Destinations

Before traveling to Nagasaki, I had always connected this Japanese city with the catastrophic World War II atomic bombing. I was unaware that the city had more to offer than one of its main attractions — the Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum. While the city will...

My perception of Cuban food while eating at restaurants in the US was limited to Cuban sandwiches, pulled pork, rice, beans, and a few meat staples. It was only when I visited Havana a couple of years ago that I realized that my entire perception of Cuban...

Rapper Notorious B.I.G (or Biggie Smalls) had an amazing musical career. It spanned less than three years before his death, led to the sale of over 17 million records, resulted in one of the very few hip-hop albums to be certified Diamond, and shaped a...

As summer draws near, the call of the wild grows louder for those of us stuck in a sprawling metropolis. As much as we love the concrete jungle, urban hiking and beautiful parks, there's a certain lure to leaving it all behind for the simplicity and...

This post was last updated on August 24, 2023. It's the postcard image of the perfect honeymoon: palm-fringed beaches, the clearest of waters, colorful architecture, and a relaxing atmosphere that lets you savor life at the slowest of paces. The Caribbean...

If you haven't read about the Canadian teen who used constellation patterns and Google Maps to find a possible undiscovered Mayan ruins site - you've got to check it out. And while we appreciate the time and effort that went into his three-year long research...

Eating out in one of the world’s most expensive cities can be quite daunting at first. In Oslo, Norway, a pint of beer can set you back $8 and a basic lunch (sandwich + Coke) about $25. Even a Big Mac combo meal is $12! A nice dinner for two at an upmarket...

Few things are more romantic than saying “I do” in the Caribbean. With sandy beaches, towering mountaintops and cascading waterfalls, it’s no wonder that Jamaica was recently ranked as one of the top ten islands in the world by TripAdvisor! No matter...

Although Earth Day 2016 has come and gone, it's not too late to laud the virtues of environmentalism and mourn the negative impact humans have had on the earth. In this spirit, we took a look at some of the biggest tourist destinations that will probably be...

Before I headed to Israel, I was forewarned by family and friends. “Is it safe to go there?” they investigated with caution, influenced, of course, by what they had heard in the media. Nevertheless, once I started traveling through Tel Aviv, Jerusalem,...

Dreaming of a Japanese vacation? The best time of the year to visit is—now! Springtime in Japan is a can't-miss on any traveler's bucket list, thanks to the world renowned Cherry Blossom Festival. Known in Japanese as the Hanami, it's a centuries old custom...

New York City loves the limelight. From its parks to its streets, to the city's countless restaurants, numerous iconic films have set the stage in this metropolis. Unlike other parts of the country where movie sets are built, and sometimes left behind, as in...

This post was updated on April 21, 2023 Spring has a way of invigorating us, emerging from the bleak, cold winter to spread its sunshine and warmth upon us. For this reason, it’s an especially popular time to travel. Pleasant temperatures and daylight...

Since it’s St. Patrick’s Day, we’re dreaming of a weekend getaway to Ireland. From traditional Irish cuisine and beautiful hiking routes to Dublin nightlife, here are our suggestions for how to spend 72 hours on The Emerald Isle. Once you've...