture, stone temples deep in the heart of luscious jungle heartland, black and white sand beaches and tranquil, clear water, with vibrant coral…
Bonn, one of Germany’s oldest cities, is best recognized as the birthplace of Beethoven. Situated on the Rhine River, Bonn maintains a cozy, relaxed atmosphere of a small town, featuring a charming old town, many museums and many outdoor cafes and beer gardens. It is the perfect base city if you are looking to visit…
For globetrotters who only stay at the very best hotels, here are the 10 Unimaginable Luxury Hotels Opening Soon. Gangneung Resort Hotel, South Korea 1 In anticipation of the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, Seoul-based architecture firm Planning Korea has designed a one-of-a-kind seaside resort in Gangneung, inspired by the ecological structure of plankton. Planning Korea’s…
With over 120 magnificent temples, waterfalls and national parks, ancient ruins, fascinating markets, a legacy of 700 years of history and its own distinctive culture; Chiang Mai offers its five million annual tourists tons of awesome attractions. It is definitely one of the most authentic, magical and diverse cities in Southeast Asia and it is easy to feel like you have…
Marrakech is not Morocco’s capital city (that’s Rabat), It’s not the country’s largest metropolis (that’s Casablanca), It’s not even the African nation’s oldest city (that’s Fes). But Marrakech triumphs over other Moroccan cities as the unofficial cultural center. For nearly a thousand years, Marrakech has been a melting pot of civilizations – a vibrant mixture of Sufi,…
Corruption has been a part of human societies since the oldest of times. Nowadays it is still a major problem around the world but more countries are improving than worsening and the United States and the United Kingdom have reached their best rankings ever according to recent findings. Find out which countries scored the best in the…