The picturesque and historic city of Cambridge is not only famous for its prestigious university, but also for its rich cultural heritage, beautiful architecture, and vibrant atmosphere. A long weekend here offers a delightful blend…
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Po…Port….Porto…Portugal!
Greetings once again from the road! This post is dedicated to the 2nd destination on my 5 month journey, Porto, Portugal. I got here by direct flight from The Azores (only about 2.5 hours) and…
The Best Places in the World to Find Architectural Marvels
I think it’s safe to say that as a species, we’ve definitely come a long way. From roving nomads to expert builders, we’ve definitely made a mark on the face of the planet. Whether that’s…
5 of The Most Amazing Libraries in The World
For thousands of years, libraries have been the center of almost every developed civilization. These institutions have protected ancient texts, books, manuscripts and important documents. They have served as a place where people can access …
High as a Kite and Glowing Sands: My 48 Hour “Stayover” in Dubai!
In recent years, almost every itinerary between Europe and Asia will stop somewhere in the Middle East, either in Doha (Qatar), Muscat (Oman), Abu Dhabi, or Dubai (both in the UAE). This stable, well-to-do enclave of cities/countries on the eastern coast…
Mexico Beyond The Beaches: Gorgeous Guanajuato!
This past week, I had the pleasure of experiencing Mexico in a unique way – teamed up with the tourism board and a motley crew of travel professionals, tour providers and fellow media with the…
An Urban Oasis in The Heart of SE Asia – Singapore!
This is my 3rd time traveling in SE Asia, and every time I’ve seemed to just chalk off Singapore. It’s too expensive, it’s too developed, etc. were the excuses I used to tell myself in…
Exploring The Bygone Escolta District in Manila
Manila, the Philippines was at one point known as, “The Pearl of The Orient”. It has a storied history of over 330 years of Spanish rule, 50+ years of formal American imperialism, a few years…
Exploring Historic Phuket Town, Thailand
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…
One of The Coolest Museums in The World: Museo Soumaya in Mexico City!
Given Mexico City’s size, you can be pretty sure there are its fair share of museums, and great ones at that. But, it seems the only places you see mentioned in the guidebooks are the…
The History of Madison Square Garden
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…
Mexico City’s Coolest Neighborhood: Roma Norte!
Updated May 28, 2019 When it comes to Mexico City, there are a lot of preconceptions and false truths. If you ask someone what they know or think about it, you’ll probably get, “dangerous, dirty,…
Going HAM in Hamburg!
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…
5 Things To Do While In Turkey
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…
First Impressions: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
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…
Top Tourist Attractions In Belgium
The top tourist attractions in Belgium rarely cross people’s minds because when they think of visiting Europe, they automatically want to go to France, Italy or the United Kingdom. What most people fail to recognize…
Madrid, the city of cultural landmarks and more tapas than you can eat!
Madrid is a city located in the center of Spain, known for its many historical landmarks. There are ancient markets, crowded tapas bars, a selection of museums and a variety of parks that make exploring…
Away from the crowds in Majorca!
Majorca has been a popular holiday destination for generations and is well-known for its white-sand beaches, lively nightlife and all-inclusive resorts. But what lies beyond the beach? If you don’t want to share your little…
Glorious Greece!
If you’re looking for a summer holiday destination that’s home to glorious golden sandy beaches, mouthwatering cuisine and a spectacular heritage, holidays to Greece tick all the right boxes. For a historic voyage of discovery,…
Why Saigon Sucks and Rocks
Officially Ho Chi Minh City, known by everyone as Saigon, is a massive city in the south of Vietnam. Being it my 2nd trip to southeast Asia, I figured I better see some more than Thailand…