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

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Washington DC's Planet Word, where words rule the universe

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9 of the best experiences in Hong Kong

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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:

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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4 tips for doing Copenhagen on a budget

Denmark's capital is a dream, and it’s worth every krone you’ll spend to visit. However, it's also notoriously pricy. So I’d like to share a few tips on how you can cut your costs to get the most out of "wonderful, wonderful Copenhagen."

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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

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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

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Loving Los Angeles with Kids

 

The United States's sprawling, second largest urban area is a great all-round destination for every type of traveller young and old, from fun-seeking singles to parents in search of family fun with their little ones. The kid appeal starts with t

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In New York City, a cheer for the Bronx

For many around the world (and even in the United States), New York City is essentially synonymous with its central borough, the island of of Manhattan, which hogs much of the wealth, glamour, and attractions of this metropolis. And of course i

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3 essentials of Vienna

The capital of Austria boasts an extraordinarily rich history and plenty of attractions, thanks mostly to its legacy as the centre of the Austro-Hungarian Empire of the late 19th and early 20th century, but of course going back much further. So wh

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4 great spots to hit the sands in Sydney's Northern Beaches

The Northern Beaches district on a peninsula on Bantry and Caneel Bays in the coastal suburbs of Australia's biggest city offer something special - most particularly beautiful golden strands and spectacular views. With 30 kilometres of shoreline,

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Romance along the canals of Amsterdam

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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

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3 fabulous places to visit during a weekend in Geneva

Switzerland's second largest city, and capital of Romandy, the French-speaking region that makes up a quarter of the country, is a handsome, elegant, and affair with a gorgeous lake- and riverside setting, cosmopolitan cultural and dining scene,

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Ireland's national cemetery, Glasnevin in Dublin

If this was not in fact the highest point in Dublin, it certainly felt like it. After climbing the 198 steps to the top of Glasnevin Cemetery's Daniel O’Connell Tower (below) -  Ireland's highest round tower - I was able to gaze over the entire cit

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