Posts Tagged‘History’

While there are many modern attractions and things to do, there’s no denying that many of London’s top attractions have been around during the many centuries of its existence. From its many royal palaces, to…

It’s no secret that Greece has gone through some tough times recently, but that’s no reason to turn it down as a holiday destination – in fact, it’s an extra reason to make it this…

The lion share of people who go to Phuket, Thailand can be categorized pretty easily. You have lots of dirty old men heading to Patong Beach to get raucous with pros, Russians who plan to…

old pic of Madison Square Garden, NYC

Being home to some of New York City’s most beloved sports teams, and playing host to the very best stars in the world when they called on the Big Apple, Madison Square Garden has had…

bacbachelor party in amsterdam

Picturesque canals, world-class museums, amazing restaurants  – cheap bud,  boobie shakin’, all-night drinking. Amsterdam is one destination that combines all of the cerebral, hedonistic, sybaritic and lowly pleasures a human could possibly be stimulated by.…

cool view of the Speicherstadt

Well, I really didn’t go that nuts, I just wanted to be cool and use HAM (stands for Hard as a Motha Fuc*** ) as YOLO is already played out. Anyways, my second stop on…

Summer is here in full force, as dismal overcast days have given way to clear blue skies. However, this has come at a cost, as the resultant humidity has made it feel like you could…

old and new singapore

Singapore may be a small country but it has a plethora of sights, sounds, and experiences for tourists to enjoy. In fact, most travellers who have been there don’t mind its miniscule size. It makes…

The top tourist attractions in Turkey out side Istanbul offer a wealth of variety, from pristine beaches to well preserved Roman ruins. Straddling between Europe and Asia, this transcontinental country has the best of both…

From Madame Tussaud’s to the London Eye, here are the top tourist attractions in London other than the Big Ben Clock Tower. Most of these attractions are free, so add on a stay at one…

Travelers seeking a variety of things to do won’t be disappointed with Turkey. The country has a wealth of architectural structures, historical landmarks, beaches, and winter resorts among many alluring activities. Altogether, they are Turkey’s…

The top tourist attractions in Tunisia are reflections of the fierce spirit that possess this land in the vast Saharan region of North Africa. Tunisia was once home to the Carthaginians, ferocious rebel nations fighting…

As you have sifted through the options for your impending summer holiday this year, you have decided that the time is right to finally explore the islands of Greece.  With the economy finally on the…

exterior of the oldest catheral in the americas

After boarding my flight in Miami at 10 AM, I landed a mere 1 hour and 40 minutes later in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Nothing like traveling to another country and not having to deal…

town in Croatia

Croatia is renowned for its incredibly attractive islands. Unfortunately during the high season the popularity of these destinations makes them somewhat overcrowded. The best time to visit is from the latter part of August through…

canals in Birmingham

Birmingham, England is one of the UK’s largest cities has a number of attractions and activities for tourists to do. Whether you would like to explore art galleries, take part in breathtaking, heart pumping action…

The top tourist attractions in the Czech Republic are numerous. Nightlife is one of the popular lures that travellers find very hard to resist. Its low-budget costs are coupled with a wide array of establishments…

When people talk about Miami, you often only hear a few things – vacation,  partying, sun, Latin culture, etc. While Miami is most definitely all of the aforementioned things, it wasn’t just dropped out of…