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A true pioneer of dance music in the nineties, Moby made the genre mainstream in the US and UK. Though no longer commercially bankable, he remains an influential figure in the music industry (as a…

skiiing in Niesko, Japan

While spring is well underway throughout the Northern Hemisphere, and the lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer not far behind, now is the time to be talking about taking a ski holiday to one of…

  Travelodge released a very interesting infographic and report on their blog about a growing trend of people in the UK doing “Staycations” instead of vacations. They say that around 74% of Brits will travel…

Whether you’re visiting for a honeymoon trip or a family getaway, it’s best to acquaint yourselves with the top things to know about visiting Tahiti so you can easily plan out your itinerary. Located in…

It’s no wonder that Paris is one of the most-visited cities in Europe—in the entire world, really! Rather than rack your brains about who’s who or what’s what, though, here’s a list of places you…

The Lake District is a truly extraordinary part of the UK, brimming with history and character and home to the kind of grand and majestic scenery that is evocative of New Zealand and other far-flung…

cityscape of Laureles, Medellin

Introducción en Español: Este fue mi tercer viaje a Medellín, Colombia. Para mí, Medellín es una ciudad especial. He escrito este blog para compartir algunos de las razones que Medellín tiene el poder para seducir…

Although the United Kingdom may not be your initial choice for a beach holiday in the sunshine, there are certainly reasons to to make it one. With idyllic coastlines and stunning scenery, there are a…

The top reasons to visit Amsterdam, as the capital of the Netherlands, are greatly influenced by Dutch culture and history. And this is why it is considered the cultural capital of the country. But there…

Being a lover of beaches and exotic cultures, you have favoured such destinations on previous trips. Whether it has been one week stretches of decadent relaxation along the Mayan Riviera in Mexico, or an extensive…

spanish city in Moroco

Witnessing its uniqueness is one of the top reasons to visit Melilla.  Located on the north coast of Morocco, this small enclave is one of the only two countries under the governance of a European…

Almost every American I know (who eats meat that is) loves bacon, included this one. So when I saw this bacon quiz, I thought I’d share it see how well everyone else knows bacon (I…

Getting acquainted with the top things to know about visiting in Antioquia will not only make you smarter and more in-the-know, but also prepare you for your trip to this beautiful area in Colombia. Located…

Among the nations of the world, Thailand stands above many others when it comes to the flavors encountered within the dishes of its mind-melting cuisine. To achieve this, Thai food takes at least two flavor…

The UK may not be the first place in the world you think of when it comes to beaches, but you may be surprised at some of the fantastic sandy havens scattered around the country.…