I stopped in Chicago, one of my favorite food and wine towns in the entire country. I enjoyed some exceptional wine and food at the Greek Restaurant Avli on the Park on top of a tall building just up from the waterfront. I headed south that evening, arriving in South Chicago. It was very dark. I arrived on a street filled with people running around, yelling, drinking and cars double parked. I felt out of my element. My desired space for the night … [Read more...]
The Top Destinations for Casino Visitors
Gambling is a fun pastime for many adults, no matter where they're from or what walk of life they're from. There are many different ways to gamble, but traditional casinos are among the most visited, though online casinos are becoming increasingly popular. There are many cities that attract huge amounts of visitors, partially owing to their expansive gambling culture, some of which we'll explore in this article. First, we'll consider the … [Read more...]
Payment Options Over The Phone In Online Casinos
As more people travel and explore new destinations, web-based betting has become a popular pastime for many, leading betting websites to seek ideas to expand their offerings constantly. Bonus spins are no longer sufficient for a casino website to attract customers. A betting website today must offer its gamers, not just a fantastic gameplay encounter but also reliable and protected payment methods as web patrons have grown extra attentive. … [Read more...]
Best Things to do Whilst Travelling
Paradoxically, the pleasure of travel is in arriving. Nobody goes travelling because they love the idea of sitting in stations and airports or on trains and planes for hours at a stretch. Those parts of a trip are just the price to be paid for all of the wonders you will enjoy when you reach your next destination. Thankfully journey times are often shorter now and there are things that you can do to brighten them up. Read on to learn … [Read more...]
What I Learned from an Ashram
First of all, my backpacking, hostel staying, sleeping-on-trains and wild camping days have long been over. This nomadic travel-style, while fun when I was in my college years roaming around Europe and North Africa, has been replaced by something a little easier on my back and fancier in terms of luxury. Nowadays, I am partial to the kind of hotels that come with slippers, deep soaker-tubs, smart technology, and sparkling on arrival. So why would … [Read more...]
Electronic devices on your travel
No one can imagine traveling without any electronic device in a bag these days. Some people prefer to pack their tablet or even a laptop on a journey, especially if it’s a long adventure and they can work online. Here are some tips on how to travel with electronic devices to keep them safe from theft and all kinds of harm. Start with the right packing Before you leave for your destination, make sure that you packed carefully all your devices … [Read more...]
A harsh but beautiful wildlife haven at the bottom of the world – Interview with Vicki Foster, Government Officer of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands
My mobile phone buzzed with an email alert, jolting me out of my reverie. It was from Vicki Foster. “As I am writing this, I am looking out of my window across the bay to 2,000-meter mountains rising to snowy peaks. There is a male elephant seal trumpeting his arrival to the beach with his massive nose." Interviewing Vicki was like sitting down in from of a TV and flipping the channel to National Geographic Network. She shared her story with … [Read more...]
6 Must-Have Apps for the Settling Expat
Moving to a new country is often as turbulent as it is thrilling. A new life waits for you on the horizon, but first, you have to get there in one piece. Luckily, countless tools and resources are available to help you settle into your new home in today’s digital age. It’s easier than ever for previous expats to share their experiences and wisdom with rookie movers. If you’re making a new home somewhere outside of the land of opportunity, … [Read more...]
Tom Waller: Producer, Director and Writer
In 2018, a group of young Thai football players and their coach found themselves stranded in the flooded Tham Luang cave in northern Thailand. The rescue mission that involved countless divers, military personnel and volunteers from many countries took over 2 weeks to safely pull every one of them out of the cave. The incident once sent a shock wave reverberating around the world. A year later, this nail-biting rescue event was made into a … [Read more...]
Why You Should Learn Local Languages Before Traveling Abroad
When planning an international trip, the standard checklist includes booking flights, hotels, tours and restaurant reservations. But there’s one important thing you should do before packing your suitcase: learn the local language. While 360 million people speak English worldwide, countries like China, Columbia, Russia, Brazil and Argentina are just a few examples of destinations that can be challenging to visit if you don’t speak any of the … [Read more...]
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