Category: Places

  • UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Danger: Visit Them before They’re Gone

    UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Danger: Visit Them before They’re Gone

    According to its official website, UNESCO or the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization is a specialized agency with the mission to build defenses of peace in the minds of men. Furthermore, to help preserve and conserve Mother Nature is one of the organization’s goals, which is why it has come up with a…

  • 10 Favorite Cities to Visit in the World

    10 Favorite Cities to Visit in the World

    It’s the most wonderful time of the year, replete with trees, trimmings, carols, and the unmistakable sounds of shoppers and merrymakers preparing for the holidays. No matter where you are or where you’ll be for Christmas—be it among the snow-capped mountains or in the sunny climes south of the Equator, where it happens to be…

  • Best Places to Visit in Prague

    Best Places to Visit in Prague

    Prague, the largest city and the capital of the Czech Republic was our choice of destination for Greg, my husband and I. What endeared us to Prague is that is has been a cultural, political and economic centre of central Europe during its 1,100 year existence. The town began to grow during the Romanesque and…

  • Unofficial Travel Guide to Seoul

    Unofficial Travel Guide to Seoul

    Seoul was originally called Hanseong and it has been Korea’s capital since the 14th century. Seoul’s subway system is the third largest in the world. You may find it confusing as a traveler to find the true center of Seoul because of the many districts within the city. The river Han bisects the city in…

  • The Markets of Sicily

    The Markets of Sicily

    Not many places can boast that they’ve been in business since the 9th century. Yet Sicily’s outdoor markets have endured since the Saracens established their souks or local markets. Through invasions, wars, earthquakes and famine, the Sicilian markets have endured. Every day, vendors gather to set up and hawk their wares, from dazzling produce, to fish…

  • Best 5 Parks for Wildlife Spotting in Uganda

    Best 5 Parks for Wildlife Spotting in Uganda

    While it lacks the recognition name like its neighboring parks; Serengeti and Kruger Park, Uganda’s national parks have all the animals you would love to see on a wildlife safari in Africa, minus the crowds. Uganda’s parks are among the best places to go game viewing on the African continent hosting incredible wildlife including the…

  • Milan: 27 Travel Tips for First Timers

    Milan: 27 Travel Tips for First Timers

    It may surprise you to know that Milan is so business-oriented and diverse that many people only find real affordable pizzerias outside the main squares and high-end boutiques. But relax. Just like a true Italian, you can enjoy any day in Milan with a couple scoops of gelato. Si diverta! 1. Milan, just like most…

  • Exploring the Jeju Island of South Korea

    Exploring the Jeju Island of South Korea

    Well, I should amend that title by saying these are my favorite spots from my first visit to Jeju… I’m sure future visits will introduce me to other places that are equally awesome. My recent Jeju trip was over the Lunar New Year holiday, which was a four-day weekend. The end of January isn’t ideal…

  • Visiting Egypt: Must See Attractions

    Visiting Egypt: Must See Attractions

    If you make a decision to spend your vacation in Egypt, usually you have a choice of two sea resorts – Hurghada or Sharm El Sheikh. They both are very popular, but Hurghada is situated in African continent while Sharm El Sheikh lies on Sinai peninsula. Hurghada About 30 years ago Hurghada  was just a…

  • Top 5 Cities to Tour in Europe

    Top 5 Cities to Tour in Europe

    Everyone that moves substantially in on a Tour to Europe forms ideas of the places that become their most preferred, and become Tourism Places which have a particular significance for them. The character of a city goes a lot further than holiday Tourism Places. They go into the character of a city that makes it…