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historic center of Ghent

Located in the northwest of Belgium, Ghent (or Gent) is a beautiful canal-laced city that is often overlooked on most people’s Belgium itinerary who often opt to blow through it via train from Brussels to…

After 12 days in Germany, it was time for me to head somewhere new. I had no plan after Berlin until a few days before when I was checking out cheap flights to wherever I…

Upon arriving in Paris, I was excited for many reasons. The food, the culture, the fabulously dressed locals. Being a bit of an architecture buff though, I was most enthused of all to explore the…

great hotel bar in Brussels

I had the pleasure of staying at the Motel One in Brussels this week. This is the first time I’ve been to a Motel One before, a rather new hotel group (first one opened up…

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…

Main square in Frankfurt at Sunset

The first stop on my 6 week Euro Trip started in Frankfurt, Germany. Why in the world did I choose this place of all places to start? A $350 direct flight from Fort Lauderdale is…

Inspiring the famous waltz by Johann Strauss, originating in the Black Forest in Germany, and traversing no fewer than ten countries, the Danube runs through more capital cities than any other stretch of river in…

landscape in Australia

With vast expanses of red earth and blue sky, the Outback offers no shortage of surreal landscapes for road trippers to enjoy. Whether you have five days or several weeks at your disposal, you won’t…

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…

The top tourist attractions in Cairns are some of the most popular treasures of the “Land Down Under”.  Founded in 1876, Cairns is a regional city that is located in the far north of Queensland,…

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 Northern Lights are a phenomenon that many people have heard of, but unfortunately not many get to see. They are a breathtaking sight that is best visible in the Arctic Circle – an area…

Summer is almost here, and with it, the start of camping season is imminent as well. If you’re like me, you are likely itching to get out into nature, where days are spent trekking through…

If you’re like me, then going to the airport is both an enjoyable and miserable experience. Yesssss Noooo!!!! For me, being in the airport is mostly enjoyable. The long anticipation of going somewhere is almost…

Everyone knows that Dubai is a gleaming modern metropolis located in the heart of the desert but what most people don’t know are all of the amazing records the city has broken in its short…