India's biggest city - pop. 12.4 million, metro area 21.3 million - Mumbai (Bombay) is the bustling capital city of Maharashtra and a favorite destination for history lovers and movie buffs (hooray for Bollywood!). Visitors will be spoilt for choices in exploring its heritage architecture (especially grandiose examples from the British Raj), monuments and sites both colonial and precolonial, museums, beaches, and much more. The city is a year-round destination and flooded with visitors throughou
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Iceland’s capital sees plenty of visitors wanting to see the country’s distinctive natural beauty, coming from all corners of the world come to see its geothermal landscape showcasing magnificent landscape shaped by the roaring volcano that is still very much alive to this day. With beautiful blue glaciers to breathtaking mountain ranges, Iceland is the perfect getaway for those who love the outdoors.
Reykjavik is the country’s gateway to its rugged interior with a growing tou
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There's no other Caribbean island that's quite the total package like Cuba, with not just enticing beaches and verdant landscapes but history, culture, and friendly people. And though many visitors don't get beyond splendid capital Havana and the equally splendid beaches of Varadero and Cayo Coco, there are also dozens of handsome cities waiting to be discovered. I wrote in this blog about second city Santiago de Cuba some time back, and now it's time to give
Sоnу саmеrаѕ hаvе long bееn аt thе fоrеfrоnt of іnnоvаtіоn. Sеvеrаl models are nоw іn the mаrkеt аnd hеаvіlу соmреtіng аѕ a lеаdіng brand іn both ѕіnglе lens rеflеx and соmрасt саmеrа ѕеgmеntѕ.
Sоnу'ѕ flаgѕhір line оf саmеrаѕ іѕ thе Alрhа mоdеl, which it сlаѕѕіfіеѕ аѕ "іntеrсhаngеаblе lens cameras." Thеrе аrе twо gеnеrаl tуреѕ wіthіn thе Alрhа line of іntеrсhаngеаblе lens cameras, depending оn the lеnѕ mоunt.
The fіrѕt one іѕ thе A-mоunt type, whісh ассоmmоdаtеѕ the lеnѕ mount patterned аftеr Mі
Dubai is absolutely extraordinary, bursting at its seams with an amazing assortment of attractions that allure all types of visitors every year irrespective of age. From amazing themed amusement, integrated parks to fantastic desert safari adventures, there are many options for family holidaymakers to choose from. Whether you and your family are on a short stopover or week long break, Dubai has plenty of ways to keep both grownups and kids occupied in amazing experiences. If you are in Dubai ri
Do you hear it? It's the “call of the wild,” just beckoning to be explored, and it's about as exotic as you can get without a passport. I am talking about the great state of Alaska, and while most of the bucket-list destinations I feature on my luxury lifestyle show Travel Time with Linda are outside the United States; I made the exception for America’s “last frontier,” and have no regrets.
While filming our Adventure Alaska episode, I showcased some of the most epic, “going to
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Recently I chose South Korea's capital (pop. 10 million, metro area nearly 26 million) for a vacation because of its mix of modernity with traditional - skycrapers and a dynamic urban scene on the one hand, sacred Buddhists temples, stunning palaces, and traditional neighborhoods on the other - all connected by a superb subway systems I suggest travelers visit Seoul in between the months of March to May when it is spring season. These are five of the favorite places I v
Santorini is a Greek archipelago nestled amidst the southern Aegean Sea. Its splendid natural beauty makes it one of the best holiday destinations in Greece. Whitewashed buildings atop the main island take its allure to unparalleled heights. Besides simply soaking in the whitewashed ambience of its villages, here are five other must-do things while on vacation here.
Visit Kamari Beach
This long, black-sand beach spans around five kilometers - the longest uninterrupted stretch of shore on Santorin
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You’ll probably forget something on your next trip. It might be as inconsequential as a pair of socks, or as important as lifesaving medication. But you will. At least that’s what the surveys — and you — say.
