For many in Brazil, the New Year in Brazil is closely linked to the sea. While many of us in the northern hemisphere celebrate New Year’s Eve warmly clad to shelter ourselves from the cold, Brazil chooses its beaches as the most emblematic place to commemorate this festivity. Every city and every region have their own way of celebrating it but the…

It’s that time of year again: la vendimia, the harvesting of grapes in various parts of Spain, from Jerez to Rioja and Rías Baixas to Penedés. And north of Madrid, winding 115 kilometres (miles) through the heart of the region of Castile-Leon (and of the entire Iberian peninsula, for that matter), the Duero River traces a route through not only some…

If you want your travel photos to stand out there are a number of tips that you should consider.  Not all of these tips will work for you, but it is best to know about them.

Do Things Differently

To make your travel pictures stand out you should try something different.  There are certain attractions where everyone does the same thing and you should push the boundaries. …

Surrounded by dense forests and majestic mountain peaks, Manali has impressed all with its natural charm; thus, becoming a popular holiday destination. Its salubrious air and pristine surroundings are ideal for travellers to spend some quality time in the lap of nature. There…

Situated in the heart of historic Port Jefferson Village on the waterfront right next to the Bridgeport/Port Jefferson ferry dock, Danfords Hotel & Marina blends modern luxury with a rich local history. The site of this luxury resort dates all the way back to 1870 when it housed a…

Relax on some sun-soaked beaches, dine at award-winning restaurants and admire some shows on your holiday in amazing Sydney, Australia’s most inhabited city. It’s time you take an inspiring trip to the land Down Under, where sandy beaches, wonderful art and stunning attractions are the standard.…

Perched at an elevation of around 2200 metres above sea level, Shimla is the capital city of Himachal Pradesh. Predominantly cool weather, and mystical woods, towering trees and soaring hills all around makes the city famous across the world. Many buildings here keep the old-world charm…

The Puget Sound has much more to offer than just Seattle. If you are planning a trip to western Washington, here is a good list of things to see to understand why people fee so fortunate to live in beautiful Washington State and the Pacific Northwest.

Kirkland's Waterfront Parks

Kirkland is a beautiful…

Na Phon commune is located 2 kilometers from Mai Chau center. Na Phon has five residential areas, including 405 households with 1,664 people, in which four ethnic peoples live together. Thai people accounts for 98.44%, Kinh 0.3%, Muong 1.20% and Dao 0.06%. The climate here is characterized by mountainous areas, with temperature ranging remarkably among four seasons, which is affected by rain season and dry season as well as the uneven distribution of rainfall among 12 months. Especially in…

Europe’s cities especially pour on the charm during the Yuletide season, and Spain’s capital is no exception. Here are the top holiday highlights to watch out for!

Holiday Lights

Starting at the end of November, the bright-luces-big-ciudad thing gets an extra…

Christmas markets in Vienna continue to be the hype for most winter travellers. But what if your festive spirit thrives more on off-path revelations and neighbourhood bliss? Here are seven under-the-radar spots that celebrate Christmas in a different way. (For all other local distractions, visit my collection of What to do in Vienna)…

All of you, who are bored of their monotonous life and want a change, need not ponder hard. Pack your bags and head straight to Shimla, one of the most popular hill stations in India. Its elevation of approximately 7200 feet bestows it with cool and pleasant summers that turn into snowy and magical winters. Wherever…

Vacation time should be as rejuvenating, relaxing and enjoyable as possible. While hotels and motels can be nice, they often do not offer the comforts and amenities of home, making it hard to totally relax and unwind. Sometimes, hotels and motels are jam packed with guests who want to party and cut loose in ways that aren't exactly family friendly. It's also not uncommon for hotel and motel guests to make so much commotion that you spend your vacation stressed out and trying to get away from…

Vacation time should be as rejuvenating, relaxing and enjoyable as possible. While hotels and motels can be nice, they often do not offer the comforts and amenities of home, making it hard to totally relax and unwind. Sometimes, hotels and motels are jam packed with guests who want to party and cut loose in ways that aren't exactly family friendly. It's also not uncommon for hotel and motel guests to make so much commotion that you spend your vacation stressed out and trying to get away from…

Located north of the Limpopo River in the southern part of Africa, Harare - the capital city of Zimbabwe is a metropolis that has been witnessing a major chunk of tourists from all around the world. Whether you like making the most of nature, relaxing in a spa or shopping, the city of Harare has it all!…

Costa Rica is known around the world for superb mountain biking. In November 2016, hundreds of international riders competed in the 24th annual La Ruta de los Conquistadores (The Route of the Conquistadors), often called the world's toughest mountain bike race. Race founder …

How many cities in Sweden – or for that matter, anywhere in Scandinavia – can you name outside the country’s capital? For many of us, the answer is few if any. And yet, the smaller places like Denmark’s …

Travelling to the United States for a holiday? Your passport isn’t all you’ll need to visit the country. You also need an ESTA. This is an electronic approval that permits you to travel to the U.S. However, the ESTA is not a final authorisation to enter the country because you will have to go through the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at the airport.

Failure to get the ESTA approval before your trip could have you delayed upon arrival, or…

One of my earliest memories of Spain – lo, these many years ago – was jumping a high school trip in Andalusia to visit (with permission of all concerned, of course) a pen pal in a somewhat isolated, provincial backwater – but one filled with venerable Renaissance…

The allures of the tiny Central American country of El Salvador are still not all that well known beyond its borders.…