Travel Tips

5 reasons why you should visit Crete in Greece

There are many reasons to visit the beautiful Crete in Greece, we will list the 5 most important ones down here: 1) The most important reason is (ofcourse) THE GREEK FOOD. Think about Tzatziki... read more

Finding a balance between travel & fitness

As an avid gym-goer and fitness enthusiast, I have faced many obstacles trying to stay fit in foreign countries. From the Middle East to Africa to South America, I have found ways of exercising... read more

Cycling in Piedmont

There is a place in Piedmont located in the North West part of Italy where cycling is an important part of Italian history. The two towns that best represent this heritage are Castellania and Cassano... read more

Transit in Beijing in under 24 Hours

On my way back from my solo trip to Phuket I had a long layover, about 22 hours in Beijing, China and I thought this would be a good opportunity to explore a new country I have never traveled to... read more

This is the Quietest Corner of the Alps: The Matterhorn

The Matterhorn is only the 10th highest peak in Switzerland. Due to its unique shape and that stands alone in its place, the presence of the Matterhorn is a powerful force. This lends to the... read more

Top 5 Beautiful Hikes To Explore In Oahu, Hawaii

5 Beautiful Yet Moderate Challenging Hikes to Explore While In Hawaii Does the excitement of exploring a new place thrill you as much as it does me? Just the thought of seeing new landscapes and... read more

Century Club, Holmes & Watson Beerventure Update

It’s important to have goals to strive for, to lead a purposeful life. I keep a list at my desk to remind me of my pursuits. My goals include publishing a second travel book, becoming a... read more

Jaipur - Heart of Rajasthan

Jaipur is a place where we can find so many historical buildings and places. There are many historical forts and palaces like Hawa Mahal , Jal Mahal , Jantar Mantar , Sheesh Mahal , City Palace... read more

What To Do In Cairns - Other Than Excursions!

Cairns looks and feels like a proper holiday destination. There's plenty of night life and travel agents selling excursions. Not to mention, it's the hot spot for the Great Barrier Reef. But... read more

Safety tip for traveling around Canadian national parks!

If you are traveling around Alberta, you must visit the the stunning national parks. Some people may prefer summer rather than winter but I’ve been both times and actually prefer winter :). So... read more

Upper Antelope Canyon - a Photographer's Dream

Upper Antelope Canyon is among some of the most photographed locations in the world - and for good reason! We were visiting friends in San Tan Valley, Arizona in January, and took the opportunity to... read more

This may sound crazy but... don't take a phone or laptop

Whenever I take a trip of any serious length I don't take a mobile phone or laptop with me. I just feel they are unnecessary. To elaborate... for one thing I love reading so getting through a couple... read more

For the Mainland China first timers

Before venturing out to this culture-shock inducing, magnificently magical, and crazy country... [Mainland China? That means excluding Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macao, which are autonomous regions... read more

Travel Stress Got You Down

For a lot of people, traveling can be very stressful. Whether it's your first time flying, taking a trip with your significant other for the first time, or traveling with children. There are many... read more

Solo female travel in Jordan

At the young age of 18, I embarked on a journey to Amman, Jordan to study Arabic. In Jordan, I lived with a homestay family. They spoke maybe 3 or 4 words of English and although I knew some Arabic... read more