More than eight in 10 travelers forgot something while they were on vacation, according to a survey by Minimus.biz, a company that specializes in travel-size products. The most commonly overlooked item? Toothbrushes, followed by clothing and
by José Alejandro Adamuz
One of the best ways to get to know a country is through its markets. What you find is not only its products, but an entire way of life, of feeling, of talking… dare we even say, of falling in love with the place. An entire country is exposed to our senses, through its people and its culture. And so in order to get to know Ecuador better, we’re going to take a stroll through one of the most important markets – not just of the country, but of all South America. Get yo
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Being an adventure lover, I have always spent my life searching for spots that are unexplored by most of us. Travelling is something I absolutely love. One such quest one fine day led me to discover Khopoli, a city about an hour and 40 minutes southeast of Mumbai, and I highly recommend it as a day trip or overnight. With a population of around 109,000, easily reachable by rail as well as road, these days it's mostly an industrial center, but it also has a number of interestin
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Northern California offers some of the USA's loveliest road tripping, with scenic views, great beaches, beach towns and state parks as well as attractions such as the Monterey Aquarium and the Carmel Mission. One particularly appealing stretch is the 122 miles (196 kilometers) between San Francisco and the town of Carmel along coastal Highway 1. You can drive it in a little over two hours, but there's so much to see and do along here that you could easily spend a week stoppi
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The year 1819 was part of a turbulent time in Spanish history.. Just five years earlier, the country had thrown off its occupation by the empire of Napoleon Bonaparte but the Bourbon Dynasty's restored King Ferdinand VII had caused outrage by abrogating the liberal constitution in a bid to restore absolute monarchy (enough outrage, in fact, to lead to a military uprising at the start of 1820), and Spain's colonies in the Americas were fighting, with increasing success, for independe
- First off, make an itinerary: If you are going to be travelling solo, it’s a good idea to make an itinerary so that you always have something to do. Take a look at Google for some of the best things to do in the area, whether it be museums, restaurants or night life. That way you’ll always be busy! Make sure to also note down any admission prices, times and ticket requirements so that you are prepared. Travelling solo means you’ll have a lot of off time where you’ll be lost in your thoughts
The Maldives, a tropical island country in the Indian Ocean, is gaining popularity as a holiday destination. Over the year, many good hotels and resorts have been built in different parts of the archipelago, and here's a list of five of the best three- star hotels in Maldives.
Somerset Inn - Male City
Guests can enjoy free wifi in their rooms, a barbeque and an on-site restaurant. The rooms are air-conditioned and have private bathrooms. Each room features a flat-screen Television set also. You c
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Two historic forts are situated at each end of the Niagara River. Step back in time to the War of 1812 and witness re-enactments of battles past. The Niagara Falls area of Canada's Ontario province is brimming with history, and Fort George and Old Fort Eire are just two of the many historic sites that are open to the public Wind your way upstream along the Niagara Parkway to where the Niagara River connects to Lake Eire, to find Old Fort Erie. Follow the river downstream awa
A two-hour trip from Tokyo, the region of Oku-Nikko (Deep Nikko), near the small city of Nikko, lets travelers recharge amidst mountains, trees, water and sky; indulge in outdoor activities galore; and immerse themselves in history.
As the warmer weather and the longer days take hold, travelers begin to delight in Japan’s natural wonders and adventure experiences outdoors. The world heritage sites of Nikko, just two hours north of Tokyo, can easily be combined with an overnight trip to Oku-Nikko
Being a storyteller as travel host and writer is my oxygen and the core of who I am. I consider it an honor and extremely rewarding to share travel inspiration to the masses. Much like doing a good deed, or a "mitzvah” as they say in the Jewish religion, it’s my belief that travel is the only thing you can buy that will actually make you richer.
On the first Travel Time with Linda episode of Season Two, we shone our spotlight on Northern Ireland. With its treasure trove of past and present lan
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Delta Air Lines is currently the best airline in the United States, according to the latest Airline Quality Rating (AQR). The carrier's victory -- its first in 18 years -- comes against a backdrop of steady service improvement for the entire industry, which could be good news for all airline passengers. Or not.
The Airline Quality Rating, now in its 29th year, is one of the most comprehensive studies of performance and quality of the largest U
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by Miguel Martínez Rabanal
Along with cumbia, the folk music form known as vallenato is a calling card of Colombian culture, and its Vallenata Legend Festival is a particularly momentous one, marking its 52nd edition this year April 26-30 in the city of Valledupar, in Colombia's northeast, about an hour and a half flight from Bogotá and just under four hours' drive from Cartagena.
Truth to tell, Colombian culture wouldn't be the same without this music, which goes back more
