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For those of a certain age, it is impossible to forget how consumed the American public was with the Vietnam War in the late 60s and early 70s.  We ate it, slept it, watched it on TV every night.  But not me – I was a student in a state of denial for most of its duration, even though many of my high school classmates were fighting and dying there.

Afterward, when Michael Herr’s “Dispatches” burst upon the world in 1977, providing gritty literary bulletins about what it had been like to be deep

Straddling two time zones and four climate zones, Kazakhstan is a country of startling contrasts.

Some would say it is the country of steppes, others of endless flatlands, of deep canyons such as Charyn, of deserts or of semi-saline lakes, like Balkhash. They would all be right. Richly endowed by nature, the country has embraced green policies with targets extending to 2050. Like an old nomadic tribe, change is part of the country’s fabric, as illustrated by the decision to move the capital f

It does not matter how old you are, 10 or 50, and a meeting with wild nature, even though slightly fed, always brings some original childish rapture, well, at least, we have. That's why my husband and I shared a birthday with a visit to one of the most famous national parks of Costa Rica, Manuel Antonio on the Central American country's crooked central Pacific coast, famous for it rich animal world, which has long been not shy of people. So today's post will be dedicated to this park and its na

Living in your country of birth isn’t the right choice for everyone, there are some many beautiful and unique countries around the world that some people need to consider relocating for true happiness. Whether you want to move for the scenery or your career here is a list of amazing cities to consider whilst trying to find your perfect location. 

London

Home to some of the most famous landmarks in the world, London is a desirable city to live in. People love how busy and popular the city is ever

On a recent trip to Aiken, South Carolina (just over an hour south of state capital Columbia and a half hour from Augusta, Georgia), I received as a gift a book titled When I think of Aiken, written by Michael Gibbons and illustrated by Betsy Wilson-Mahoney, two long-time residents of Aiken who shared in words and drawings their memories of growing up and living much of their lives in this beautiful southern charmer of a city.

The book gave me pause to try and remember what I thought of Aik

Ahmedabad, the largest city in western India's Gujarat state and India's fifth most populous  is a bustling crowded city famous for India’s glorious history, architectural marvels and delectable food meet. A 90-minute flight from New Delhi, this city is also dubbed "The Land of Gandhi," with the Sabarmati Ashram still holding its old-world charm for visitors. In a tourist point of view this colourful city has everything from mosques to museums, tombs, temples, stepwells and lakes to theme parks.

With a wealth of recent restaurants, bars, and nightclubs, Morocco is truly a modern cultural city, but if you step inside the medina,you’re taken to a new world. Comprised of high walls, the medinas - present in all four of the country's majestic "Imperial Cities" as well as various others - are occupied by slightly narrow streets, small alleys, marketplaces and antique mosques, all meant to thwart attacking enemies. Each has its own exceptional story, but all offer visitors an extraordinary e

While most people think of visiting the historic cities of Europe during the holiday season, for some lovely and lively Christmas cheer you may also want to consider a trip to Tokyo, Japan! 

Brilliant LED displays, projection mapping, and digital choreography light up Tokyo's trees, buildings, and landmarks light up the nights from mid-November to December to February in a winter wonderland orchestrated with millions of LED displays, projection maps, and digital choreography. Additionally, sel

The post-wedding honeymoon is a tradition going as back as the 1500s. While some couples go for a day or two, others spend weeks traveling and exploring different places around the world, together. And why shouldn’t they? After all, they have taken the decision of their lifetimes to spend it with each other. Bonding two families together, for some honeymoon is actually the first chance at sparking new shades of fondness.

However, planning a honeymoon can get tedious. Of all the other things, deci

Doc Searls Santa Barbara, USA

by Felice Hardy


Die Schweiz/La Suisse is where it all began. For example, ski holidays first took hold in St. Moritz and ski racing in the Mürren-Wengen area, while Davos was where one of the Alps‘ first ski lifts was constructed and the first skis were imported from Norway.

