Cape Verde is an archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean that thanks to its climate, beaches and landscapes is becoming a first-rate tourist destination.
Boavista is the largest island of the Cape Verde archipelago, originally colonised by Portugal off the coast of Senegal. It is one of the Windward Islands, with never-ending virgin beaches which are an infinite succession of white sand dunes, with coconut and palm trees to make a perfect postcard. This is the perfect island if you want to indulge in
Yet another European city tracing its roots back to a settlement of the Roman Empire, the Flanders (Dutch Belgium) city of Antwerpen (Anvers in French) started coming into its own in the late 15th century, and by the 16th had come to be Europe’s richest urb.
Today after rebuilding following devastation in World War II, it’s still a commercial powerhouse – Belgium’s biggest port (and Europe’s third largest), astride the River Scheldt, Antwerp is an economic force to be reckoned with es
If you visit Vienna for the first time and are keen to get under its skin you face a challenge: a mountain of 'must-sees' that over the centuries have cemented the rock solid stereotype of the enchanting city of music, cakes and emperors. Should you indulge in it? Or should you smash it by replacing cliched sights with trendy places?
As a native Viennese and frequent traveller back to my hometown, I have had fun doing both: indulging in and smashing Vienna stereotypes. Here is how you can create
Hawaii is famous for its many beautiful beaches and relaxed atmosphere. It has always been one of the world’s favorite destinations for water sports lovers. The islands there boast of some of the best stands up paddle board locations in the world.
There are so many great paddle board locations to choose from in Hawaii, but here are my favorite spots for paddleboarding;
Ala Moana, Oahu
Ala Moana is one of the top spot for surfers especially for beginners because it has a protected bay and flat wate
The Aragon region of Spain is filled with castles, cathedrals, monasteries, and UNESCO World Heritage Sites dotting the Pyrenees foothills, desert plains, fertile deltas, and the bustling city of Zaragoza. In addition to being a major cultural and agricultural powerhouse, Aragon's vineyards are renowned not only for their Tempranillo but for their venerated Garnacha's increasing popularity.
This is the land where Garnacha cultivation began in Roman times yet was under siege by market forces unti
by Cristóbal Ramírez
In the olden days (and even days not so olden), doctors used to prescribe travel to certain climates to patients to cure all manner of ailments. On Lanzarote in the 21st century, Spain has come up with a volcanic equivalent, also calling out to lovers of beaches and surfing in a way that elsewhere in Europe and the hemisphere is hard-pressed to match. Nature-lovers, too – the entirety of the fourth largest of the Canary Islands (846 square kilometres/327 square miles) has be
Ireland with its uncommon geological richness and the astonishing diversity has always attracted the visitors all across the globe. It is a country rich with huge green mountains, mind-blowing landscapes, alluring cliffs, and old monumental castle.
After landing in Ireland, the worry of every tourist is to transfer from Dublin Airport to their favorite destination. Ireland is smaller in size, and it helps in exploring it by spending all your time. It is a magical land which offers you a lot of
The Central Pacific coast is one of the top places to visit in Costa Rica, and Jacó Beach is at the center of it all. Here in the home of Hotel Amapola, the water is warm, the sunsets breathtaking, and the surf legendary.
Only 75 minutes from the San Jose international airport, Jacó is one of the best beaches in Costa Rica and is the most developed beach town on the Central Pacific coast. However, while Jacó has restaurants, shops, services and conveniences that are important to having a great v
Vibrant and artistic, Manchester - a major city and metropolitan borough in Greater Manchester, is blessed with a vibe that seems unmatched to any other English city.
When in Manchester, you will forget London for sure, such is the charm of this fascinating city. In fact, it’s an amazing place for all those tourists who want to experience the best of life has to offer.
