How to Hail a Taxi in Rome

Have you ever tried to hail a taxi in Rome? As a Canadian traveler, I was shocked when none would stop for me. I flailed my arms like an inflatable tube man in front of a car dealership, and nothing...

How to Spend Two Days in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur is a major stopover city and many people break their journey there en route to a final destination. In fact, it's a city that is well-suited to a forty-eight hour visit – there...

From Tourist to Traveler in Less than 12 Hours

Hopping On and Off in Oslo (and Elsewhere) -From Tourist to Traveler in less than 12 Hours- by Mike Howard If you're in town for a conference, layover, or have a “free” day before the...

Visiting Locarno, Switzerland

Locarno is a sunny Italian-speaking tourist resort and is located in southern Switzerland on Lake Maggiore at the foot of the Alps. On the border between the Italian and Swiss territories...

7 Eco-Activities & Eco-Destinations Around the World - Pt 1

With its wide and sparse open spaces, an abundance of wildlife, eco-lodges and the oldest desert in the world, which seems to seamlessly flow into the South Atlantic Ocean, Namibia should be a...

How to Get from Taipei to Tamsui on The MRT

If you are visiting Taipei for a few days, you are probably considering taking a day trip outside the city and Tamsui is the perfect destination for anyone travelling on a budget because you can...