The Ghost Island of Hashima
The small island of Hashima was once bustling with a community of 5000 people, who lived alongside the mines they worked. Abandoned in the 1970s, the island and its buildings had been left to the…
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12 Amazing Experiences in Belize
From Mayan ruins to jungle lodges, Belize offers terrific experiences that should be on every traveler’s list. Here are our top picks for a memorable trip. 1. CAVE TUBING Overland journeys and undersea adventures are just part…
Free things to do in Cape Town
A relatively weak rand makes Cape Town a more affordable destination to visit, and the city certainly provides value for money when it comes to eating and accommodation. However, everyone likes to get something for…
A Taste of Indian Royalty: Jaipur
Jaipur is the capital of the princely state of Rajasthan, the only ‘desert’ state in India, located in the north-west, along the border with Pakistan. Its history is unique in that the past is still…
2015 Summer Trip Holidays
Statistics show this Summer will be the most popular year for travel. But do you know where to spend your time off? We’ve selected ten outstanding destinations that are perfect for summer getaways. Get ready to plan…
Barcelona with Kids
We’ve already had a lot of fun in our Barcelona and Barcelona (continued) guides and we keep coming back for more. This time however, we explore the more fun side of Barcelona that’s more apt…
Getting under the skin of Prague
I’d been wanting to see Prague for a while. It was high up on my “Central/Eastern Europe” list, and a city I was only really interested in seeing in the summer due to how cold…
Cuba’s 5 Alternative Beaches
Beautiful beaches are as iconic as cocktails in the Caribbean, but in Cuba only a handful of coastal destinations are well known. We’re always up for ditching the crowd in favor of less populated and…
Where to Eat, Play and Have Fun in NYC
The “greatest” city in the world can’t make your trip great if you don’t know how to experience it. New York City has a lot to offer if you’re looking for great food, views and…
12Hrs in Barcelona (cont.)
Welcome back to Barcelona! The sun is still shining, and we still have so much left to do! Because there is only so much you can accomplish in 12hrs, we made you a second guide…