Here are five top tourist attractions Manchester you must check out for a great holiday:
Manchester Art Gallery
Previously known as
Kabuki is a traditional Japanese performing art, registered as an "Intangible Cultural Heritage" by UNESCO. In Gifu Prefecture, part of the Shoryudo, Central region of Japan (http://shoryudo.go-centraljapan.jp/en/index.html), a couple of hours north of Nagoya, you can experience Edo-period (1603-1868) style Jikabuki or "local Kabuki" theater up-close-and personal. You can even have a chance to watch a local townsperson actor(s) get ready before a performance – makeup, costume, wig, and all. Or
I am sure that each of us at one time or another have wonder what life is like as a guest on a luxury yacht. You do not have to own your own yacht to have that experience, many people will charter a yacht for a week and live that lifestyle. But one look at the price tag of renting a yacht can put you into shock. A fully crewed yacht can easily cost $10,000 a day, even a small one holding just a couple of couples can be over a $ 1,000 a day per person. Do not let go of that dream, maybe just be a
The USS Arizona Memorial is a national monument honoring those who served in the Pacific theater during and after the Japanese naval assault on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
The memorial structure is built on and directly over the rusted remains of the sunken battleship USS Arizona. This is the final resting place of 1,177 Americans killed when a bomb penetrated the deck above the ship’s munitions magazine during the Japanese air attack on Battleship Row.
The loss of life on the Arizona repre
Steps away from the Chappaquiddick ferry ensconced in the compact and pedestrian friendly village center of Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard, Kelley House stands as a testament to island life way before tourists dominated the scene with beach umbrellas and sunscreen.
Near the corner of North Water and Kelley Streets, the main 54-room historic inn was built in 1742 and now features an art gallery in the lobby with rotating exhibits featuring local artists. Onsite Newes From America Pub is on the grou
For a fun and authentic New Orleans experience, all you have to do is attending a local festival. And in the home of Mardi Gras, you don’t have to try too hard to do that. Festival season is a year-round in the festival capital of the world, celebrating everything from NOLA’s best eats to music and culture.
So here are eight other New Orleans’s festivals worth making the trip down south for.
Sing Along at a Music Festival
The birthplace of jazz knows how to produce award-winning musicians and k
The Kimberley region is a rugged and remote area in northern western Australia. It can only be described as a magical place. It is largely uninhabited, but the scenery is beautiful, breathtaking, and very dramatic. You will need to rent a four wheel drive vehicle to traverse the rugged terrain, but the scenery is worth the bumpy road. One way to see most of the Kimberley is by taking the Gibb River Road, an adventurous road trip right through the Kimberley from Broome on the west coast to Kununu
Israel is undeniably a small nation, but it is rich in history and culture. This country has a great amount of history to offer its visitors.
Traveling to Israel? Here are some things to keep in mind before you go travel to Israel:
First off, passport stamps are no longer. Nowadays, a paper visa is issued at entry which shows your stamp. The visas are issued on arrival — free of charge — to Canadian, New Zealand, UK, Irish, and US passport holders.
For your protection, polio and typhoid vaccines
The Sounds of Fifes & Drums
Driving along the beautiful Colonial National Parkway along the York River toward Yorktown, one can almost hear the sounds of fife and drums, regimental bands and the blistering sounds of a cannonade. Yorktown, the pivotal battle in Virginia which caused British General Cornwallis to surrender his army to combined American and French forces led by George Washington has a whole new sound. The sights and sounds of visiting Revolutionary history live!
With the recent op
The historic, atmospheric city of Essaouira, on Morocco's Atlantic coast west of Marrakesh, is fronted by 10 kilometres of white sand swept by the trade winds that are so coveted by kite surfers and windsurfers. These winds, known locally as Chergui, are ideal for surfers, reaching a speed of 30 knots in summer. The part of the beach that is closest to the town has calmer waters, whereas the leeward zone features bigger waves.
Essaouira beach is perfect for any level of expertise. The bay is quit
There is Mexico and there is the Mexican state of Yucatan. The former gets a lot of negative (and often unfair) press and the latter hardly gets mentioned (unlike the resorts of next-door state Quintana Roo, Cancun and the Riviera Maya). Being inquisitive slow-travelers who prefer the “unusual,” we did a lot of research and discovered the essence of a fascinating destination.
Why the Yucatan Peninsula?
The Mayan Culture
The Yucatan Peninsula in the country's south has a mystical vibe due to the a
Discover Lagos this Christmas…
Lagos is the largest Nigerian city and the financial center of a metropolis known for its beautiful beach resorts, boutiques, and nightlife. Also, this is known as a home to the National Museum Lagos consists of cultural artifacts and craftworks. Tourists from all over the world would love to visit this city once in a lifetime for its fortress and picturesque sights. But most people enjoy a coastal buffet here featuring over a dozen mesmerizing beaches. People who a
