Being the fourth biggest Greek island, with astounding historical and cultural heritage, Rhodes is definitely a destination you should include in your holiday adventure. Whether you decide to stay for an entire week or just a day or two, this magnificent island will provide you with an experience of a lifetime. From delicious gastronomy, to the beautiful acropolis and Old Town, to the outstanding choice of exciting activities, a trip to Rhodes … [Read more...]
5 Interesting Facts About Argentina
When you think of Argentina, the first images that will most likely come to mind will involve tango, Madonna's Evita, gauchos and delicious steaks. And for very good reason! But there's a whole lot more to this fascinating South American country. Gay travel bloggers Stefan and Sebastien spent 2 months travelling in Argentina and they give us their 5 interesting facts about Argentina, which you may not have known. 1. MATE: the ubiquitous … [Read more...]
Six Things You Didn’t Know About Beijing
“I speak and speak. But the listener retains only the words he is expecting." So cautioned Marco Polo as he left the court of the great Kublai Khan in Dadu (modern day Beijing) in the year 1295 C.E. Certainly this was a timely reminder for me as I stepped off the plane in Beijing for the first time. Over the years, I had heard lots about Beijing, most of which with a negative slant. Much to my delight, I encountered a wonderful and fascinating … [Read more...]
Visiting the best of Northern Vietnam
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live with in a rural community, deep in the northern mountains of Vietnam? Eating local delicacies and drinking happy water into the later hours of the night? Away from the bustling noise of the city and all the tourism? Waking up with the farmers as the sun comes up, hearing the sound of roosters singing in the valleys? I always … [Read more...]
Suzhou, China: An Edible Garden of Eden
If I were a philosopher, my motto would be “I eat, therefore I travel.” My first step towards understanding a culture is through food. Taste is the silent thread that binds me to fellow gastronomes around the globe. This is especially true when I visit a country where I know not a soul nor a single word of the native language, my exact situation during my recent visit to Suzhou, China. As alien as I felt upon arrival, I correctly suspected that … [Read more...]
Between the Traditional and the Modern, there Lies Ulaanbaatar
Somewhere between the modern and the traditional, there lies Ulaanbaatar. Mongolia’s fascinating capital is a city evolving before our very eyes. Its population is rapidly trading its ancestral, nomadic ways for a more modern life while still trying to retain the uniqueness of its rich culture. Ulaanbaatar is a city in transition, moved by dynamics bigger than itself. It lies at the intersection of globalization, capitalism, the legacy of … [Read more...]
Capping Off a Journey ‘Down Under’ in The Cook Islands
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As winter quickly sweeps in and we bid farewell to another magical summer, Australia and New Zealand are gearing up for the start of their tourist seasons, and with them millions of visitors who will make the long journey to discover their wonders. But if you’ve already come this far, cap off your vacation in style with a short eastbound flight over the blue waters of the South Pacific to the magical Cook Islands - where your visit to paradise … [Read more...]
City Guide: Museums in Bloemfontein
Bloemfontein is the judicial capital of South Africa and is the sixth largest city in the country. It’s not particularly famed for its tourism but rather as one of the largest maize and wheat producing regions of the country. Bloemfontein has a deep-rooted Afrikaner history with so many interesting museums and battlefields to explore. So if you enjoy history, then Bloemfontein should be one of the cities on your South African travel … [Read more...]
5 Things You Must Do in Lisbon
Every city has some things we simply can’t miss. Because they’re part of its tradition, because they’re genuine and because they perfectly represent its culture. Lisbon is no exception – the capital of Portugal has some things you can’t miss while visiting it and today I invite you to discover five of them. Visit the most famous Portuguese bakery. In the early 19th century, in Belém, right next to the Jerónimos Monastery, there was a … [Read more...]
Small-town Travels in France’s Alsace Region
France’s oft-neglected eastern border is notable for a few things: lush countryside, Germanic architecture, and storybook charm. There’s nowhere in the world that sings to the heart like Alsace; somehow, its cobbled streets create the desire to get lost in back alleys with a pastry or two. Alsace is a fairly small section of France, with just under two million people calling it home. Strasbourg, seat of the European Parliament and capital of … [Read more...]
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