It's not strange to see why Sin City, Las Vegas, ranks among the most popular tourist spots in the United States. One of the largest gaming hubs in the world can be found in this oasis city in the desert. The slot machines are usually the first thing passengers see when they step off the plane. And the sights of the "Strip" from the airport are nothing short of extraordinary. While gaming certainly is a significant attraction that brings in … [Read more...]
Irish and New in Vancouver
What it’s really like to live in Beautiful British Columbia’s biggest city. Anyone who knows me will know that I spent over two years in Canada on an IEC Working Holiday visa – mainly because I don’t shut up about my time here. And although I moved around, overall, I spent just under a year in Vancouver so I feel qualified to write about it. Here’s a summary of my experience: Getting There Okay, so let’s take it back to 2019: Pre pandemic. … [Read more...]
Mark Jason Williams, Award-Winning Playwright, Essayist and Travel Writer
Q. Traveling is a universal experience that everyone takes pleasure in, but being a gay traveler comes with its own set of complexity and challenges. How do you define LGBTQ travel and why LGBTQ travel matters in your opinion? I think the definition of LGBTQ travel is constantly evolving, and that’s a great thing. Twenty years ago, being a gay traveler meant I only felt comfortable going to certain spots, like San Francisco or Miami, where … [Read more...]
Proposing On Your Couples’ Vacation
There are many keys to a successful relationship, and if you're lucky enough to be in one right now, you probably get away together often. Traveling with your partner is one of the quickest ways to find out if the two of you are genuinely compatible. Long flights, delays, adventures, and even how long it takes them to pack can tell you how successful your relationship will be. Suppose you already know the person you're in a relationship with … [Read more...]
Fatspatrol (Fathima) Mohiuddin, Artist and Muralist
Q1. You started your art journey by painting on your bedroom walls when you were 13. Does art run in your family? Did you ever imagine that one day you’d taking your painting from your bedroom’s wall to a building’s wall? My brother and I are both artists. He was more of a natural showing real talent at a young age. As his younger sister, I kind of followed what he did. I read his comic books and copied drawings out of them and that started … [Read more...]
Jens Notroff, Archaeologist, Illustrator, and Science Communicator
Q. When you were a toddler, your dad brought you to a museum where you fell in love immediately with the artifact display. You were 5 years old at the time, what really piqued your interest when you saw the display and made you aspire to become an archeologist from that point onwards? What do you think parents and teachers nowadays should do to help children develop a love for the pre-historical human culture? I still remember those … [Read more...]
Things to do on your next vacation to Palm Springs
Palm Springs is the best spot to hit in California if you plan a trip there. This trip will have all the leisure time and adventure that you crave for. However, if you think you need something more, then make sure to explore Palm Desert. All in all, both of these places are amazing in my experience. Here is everything that must be a part of your plan for your next vacation to Palm Springs. Exploring nature from up close Palm Springs is a … [Read more...]
Beat Vacation Inflation with a Trip to Lake Havasu City
Arizona’s Playground Offers Plenty of Budget-Friendly Activities LAKE HAVASU CITY, Arizona (April 01, 2022) – Pain at the pump might be cutting into people’s discretionary vacation budgets. But vacationers looking to beat inflation can rejoice that gas prices in Arizona tend to be at least one dollar less than fuel in Southern California, according to the gas-price app GasBuddy. Go Lake Havasu President/CEO Terence Concannon says … [Read more...]
From the World’s Smallest Classroom to the Oscars – Interview with Pawo Choyning Dorji, Producer, Director and Writer of “Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom”, the Nominee for Best International Feature Film at the 94th Academy Awards
When I first contacted Pawo Choyning Dorji about two months ago, “Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom” - his directorial debut had been shortlisted for the Best International Feature in the 94th Academy Awards. He told me he did not expect the film could go this far to the Oscars. But, sometimes the most unexpected thing happens when you least expect it. Lunana was not only on the shortlist, it successfully made it through to the top five … [Read more...]
6 Stops for Your Oregon Campervan Trip
The Oregon Coast is a beautiful drive for any traveler, but it can also be an ideal trip for those who are traveling with their camper van. The coast has many different sights to see and explore, including Cannon Beach, Cape Disappointment, and Florence. If you're looking to take your time exploring this picturesque coastline in the Pacific Northwest of America, then these are some of the places you will want to stop at along the way! Before … [Read more...]
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