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Oasis in UAE

You did it! Planned ahead, made smart investments, and took off time from work to enjoy a well-deserved holiday. But where do you want to go? How about to an area of the world that…

temples in Fiji

If you’re looking for more than a sun-and-sand holiday, the top tourist attractions in Fiji won’t disappoint. The island country teems with beautiful scenery besides beaches. Local culture provides a more interesting backdrop to towns,…

lakes in Austria

The vestiges of the last Ice Age loom large in the dramatic and enchanting scenery to be found in Austria. The wide valleys – hewn by the immense force of creaking glaciers of yesteryear –…

beer and cider in Germay

Drinking plays an essential role in Germany’s culture and traditions. It is of course renowned as a nation of beer-drinkers – a stereotype that has been reinforced across the globe thanks to the festival giant…

motorbikes in Saigon

When I decided to hit Vietnam after a few weeks in Thailand, I didn’t think traffic could get any worse than I had experienced in Bangkok, but oh was I wrong. While the traffic in…

exterior of holworthy hall cambridge MA

Holworthy Hall is a freshman residence hall at Harvard University that was built in 1812 and renovated in 1990. The building is located on Plympton Street in Harvard Yard, which is the oldest section of…

mascot of Brussels

You could be forgiven for neglecting Brussels on your inter-railing or backpacking through Western Europe, but you’d be missing out on one of the most unique cities you may ever visit. Many people forgo Brussels,…

Copenhagen, Denmark

Overthrowing Bhutan as the happiest country in the world is definitely one of the top reasons to visit Denmark. Denmark is a sovereign state of Scandinavia located in Northern Europe. Countless things make it an…

Cuba

Until recently, if you asked anyone about Cuba, they would associate the island with communism and regular animosity between itself and the United States. However, the past decade or so has witnessed a gradual transformation…

massage in Thailand

Thailand is a hedonis….westerner’s dream. Famous just for being a farang (foreigner in Thai)?, check. Delicious food, cold beer, great accommodation for half the cost of any country that you’re probably from? Check. Bustling cities…

Swim with Dolphins in Orlando

If given the opportunity to swim with a dolphin, nearly everyone would take it. Of all the states to try this once-in-a-life time adventure, Florida is your best bet. Here are three of Florida’s best…

top attractions in Greece

The top tourist attractions in Greece are there to remind us of the country’s role in shaping politics, sports, philosophy, architecture, theatre, and art. Worldwide, the influence of ancient Greece is beyond impressive and often…

coastline of California

America was made for cruising. With thousands of miles of quality roads to explore, the USA is an auto enthusiast’s dream (well maybe no speed limit on the autobahn rivals it). This massive country spans…

roman ruins in Croatia

The experience of going on a cruise is truly a unique one. Drifting around in the ocean on a multi-thousand ton ship is one of the best ways to escape the stresses of routine life.…

old center Mostar,Bosnia

I just turned 26 years old, that means I was born in 1987 –  quite the year. Gas only cost 89 cents/gallon, Alf was straight killing it and Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in one of his…

Castles in Wales

Wales is a holiday destination that rivals any of its European neighbors (closest? England of course!). Idyllic national parks, a beautiful coastline and a deep heritage to delve into, there is much to keep everyone…

Alien highway

Wanna rub elbows with extraterrestrials? Then maybe take a “UFO themed vacation” by visiting a few hotspots around the world where mysterious sightings are frequent! E.T., Chewbacca and the artist formally known as Prince, oh…