Las Vegas Monorail's Elevated Third RailLounge to Host First-Ever Exclusive New Year's Party - Location offers a fantastic, panoramic view of the Strip fireworks show. - Las Vegas Monorail will be the only Strip transportation available during road closures on New Year’s Eve. - Parking at the Las Vegas Convention Center Station is included in the ticket price. LAS VEGAS (November 2016) – For the first time, New Year’s Eve revelers will … [Read more...]
5 Practical Tips for Visiting Lisbon
It seems like U.S. tourists discovered Portugal in the last year. No matter what social media platform you use, you probably saw an explosion of coverage for this majestic land. The capital city of Lisbon provides a great introduction to the country, with a manageable population of 600,000 people in the city proper. Beautifully tiled buildings, rolling hills, and delicious custard tarts are on every corner. The people are warm and friendly, and … [Read more...]
New Haven: Mecca for Revolutionary War Fans
Working as a tour guide in Philadelphia’s historic district, I must have become a little Pennsylvania-centric on my view of the American Revolution because I was absolutely stunned when I stumbled upon the Trumbull Room at the Yale University Art Gallery in New Haven, Connecticut. It was the thrill of unexpectedly running into dear acquaintances while on vacation – the familiar blue and yellow uniform in the painting of my favorite founding … [Read more...]
Visit Zürich – July 2016
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 … [Read more...]
5 Different Modes of Transport to Travel on Around the World
Transportation modes all over the world can be fascinating. If you are an avid traveller, for sure, you have noticed how means of transport vary from one city to the other. Keep on reading and learn more about some of the modes of transport that you can try around the world. Campervans in New Zealand If you are travelling with the family or with a group of friends, undertaking your journey in a campervan can prove to be an excellent … [Read more...]
An Alternative Journey from England to Ireland
David and I had been discussing visiting Ireland for a number of years. We both tend to gravitate towards cooler weather climates - and Ireland in late October would be a good break from our warm Malyasian weather. We arrived into London and rather than continuing via airplane from the UK, we chose to travel by train and fast ferry, in hopes this alternative would create a more memorable travel experience then being crammed into tiny seats … [Read more...]
Myanmar, Lost in Translation
I’m in Myanmar, dining at the home of a local family, being serenaded with a nostalgic playlist of American pop tunes reminiscent of my favorite childhood radio station. It’s a surreal scene that looks like an outtake from a David Lynch movie. Sometimes truth is stranger than fiction. With one foot inching towards the 21st century, ancient and modern mingle with ease here. After consuming a lovingly prepared feast, my homespun hosts, joined by … [Read more...]
Visit Chicago – October 2015
The nation's third largest city is urban mecca with a plethora of dining options, a mix of intriguing old and new world architecture and plenty of activities to keep one busy for days. There is the world class Field Museum, The Lincoln Park Zoo (still free), lots of miles of waterfront along Lake Michigan and one of the tallest buildings in the Western Hemisphere, the famous Willis Tower (formerly Sears tower). The "loop" as it is called is a … [Read more...]
Experience Sunshine Coast my way
When you are leading a stressful life as I was, you usually do not even realize it until it is too late. Only after some types of trauma people do start paying attention to the tempo of their lives and how much stress they truly feel. Also, living in modern cities additionally produces a great level of stress which does not occur in the county. Long commutes to/from work, long lines at supermarkets, traffic jams and too many people constantly … [Read more...]
Blue Mountains, Katoomba Australia – July 2015
The Blue Mountains extend for over 400km in length and up to 70km in width. From Sydney public transportation takes about 2 hours to Katoomba (the main jumping off point for day and overnight visitors). Catch the train from Central Station - trains usually leave every hour or less. A visit here can easily be done in a day trip from Sydney (especially if you get an early start, 8-9am). Katoomba is about 100 km west of Sydney. Katoomba is a … [Read more...]
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