Q. I remember when I was on an airplane for the very first time. I was so excited that I asked to be seated next to a window. The view from the plane window was just breathtakingly amazing. The bird's-eye view provides a different perspective on the land below. You have produced a collection of cinematic drone masterpiece. Tell us what drew you to aerial photography in the very beginning? I think my fascination for the aerial perspective began … [Read more...]
An Aurora in born – The Northern Lights baby
On 19 August 2020, at 14:19, baby Aurora Wolteck was born in Dettingen Konstanz on the border between Germany and Switzerland, completely unaware of the Arctic adventure that had unfolded nine months earlier. But let us go back even further, to the day in 2009, when two young people, Nathalie and Benjamin, now 30 and 33 years old, were introduced to each other through a mutual friend while hiking near Lake Constance. It was friendship at … [Read more...]
Things to Do and See in Dubai, UAE
Dubai is a shining gem of the United Arab Emirates or UAE. An ultra-modern city, Dubai is known for its glamour, luxury and opulence. When it comes to architecture and design, the city has broken several world records. Right from owning one of the largest malls in the world to the tallest building in the world, Dubai has always surprised and awed the world with its architectural feats. Due to all these reasons and more, Dubai is one of the most … [Read more...]
Top 11 Ways Joi de Vivre Abounds in Southern Quebec
In a rough equidistance between Montréal and Quebec City as well as sharing a multistate northern U.S. border spanning New York State to Maine, Canada's Southern Quebec is renowned for unique gourmet experiences, distinctive lodging, and unspoiled natural beauty. Here are 11 can't-miss road trip worthy attractions to add to your GPS next time you head over the border: La Sucrerie de la Montagne Open year-round and designated an official … [Read more...]
Dancing in the Dark on Greece’s Skopelos Island
A slice of local life on Skopelos Island Last June, my husband and I spent three wonderful weeks on Skopelos Island in Greece, the largest island of the Sporades chain east of the mainland. One evening, after a dinner down by the Skopelos town harbor at Στου Δημητράκη (where we dined on giouvetsi, mousaka and ekmek, by the way), we ventured back up the hill around to the City School to watch a night of traditional dancing. The show started at … [Read more...]
From Sea to Shining Sea: Rediscovering America’s Beauty
One of the joys of being a travel writer is that I get to fulfill my quench for knowledge and adventure daily. Whether by plane, train or even camel on occasion, I am fortunate to explore the nooks and crannies of this planet, absorbing the cultures, traditions, religions and especially the cuisine of foreign lands. Amongst the passport stamps and customs checkpoints, it remains important to me to explore my roots. And that is why every year I … [Read more...]
4 Days in San Miguel De Allende
In the July 2018 edition, Travel and Leisure voted the charming Mexican city of San Miguel de Allende the best city in the world for the 2nd year in a row! I’ve been dying to visit San Miguel de Allende and when I recently had the wonderful opportunity to attend a destination wedding on New Year’s Eve in this city, I couldn’t refuse! It was a blessing to be able to celebrate a dear friend and her fiance in one of the best cities in the world! So … [Read more...]
Best European Travel Destinations for Architecture Sightseeing
Throughout Europe, the history of the region has shaped the construction of cities and architecture of buildings. For those who are enchanted with the beauty of centuries of construction art, Europe is a sightseeing wonderland. Here are some of the best locations across the continent to see and learn about thousands of years of architectural design. Barcelona, Spain The region that is now the city of Barcelona is believed to have been … [Read more...]
Ultimate Backpacker’s Guide to Learning Spanish in Barcelona
Language schools are present in tens or even hundreds depending on the chosen destinations. Faced with this plethoric offer, how to choose the school that best suits your needs? Several criteria must be taken into account during your prospection, starting with your own expectations before any research. Indeed, they will guide you before evaluating the schools you have chosen. Once your expectations are clear, it's time to look at the other … [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...]
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