The Dream of Celebrating New Year in Dubai For a long time, I had dreamed of spending New Year’s Eve in Dubai. On TV, the fireworks show around the Burj Khalifa always looked spectacular — a global celebration with lights, music, and thousands of people in awe of the world’s tallest building. It seemed like the perfect way to start a new year, something I wanted to experience at least once in my life. So, when I planned a ten-day trip to … [Read more...]
7 new reasons to visit Gothenburg, Sweden in 2024
Why go to Gothenburg in 2024? Here's 7 new reasons to visit the world's most sustainable destination. With Christmas in the rear, we're sending you off into the new year with our very best wishes, and a list of the top 7 major reasons to visit Gothenburg, Sweden, in 2024. In addition, there's a selection of new restaurants, bars, and shops to discover in Sweden's second city situated on the country's west coast. Gothenburg is ranked one of … [Read more...]
Travel Spotlight: Dallas, Texas
Whether you are a local or a tourist, Dallas, Texas has something for you to try! Located in the northeast part of the state, Dallas is home to the Cowboys, the oil and cotton industry, and its food. Dallas is a family-friendly city with something for everyone of all ages. Regardless if you’ve lived here your entire life, or you’re visiting for a day, the following are just some of the things you can do while visiting the Big D! Dallas … [Read more...]
Dubai, One of World’s Great Urban Attractions
While not one of the world's largest by population cities, Dubai certainly warrants great attention due to its rapid rise from being a sleepy fishing village to now home to some of planet's most iconic attractions. My visit to Dubai was a number of years ago - the city was surely much smaller then, but still, the city felt overwhelming. As one of the great cities in the Middle East it offers non stop or one stop connection flights from most … [Read more...]
A Guide to Dubai and its Architectural Wonders
Dubai is the capital of the United Arab Emirates, but its significance goes far beyond the borders of its country. The city is a booming mercantile metropolis that operates as the business center of Western Asia, which has seen a "who's who" of global corporations set up for trade in Dubai. Dubai is not all about business; it is home to vast shopping districts and centers (including the gigantic Dubai Mall), as well as a range of eclectic tourist … [Read more...]
Iceland: Island of Fire and Ice
Raquel was a nature and outdoor adventure enthusiast, always looking for the next mountain to climb or river to raft. For her 25th birthday, a close group of friends decided to surprise her with the trip of a lifetime and buy her tickets to Iceland. The island of fire and ice had always fascinated Raquel, and it was a dream to have the chance to travel there. In addition to the travel itinerary, her friends made sure to rent a photographer … [Read more...]
Exploring Two Iconic Cities, New York and San Francisco
Located on opposite ends of the coast, both New York and San Francisco offer a rich variety of experiences and activities on but for different reasons. New York is an older city and certainly much larger often overwhelming for first time visitors which is why signing up for New York Tours is a good idea. They sell all new York attractions, Hop on Hop off Bus tickets, other activities and combination experiences. New York City offers great … [Read more...]
Visit Dubai For The Ultimate Family Vacation
The Great Pyramid of Giza was the tallest structure in the world four millennia, then the London Cathedral claimed that honor; now, the Burj Khalifa, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has surpassed all the skyscrapers in the world and the Middle East once again boasts the world's tallest building. Rising to a height of 2,723 feet, the Burj Khalifa has 164 floors. It's one of the first things you notice when you step off the plane at the airport … [Read more...]
Old Town Tallinn Estonia – January 2018
Old Town Tallinn Estonia originally dates back some eight centuries. This part of town is surrounded by a number of towering stone walls that were originally built to protect the city. The old town is a mix of cobblestone streets, plazas, restaurants, hotels and plenty of small shops. One can easily walk from one side to the other in about 25 minutes but one doesn't just want to rush through this part of the city. Rather, take one's time and move … [Read more...]
Taipei 101 – March 2017
Taipei 101 was completed in 2004 and was the world's tallest building for five years until that record was obliterated by the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. From base to the spire on the top the Taipei 101 stand 1,671 feet (approximately 509 meters). Based on its location in the city, it dominates the skyline - towering above hundreds of 'short' buildings. Visitors can enjoy good views on clear days by visiting the observation floor and deck on the … [Read more...]