Abu Dhabi is rich in both natural beauties as well as in resources. While driving across the city and its surrounding oases, it feels like we are living the “One Thousand and One Nights”. Scenic wadis, colossal dunes and palm trees accompany tourists along with caravans of camels next to the roads. The city offers…
Facing the incomparable Mediterranean Sea, in the heart of the French region of Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, is Nice. France’s fifth-largest city, a cosmopolitan town in the French Riviera near the border with Italy. Locals call this city, Nice la Belle, and it is in fact gorgeous. Everywhere you go, you will be amazed with its natural…
Manama is the capital city of Bahrain, the smallest among the Arabian countries yet one of the most powerful and richest not only in oil but in culture. This city offers an interesting mix of both Arabian and Persian cultures which shaped the history and way of life of its people. The prosperous economy of…
When Kamehameha III proclaimed Honolulu the capital city of the independent Kingdom of Hawaii in 1850, he did not know it would become one of the hottest and most visited places in the world. People from all over the world and all ages dream and fantasize about this exotic island. Honolulu lives mostly on Tourism…
Krakow, the second largest and one of the oldest cities in Poland, is a very special city. Locals say that the name Krakow came from a ruler named Krakus who built the city above a cave that was home to a ravenous dragon. However, Krakow is more than legends, it became a UNESCO World Heritage…
Cairo is one of the most vibrant, exhilarating, exotic, fascinating and welcoming cities in the Mediterranean. It is the capital of Egypt and the largest city in Africa, its name means “the victorious city”. It houses ancient secrets from numerous peoples who lived in its beautiful lands like the Pharaohs, Coptics, Muslims, Jews and more.…
If there is a city where we really felt at home, that was Toronto. This incredible city is one of the cleanest, safest, most peaceful and most cosmopolitan cities in the world. One can listen to more than 180 languages in one day while wandering around Toronto. It truly is a melting pot, always ready…
Munich’s motto is “München mag dich” (“Munich loves you”) however, after our last visit to this incredible city, we love Munich. How couldn’t we? It is home to many national and international events, great universities, amazing museums and theaters, numerous architectural attractions, international sports events, exhibitions, conferences and festivals like the famous Oktoberfest (which actually…
The famous and elegant city of St. Petersburg second largest city in Russia and one of the most developed cities as well. This metropolis has lots to offer, let’s not forget it was the capital of Russia for 200 years. A city filled with palaces that once belonged to the wealthiest families in Europe, almost…
México City has everything you could possibly ever need or want. Although they say the city is constantly sinking and has sunk more than nine meters in some areas over the last 100 years, it has grown and developed economically more than many other Central American countries. It is the largest metropolitan area in the western…
Kenya is located in East Africa and is one of the most popular travel destinations in Africa, largely due to its scenery, naturally beautiful landscape with endless savannahs and forests, unchanged culture tribes, white sandy beaches and corals, snow-capped mountains, magnificent wildlife and pleasant year-round climate (Because Kenya straddles the equator, it has up to…
After our recent visit to Orlando, we can assure you this city is more than just Mickey Mouse’s hometown, its year-round sunny weather, high quality of life and attractions, wonderful spas, amazing shopping malls, incredible restaurants and more. Nobody really knows how this city got its name, it has had various nicknames over the years including City Phenomenal,…
Los Angeles, the second-largest city in America, is a modern, trendsetting city with diverse residents, a rich global culture, varying landscape, good eats, impressive architecture, eye candy and sunny nearly all year around. Visit the Universal Studios theme park, take a picture of the Hollywood sign, wander along Hollywood Boulevard to Grauman’s Chinese Theater and…
When people hear the word Madagascar they normally think of the famous animated movie and lemurs. However, this fascinating island off the southeastern coast of Africa is much more than that. We must say that Madagascar is the fourth largest island in the world so there is lots of unique things to see and to…
There are cities in the world never sleep, Shanghai doesn’t even sit down. This Asian metropolis is a multi-cultural and fascinating place, a mix of modern and traditional Chinese traditions. It is the largest city in China by population and it is one of the most important industrial, technological, commercial and financial center in the…
Las Vegas is a city that needs no introduction. This metropolis, located in the middle of the Mojave desert, is home to 17 of the 20 biggest hotels in the U.S. and hosts more than 41 million people each year. Las Vegas is a dream come true to many, an ever-changing fantasy-land of a city, a place where people make fortunes in…
Over the past decades Taipei, the capital city of Taiwan, has gained popularity, recognition along with status all over the world. This small yet great city is Asia’s 2nd richest city per capita as well as one of the world’s leading electronics manufacturing and information technology center. It is an economically pioneering city, an East…
At a height of 277 meters above sea level, in a narrow valley lies the city of Mecca. The holiest city in the world for 1.23 billion people or 23% of the world’s population as designated by the prophet Muhammad as well as the direction in which all Muslims should offer their prayers 5 times…
Macau is to many the “Vegas of the East” but we think it is much more than that. It is important to say that this was the first and last European colony of Asia, it was ruled by the Portuguese for 442 years since 1887 until 1999. Visitors can still feel the rich Portuguese heritage fused…
Cordoba is famous for being the proud keeper of one of Andalucia’s three great architectural jewels: the Mezquita. However, Cordoba is more than that. Its rich cultural and religious history attracts millions of visitors every year. Cordoba is one of those places where the past is reflected everywhere you look and it is also in…
Bratislava, formerly called Pressburg, is just starting to gain popularity on the European tourist route and for those of us that enjoy smaller crowds and cheaper prices, this beautiful city is still largely untouched and unexplored. Bratislava has a mild continental climate, with wide differences between temperatures in summer and winter which make it a…
Despite its large Russian population due to its Soviet history, Riga, the capital of Latvia, has a character of its own. Rigans are so proud of their own heritage and language that they even hold contests to celebrate its proper use. This UNESCO world heritage is a true Baltic beauty not just because of its great examples of Art Nouveau…
The Baltic is home to many beautiful cities, Tallinn is one of them. This city may be a small city with only 400,000 residents but it is a source of so much energy and such a vibrant life that we had to come and see it ourselves. Walking through Tallinn makes you think of fairy…
Milan or Milano as the Italians calls it is not only the second-largest city in Italy but the most important one financially speaking. We visited Milan last year, not our first time of course, and we also admire how Milan is Italy’s most modern city but it manages to keep most of its historical past…