There is something so inherently romantic about canals, dreamily gliding across its idyllic waterways with the one you love. To celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary, my husband and I chose Amsterdam; a capital of romance with its cobbled streets,
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Sweet 'Sommer' in Vienna
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As people get back to travelling, and summer approaches, many cities especially in Europe start blooming in more ways than one, easing into their estival splendour. Austria's capital is an excellent example - especially this sum
Washington DC's Planet Word, where words rule the universe
I’m a travel writer. Words are what I do. My stories may not always sing, but I usually can put one word in front of another succinctly enough to craft a quasi-well-written article. But when I heard about the newly opened Planet Word several blo
Kawagoe, Japan's March-through-May festival celebrates the arrival of spring
Kawagoe is a traditional and lively Koedo (“Little Edo”) city just 30 minutes north of Tokyo along the Tobu Tojo Line. Its spring festival, held from late March through early May, is an annual cultural highlight
Read more…Experience different cultures in Dubai's fascinating Riverland complex
The United Arab Emirates - and in particular Dubai - attract more than more than 21 million vacationers per year (quite a few honeymooners among them) - with a rich diversity of sometimes astounding offerings - much of them modern and man-made - a
9 of the best experiences in Hong Kong
In addition to impressive sites and fabulous dining, Hong Kong is a territory full of wonderful experiences, deeply rooted in both traditional and modern culture. Here are nine not to miss:
Read more…Why Barcelona is the place to be for international students
Stunning architecture, sea views, and sandy beaches, vivid and passionate culture, superb cuisine — hese are just some of the many reasons why Spain's second-largest city is a wonderful place to live. And to study, as Barcelona is home to some of
Read more…5 fantastic places to visit in Chicago
Astride Lake Michigan, the USA's third largest city is a fantastic place to visit, from its highrise downtown - with famous buldings including 47-year-old Willis Tower (once the world's tallest building, and known as the Sears Tower) and the 1920
Deck of Tokyo Skytree emblazoned with ' W1SH Ribbons'
Now Anyone Can "Make a W1SH" from the World's Tallest Freestanding Tower.
"W1SH RIBBON," a monument to the suffering of and hope for the people of Japan and the world during the COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic, was installed on September 25 on the
Read more…In the north of France, Lillle is 2020's World Design Capital
Well, it's certainly been a bloody shambles of a year so far, eh? And who knows what awaits in the few weeks left to go. But at least some degree of travel is back, especially in and between countries in Europe. A
Read more…3 fascinating places to visit in Dublin that aren't pubs
Ah, the famous Irish pub. This country's capital is reckoned to have 751 of them, and its convivial pub life is for many visitors a big part of the city's allure. But there are also a number of remarkable sights highlighting the richness of Dublin
Toronto's 5 best neighborhoods to live as well as visit
Often opening up a new chapter in our lives can be daunting. Especially when it's moving and finding the best place for a new beginning. Fortunately, the capital of Ontario province and Canada's largest city (pop. 2.7 million) is a welcoming as
Read more…8 iconic dishes you should try when visiting Houston
Home to 10,000 eateries from humble to haute, the Lone Star State's biggest city has in recent years been evolving into a foodie powerhouse, fueled by the addition of multicultural cuisines from 70 countries to its traditional base of good old S
5 highlights of Cannes, a star of the French Riviera
The Côte d'Azur is famous for its number of cities and towns that are haunts of the rich and famous. Among the best known of these is this city of 73,000, best known to the rest of the world for its glamorous film festival. But there are also a n
Read more…How to spend a long weekend in Las Vegas
Las Vegas has long been one of the most popular and accessible travel destinations in the whole world. An estimated 42.5 million people made the trip to North America's foremost adult playground in 2019, for example, up from just under 36 million
Read more…7 Budapest bucket-listers, especially for honeymooners
With its picturesque landmarks - a legacy of the grand Austro-Hungarian Empire - and lively rooftop bars, Hungary's handsome capital is a great experience for any visitors but is ideal for newlyweds, a diverse blend of attractions, landmarks, and r
Read more…Manhattan's top 5 musts
The Big Apple is one of the world's most visited cities - more than 14 million each year - for very good reasons, including its energy and its attractions. So many of them, in fact, that it would take thousands of words to cover them all. But if
Romance along the canals of Amsterdam
A week in bourbon country: Louisville, Kentucky
While we do continue to dream of international travel, with the flair of the exotic and unknown, we often crave easier trips that blend the immense beauty of the American outdoors with wonderful culinary explorations. To that end, ever since I mov
Welcome to Santiago de Cuba, the country's second city
When it comes to cities in Cuba, capital Havana does hog a disproportionate share of the attention – and it’s not hard to understand why. But at the southeastern tip of this island country, 540 miles (870 kilometres) from the capital, is another w