The railway has been of utmost importance to Switzerland skiing, since people took their first turns on snow in the 19th century, and even today, rail can often be the quickest and most effi

Mai Chau is a seeming easy 150km cruise out of Hanoi. Only a 3-4 hour drive they say! Hmmm well, I'm currently sat in my idyllic stilt house listening to White Thai women sing their folk songs in harmony with the crickets, but it didn’t start out that way. 

Mission to Mai Chau

Traveling at the breakneck speed of a turtle, with one-night stopover in Hoa Binh and this being my first solo motorbike trip and all, I was paranoid as hell the majority of the ride from Hanoi. I was obsessively focused on

English is nearly universally spoken in New Zealand and is its primary national languages, but due to the variations in meanings and unique acronyms, expressions and phrases, foreign visitors especially those from the US tend often to be confused by these linguistic challenges. This article aims to help them ensure a smoother travel.

Since the late 18th century, New Zealand had been visited by American as well as European fishing, whaling and trading ships. While sailors and explorers from Europ

Just wait until Santa’s elves show off the magnificent nine-foot tall decorated tree at the Park Hyatt Aviara in Carlsbad, just a half hour up the coast from San Diego. The human elves are busily stacking, piping and contouring gingerbread, chocolate, and sugar icicles to make the fantasy tree.  These three helpers are no ordinary assistants for Santa, they just happen to have recently won the Food Network’s Halloween Wars as Team Ghoul’d.  Each has their own crafty skills, and jumped on board

by Marita Acosta


The “Mother City” of South Africa can, admittedly sometimes seem intimidating in some ways. But even as Johannesburg‘s streets and neighbourhoods recall a troubled, sometimes tragic past, they also stand for hope, opportunities, anticipation and a meeting point in a vibrant, creative city for adventurous travellers.

One area where the reborn creativity of “Jozi” truly shines is in the culinary. And at the forefront are some of Africa’s coolest, most sophisticated restaurants,

Known as the ‘Pink City,’ Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan and one of the three key cities in the Golden Triangle of India.  Rajasthan is one of the flashiest and most colourful states in India, and its capital Jaipur has been a cultural jewel in Indian history for many centuries. This city is a perfect blend of the past and present, it has beautiful and well-maintained forts, camel rides, bustling street markets and what not. 

Top Sightseeing Spots

Amber Fort and Palace: Also known as Amer F

Packing for a cruise is tricky unless you have previously been on one. There are critical items you need for every trip. There are also some items that are not allowed on ships. Also, we know that sometimes the excitement of a holiday can cloud judgement and memory, so we have put together a simple but great list.

Passport and Identification

Make sure you always have proper identification. You know where you are going, so have the right paperwork. If your cruise departs and returns to the same po

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The magnificent Czech capital Prague and the towns and cities of the surrounding region of Bohemia tend get most of the attention from travelers and travel writers alike. But in my many visits and time living in the Czech Republic, I found that the next-door Moravia region has an amazing amount of cool stuff to offer, as well. And one of its top attractions is its own capital, Brno, which mixes history and culture with a friendly, untouristy – and even newly hip – vibe, yet at prices

A holiday abroad can provide travelers with the opportunity to learn an array of new and exciting things about an amazing place they have never experienced before.

Dubai is quite religious and cultural, as well as being modern and cosmopolitan, making it the ideal location to visit if you are interested in learning about religious and culture both locally and internationally. Plan your travel itinerary before your trip.

Bollywood Parks Dubai 

At the very first theme park in the world dedicated

Manila is a beautiful capital city of Philippines and is located on the western coast of the Philippines. This is very famous tourist destination and it attracts the tourist because of its unique natural beauty. One can enjoy the beautiful moments of life by visiting the best and beautiful places over here. I spent my vacations in this beautiful place with the help of trip planner and really it was a great time to me and I enjoyed my travel with the travel guidebook and visited the best places