Route 66 is one of the world’s most famous road trips, but that doesn’t mean driving is the only important part of the adventure. I think the places you choose to stop at are every…
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Wat Wat! Temples in Thailand Worth Seeing!
Thailand is famous for many reasons for different demographics of people. Backpackers come to explore the cities and wild nightlife (most notably the Full Moon Party on Koh Phangan), Families come to enjoy the beaches,…
A Fireworks Holiday in Las Vegas!
It’s summer and 4th of July is approaching fast. If you’re keen to celebrate Independence Day like a true American patriot, 4th of July in Las Vegas is the way to do it this year.…
Florida – Theme Parks, The Beach and Shopping – Oh My!
After living in Florida for over 6 years now, I have come to realize that my adopted home state is the world capital of theme parks. At any corner of the massive state, you will…
Video: Star Wars Set or Salt Mine?
Yesterday, I took a nice little day trip from Cluj-Napoca, Romania to the Turda Salt Mine (Salinas Turda in Romania). Who gives a shit about salt and old tunnels? That’s what I thought too, but I was urged by many locals to check it out. Watch the video to see why it was so cool!
Where Babies Come From – Faro, Portugal!
Last month, I started my European trip in Portugal. After enjoying the northern city of Porto for a few days, I needed to get my ass sun kissed a bit. I spent a few days in Lagos…
The 3 Best European Cruise Itineraries!
Going on a great cruise and exploring Europe are two major bucket list items for most travelers. It makes perfect sense then to combine them for an unforgettable experience. With so many countries, venues and…
Top Tips for Traveling to Canada!
Canada is a top destination for vacationers, business people, students and immigrants from every region of the globe. In addition to the 35 million visitors who travel to this amazing country each year, around 90,000…
Beyond the Outback: Brisbane!
If you’re like most people, when you think of Australia you think of shimmery, orange desert sands that look tailor made for a wild dune buggy ride, you think of care-free kangaroos hopping about like…
10 things you didn’t know about Victoria Falls!
Victoria Falls is one of Africa’s most incredible sights. A massive waterfall that falls into a huge chasm in the ground, it is one of the continent’s many impressive things to see and comes complete…
St. Anton, Austria in the Summer!
Across the entire Alpine mountain range, you’re almost guaranteed to find a view which takes your breath away. The snow-capped peaks that stretch from south-western France towards the eastern extremities of Austria provide not only…
Kosice, Slovakia – Eastern Europe, sort of!
Before I accepted the generous press trip offer from the City of Kosice to come visit their little slice of eastern Slovakia, I had virtually no idea it existed. Hell, I was even mixing up…
Toronto Art: Three Glorious Galleries You Shouldn’t Miss This Summer!
Now that spring has sprung and chased away the cold and the snow, everyone is itching to get outside and enjoy the beautiful weather. For those who prefer broadening their horizons to working on their…
Moldy Wines and Good Times in Slovakia!
So after my stint in Portugal, previously pallid skin sun tanned and looking good, I headed to Slovakia for a press trip compliments of the city of Kosice and the Tourism Board of Slovakia. Where the…
Best Spanish Cities on a Budget: Granada!
Back in 2008, I studied abroad in Spain. I wanted to explore Europe a bit, and I thought my best “home base” would be in Barcelona, WRONG. Just my luck, in 2008, the Euro to dollar conversion…
Romans and Moors: Malaga’s Ancient Mysteries!
An astonishing finding! It was the summer of 1951, and the people of Malaga were about to discover a historic treasure that had been long hidden beneath their feet. Employed to dig foundations for a…
Countries which are more dangerous than you might think!
Are you thinking about going on holiday anytime soon? It’s summer, so it’s the season for getting away from it all for a week or two and you might have a destination in mind. It…
10 things to do with less than £20 in Brighton, England!
Visitors have been flocking to Brighton ever since the then Prince of Wales made the city fashionable in the 18th century. While its proximity to London means that house prices are high, a large population…
The Atlantic’s Best-Kept Secret – The Azores
Encompassing 9 islands (small islands) in the middle of the Atlantic, The Azores are a pretty remote place. One that most Americans, minus the few in the Greater Boston Area have ever even heard of. Why did…
3 Epic Australian Road Trips!
There’s a certain romance about the open road that attracts people from all walks of life. It just feels good to zip through a city with the top or windows down without a care in…