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A Transcontinental Train that Transcends the Frontiers between West and East – Bucharest to Istanbul

August 6, 2020 by Teh Chin Liang2 Comments

Casting one last glance at the charming old streets and striking neo-Gothic buildings in Bucharest, I took a brisk stroll, with a heavy backpack strapped to my shoulder, slowly navigating my way to the train station. From there, I was about to embark on a long-haul overnight journey to Istanbul. Having walked incessantly for days in Bucharest, I was looking forward to long hours of doing nothing at all, just sitting still on the train and getting … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Architecture, Bulgaria, Culture, Europe, Food and Wine, Istanbul, Journey, Music, Passport, Romania, Walking tour

Tips & Tricks for Your Next Trip to Europe

February 18, 2020 by Amy Winters1 Comment

Before you start planning your trip to Europe, you must make sure that you have all your visa requirements in order. Although the majority of the European countries do not require a visa for a short stay, such as Italy, France, and Spain, there are a few countries that do. US citizens with a valid US passport can travel to 26 of the European countries that are under the Schengen Area for a maximum of 90 days without having to obtain a Schengen … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Airline, Airport, Bus Travel, Euro, Europe, France, Italy, Passport, Public Transportation, Restaurants, Save Money, Shopping Mall, Spain, Visa

New PBS Series EXPEDITION WITH STEVE BACKSHALL Features Modern-Day Adventurer Tackling Stunning World Firsts in Unexplored Corners of the Planet

December 16, 2019 by DaveLeave a Comment

Riveting and Awe-Inspiring Documentary Series, Premiering Wednesday, January 15, 2020, 10:00–11:00 p.m. ET, Features Earth's Natural Wonders and Hidden Gems ARLINGTON, VA; November 25, 2019 – PBS's new 10-episode series EXPEDITION WITH STEVE BACKSHALL reveals there are still parts of our planet yet to be discovered. Explorer and naturalist Steve Backshall pursues incredible journeys and world firsts — unclimbed peaks, unexplored cave systems … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, Animal Rescue, Canyon, Caves, Desert, Fjord, History, Internet, Mexico, Mountain Climbing, Natural History, Oman, Passport, Rainforest, River Rafting, Scuba Diving, Shopping Mall, Wildlife, Yucatan Peninsula

Cheaper and comfortable way to get to Hat Yai from Northern Malaysia

October 20, 2019 by Teh Chin Liang1 Comment

Hat Yai is a popular food and shopping destination for Malaysian tourists looking for a nice weekend getaway. It is also a gateway for travelers especially backpackers to visit other parts of Thailand. For the sake of convenience, most of the people choose to get to Hat Yai by minivan with a wholesome service that will whisk you right from your very doorstep to the front of your hotel at a cost of about MYR 35 (USD 8.5) one way. Despite the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Bus Travel, Food and Wine, Journey, Malaysia, Passport, Shopping Mall, Thailand, Train Travel, Walking tour

Tortola, British Virgin Islands – October 2019

October 1, 2019 by DaveLeave a Comment

About an hour's ferry ride from Charlotte Amalie is Tortola, an island in the British Virgin Islands. If you make this crossing, bring your passport - you will need it to enter the country (which is a fairly smooth quick process). You disembark in Road Town - a colorful community (largest on the island) originally perched on the edges of the steep hillsides which drop down into the water. However, much of the town is now situated on what was the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: Beach, Drinking, England, Garden, Passport, Restaurants, Sand, Shopping Mall, Taxi, Walking tour

Essential Tips on How to Travel

August 19, 2019 by Daniil BalabushkinLeave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: China, Culture, Egypt, Germany, History, Passport, Visa, Wildlife

Destination Guide to Uzbekistan

July 31, 2019 by Preethi Chandrasekhar6 Comments

The word Uzbekistan itself carries an air of mystery about it. When I told people I was traveling to Uzbekistan, they exclaimed "Uzbekiwhere?!" and then followed that up by "Is it safe?!"  Uzbekistan IS bordered by Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan and Turkmenistan, countries that are not very well known in the West. So I suppose the "safe" question was fair enough! I'm here to give you the 411 on this destination and hopefully … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Afghanistan, Airport, Architecture, Art, Asia, China, Culinary travel, Culture, Dessert, Drinking, Food and Wine, Garden, India, Internet, Iran, Istanbul, Mosque, Museum, Music, Passport

British and American passports slide down global rankings as 2019 index is published

June 1, 2019 by DaveLeave a Comment

British and American passport holders may be concerned to hear that the value of their passports has slipped down the global rankings, with both citizenships sliding a number of places in the 2019 Nomad Passport Index. According to the annual research carried out by the leading offshore consulting firm Nomad Capitalist, Luxembourg citizens have the best passport in the world for the second year running. Its citizens are able to travel to 186 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Afghanistan, America, Belgium, Cyprus, England, Europe, France, Free Travel, Greece, Hong Kong, Iraq, Ireland, Italy, Lifestyle, Luxembourg, Passport, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden

12 Things You Need to Know when Booking a Trip to Thailand

March 14, 2019 by Madhusree DasLeave a Comment

Thailand is a popular travel destination for Americans and Europeans. Anyone who has watched the movie ‘The Beach’ can’t fail to be mesmerized by the idyllic landscape, with its towering cliffs, lush tropical greenery, white sand, and turquoise ocean. It truly is an amazing place. Whether you elect to visit Bangkok, Phuket, or the rest of Thailand, you won’t be disappointed. Thailand has something to offer everyone. From ancient temples to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: America, Animal Rescue, Bangkok Thailand, Beach, Britain, Canada, Culture, England, Fashion, Festival, Food and Wine, Markets, Naked, Passport, Restaurants, Sand, Shopping Mall, Street Food, Sushi, Thailand

2019 Dave’s Travel Corner Travel Essay Contest

February 24, 2019 by Dave13 Comments

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR CONTEST WINNERS! 1. Matt Scott: Trans-Siberian Railway http://www.davestravelcorner.com/journals/destination-asia/time-spent-on-the-trans-siberian-railway/ 2. Abdul Rastagar: CicLAvia -When LA Ditches the Car http://www.davestravelcorner.com/journals/destination-north-america/ciclavia-when-la-ditches-the-car/ 3. Mi West: By A Single Thread … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, Art, Asia, Bicycle, Couples Travel, Culture, Drinking, Eco Tourism, Europe, Food and Wine, Passport, Urban Travel, Wine Tasting

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