Guilin goes by many descriptions, one being the “world’s art show.” It is a city of scenic villages, sparkling rivers, canopied tropical mountains, hidden caves, carved rock formations, sculpted gardens, and a rich culture and colorful lore, which thrive in the midst of progress. There is every reason to linger, so allow enough time to […]
Set foot on Potala Palace and let the place whet your imagination as it brings you to a trip down Tibetan history. You will soon forget the exhaustion and all the huffs and puffs you had when you took the several flights of stairs on your way to the entrance. The altitude may have posed […]
The islands of Fiji have made the nation gracefully live up to its moniker: “the Pearl of the Pacific.” With verdant rainforests, breathtaking hot springs, awe-inspiring waterfalls, and sapphire beaches, each island makes for a legendary destination, proud of its unperturbed natural beauty and unforgettable tropical pleasures. You can either trek to remote villages and […]
With its well-protected national parks, virgin forests, well-maintained temples, gorgeous beaches, and luxurious apartments. Krabi proves to be a comprehensive tourist destination, as well as a prospective retirement haven for those who wish to enjoy the majestic views of the Andaman Sea. If you are looking for an idyllic beach vacation, then why not consider […]
Untouched and almost seemingly disconnected from the neighboring Britain, the Isle of Man is a treasure that remains hidden to even some of the most discerning travel cognoscenti. In fact, the Isla of Man is perhaps one of the best-kept vintage jewels, remaining exempt from the burdens of the masses and the troubles of the […]
Prehistoric megaliths circling on a rustic and idyllic pastoral land, full of mystery and inscrutable history – you have seen its photos a countless times. The image of the medieval Stonehenge speaks of a compelling message, yet one that baffles us to no end. Is there a message being sent to the space yonder? There […]
Lying in the heart of southwest British Columbia is a captivating, fast-blossoming metropolis that has recently been hailed as the “Top Canadian Destination” in the 2012 TripAdvisor’s Tourist Choice Awards and Conde Nast Readers’ Choice Awards. Vancouver truly lives up to its reputation as a must-visit location for people who wish to immerse their senses […]
Copenhagen calls straight from story books – where castles look over the moat, cannons point toward the harbor, churches and towers spiral toward the sky, and museums tell of fascinating Nordic history. And amid that fascinating background, a traveler can enjoy a gourmand’s feast, an idyllic tour to a bohemian village, or a posh opera […]
Jerusalem is the interface between heaven and earth, east and west, and past and future. If you view it from the sky, it is just a clump of white-stone houses, spread over hilltops, with the walled Old City as its focal point. Yet underneath such seemingly ordinary milieu and ancient reputation lies a modern […]
The Vatican City, in and of itself, is a “huge” testament that size really does not matter. Its highly influential, renowned history; powerful governance; grandiose religious edifices and museums; impressive horticultural marvels; and pompous sculptures are all proofs to the majesty of a country barely 100 acres in size. Although a separate state, Vatican, with […]