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 Dubai on my own, I timed it so […]

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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 the world’s 100 best cities in 2023* (the only non-capital in the […]

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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 Arboretum & Botanical Gardens If you’re looking to spend a day with the […]

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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 sensory stimuli and delivers a rich diversity of food, visual, noise or experiential […]

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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 slowly – duck into cafe’s for a hot drink, […]

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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 uppermost reaches of the building. From the ground floor take the elevator […]

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While Zurich has a sizable international reputation (often predicated on it’s financial and banking industry) the actual city is fairly small (population approximately 400,000 people) and for visitor’s is easily approachable. From its favorable geographic position alongside the shores of Lake Zürich it boasts a diversity of activities and experiences for those of all ages. Take the old city with its charming walkways, squares, churches, boutique shops and cafes – one can wander these streets for much of a day at a leisurely pace. For those looking for a ‘nature’ […]

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This small city of approximately 400,000 boasts a diversity of activities and experiences for the visitor ranging from leisurely strolls and shopping through the old city to it’s modern enclaves including art centers, food and museums (over 50 museums and galleries are in the city). Zürich-West used to be home to ship building and other factories; today it features a number of cultural and creative endeavors including architecture, unique shops and restaurants. Old Town features a number of cafe’s and restaurants including Hiltl, Europe’s oldest vegetarian restaurant (dates from 1898). […]

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John M. Edwards flies into the wild blue yonder from London Heathrow to New York JFK, wedged in between two suspicious-looking suspected terrorists supposedly from the United Arab Emirates. . “Goddammit, there are snakes on the plane!” I couldn’t help but laugh at the drunken comment attributed to Samuel Jackson several aisles behind, followed by the lame “Don’t call me Shirley” from Airplane. While my two outlandishly dressed seatmates twisted uncomfortably beside me, acting like I was a mere neck pillow rather than a human being, most of the other […]

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CHICAGO — On our first afternoon in Chicago, my wife, my triplet sons and I set out in the face of a biting wind down Michigan Avenue. These eight-year-olds have never been to a city much bigger than Louisville, Kentucky, where we live. I worry that Chicago will scare or overwhelm them. If this trip goes badly, will Gabrielle and I have to reassure them that no, big cities aren’t all bad? What version or vision of Chicago can I show these children that might inspire them, as the best […]

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New York really is the city of dreams; with so much to do all day and all night, this city never sleeps and neither will you and your itinerary if you’re after a jam-packed schedule full of things to do and activities to keep you on your feet! The Big Apple has a lot to offer when it comes to attractions but the most thrilling element of it all is the electric atmosphere, the hustle and bustle and the interesting people you meet along the way. If you are travelling […]

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The Symphony of Lights is a must visit free attraction that involves more than 40 buildings on both sides of Victoria Harbor (buildings on Kowloon as well as Hong Kong Island). The tallest building in Hong Kong, the Two International Finance Centre, at 415 m (1,360 ft) also plays a role in this light show. According to the Guinness book of world records, it is the world’s Largest Permanent Light and Sound Show”. There are excellent views from the waterfront near the Golden Bauhinia Square. Take MTR Wan Chai Station […]

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We recently stayed at the Los Angeles Athletic Club (a private membership only club but with hotel rooms available to the general public – the first private club in Los Angeles, founded 1880). We stay in a fair amount of National mid to higher end chain hotels and it is very refreshing to find a hotel such as this one with its uniqueness, elegance and history. As soon as we arrived we shot up to the rooftop for some relaxation with a cold one in hand. This is about as […]

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The Empire State Building is definitely one of New York’s most visited attractions. It was completed in 1931 and was the world’s tallest building for many years. It still towers above the New York City skyline and from either of its two observation decks you will have stellar views in all 360 degrees. It is now New York’s 3rd highest building, behind the Freedom Tower and 432 Park Avenue. You might see several ticket vendors outside the building – buy your tickets from the official ticket booths located inside the […]

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Burj Khalifa (formerly Burj Dubai) UAE – This is the world’s tallest building…by far! It towers above its closest rivals which are the Makkah Clock Royal Tower and the Makkah Clock Royal Tower in Saudi Arabia. When you stand close to its base and look up it is hard to believe humans can create something so tall. It is overwhelming. The building stands more than 800 meters tall over 2600 feet! It topped out at 160+ stories, and well you can do the math! During the construction it was common […]

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