When you have a young member in the family that you are responsible for, you start asking yourself many questions. Do you take your kid on vacation with you, or is it better to leave them at home? This is something parents often struggle with. Taking the kid out of school for vacation sounds wrong, so your thoughts are pretty understandable. However, while parents believe that traveling kids miss out on education because they don’t attend … [Read more...]
Essential Tips on How to Travel
There is nothing better than taking a vacation to relax. This will remove some pressures you experience while in school or working. Taking a vacation may reduce mental and physical stress, says Starre Vartan, a reporter with CNN Travel. It is a reminder that your career is not an end to all, but you need time for yourself. Indeed, the best method of doing this is to visit tourist attraction sites in the world. These are places where you can view … [Read more...]
Misadventures of a Gringo in Colombia
Upon leaving the unexpectedly small Cartagena airport, I was welcomed by a huge billboard featuring a Colombian Elvis impersonator. The other passengers who had also just arrived were poppin’ into little yellow micro-machine cabs and spinning off into their own assorted narratives. I stood and watched their numbers dwindle. Soon I was one of only a few prey left for the desperate transportation peddlers. A husky, determined Colombian man … [Read more...]
On Christmas Decorations and Syrian Food
The air was unusually clear for Cairo, a city notorious for its polluted, hazy skies. Perhaps it was only because it was my first time seeing all the Christmas decorations set up for the bazaar that it felt like a crisp winter day. The bazaar was an opportunity for refugee women to showcase their skills and talents. Many of them were selling handicrafts, and others were dishing up food from their home countries. The smells mingled throughout … [Read more...]
A Perfect Vibe, Koh Mak, Thailand
A number of islands in Thailand or beach destinations, especially in the southern part of the country can be over tourist-ed at times and or are destinations for travelers who want to party. For many years I've been attracted to some of the islands in the north closer to the Cambodian border including one of my favorite islands in Thailand, Koh Kood. However, recently I made the trip to Koh Mak, a tiny neighboring island accessible via one of two … [Read more...]
3 Less-Known Things About Las Vegas
Las Vegas, the city of dreams experienced lots of media coverage and screen time in the last couple of years. It is a very popular city among both the people of America but also among gambling communities of professionals. We’re all aware of the casinos, grand hotels and countless entertainment opportunities Vegas provides. However, when it comes to this popular city, there’s still a large number of things that you probably don’t know about … [Read more...]
5 Most Amazing Casinos in the World
There are two places in the world that claim the honor for hosting the most amazing casinos in the world; Las Vegas and Macau. Both are exclusive gambling destinations for tourists and compete in glamour and extravaganza. Casinos these days are not standalone structures, they are part of huge resorts that offer a myriad of services. While Macau attracts with designs and constructions of disproportionate size, Las Vegas invites to celebrity … [Read more...]
Best Countries to Visit in September
September is one of the best times of year for a getaway. It’s often cheaper for flights and accommodation and less crowded than the peak summer months, making it an ideal opportunity to enjoy some peace and quiet and explore new destinations before the busy Christmas period begins. But, where do you visit in September? With most popular beach vacation destinations now getting colder weather and most tourist attractions and activities … [Read more...]
Visiting Vegas: The home of the casino
While you may think a visit to Las Vegas is all about heading into a casino and gambling for the entirety of your trip, you'd be mistaken. Sin City is full of wonder and is packed with an incredible array of things to do, as well as having a flutter on the spin of a roulette wheel. The common misconception when it comes to this awe-inspiring city is that it's all about drinking and gambling - Vegas is actually a many-layered and wondrous … [Read more...]
Cheesecake in the Vineyard
To say food inspired me on a trip to Italy sounds trite and a little too rehearsed. After all, there are lots of people who have been inspired by Italian food. Right? I’m telling you...this was different. Maybe it was because this was our first trip to Italy. Or, maybe it was because it was before GPS, and we had to rely on maps, road signs, and our basic sense of direction to get to our food. Some meals were more of an adventure than … [Read more...]
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