Casablanca, Morocco’s largest city, has become synonymous with the timeless movie featuring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman. In fact, the mere mention of “Casablanca” conjures up images of romance in an exotic land, scenes from the 1942 movie Casablanca. But there’s more to Casablanca than just that movie. In 1515, the Portuguese came, settled, ... [Read more]
Jakarta is truly Asia's melting pot of cultures and cuisines. It is also the economic, political and educational center to Indonesia’s 261 million people from a chain of 17,000 islands spreading from the Indian to the Pacific oceans. There’s never been a better time to visit Jakarta, the most overlooked city in Southeast Asia. During my three-week ... [Read more]
The tradition of putting body parts on display is almost as old as religion itself. Reliquaries containing the hands, feet, teeth, and other parts of holy people have been touted around the globe for thousands of years. But 20th-century cultural icons and ancient historical figures? Yeah, those get around too. While some are proudly on display, many are ... [Read more]
Let’s be brutally honest: it’s not easy to plan a trip out of thin air. The idea of visiting a new destination is appealing, but the time needed to research is painful if you don’t know where to start. Imagine a place where you can get relevant travel information and your personal questions answered by local experts. That’s Trippy! I used Trippy ... [Read more]
Cleanliness, safety, and location are the first three things that spring to mind when I’m choosing a hotel. There are thousands upon thousands of hotels out there, and each has its own set of promises. Reading a hotel description on a booking website isn’t enough these days. Reviews can be even be misleading sometimes. So, where do you go for help, and ... [Read more]
Tahiti is the most populated island in French Polynesia and the location of its capital. Tourists looking to visit should know that the best time of year to visit Tahiti is between May 1st and October 31st. For those who want to visit during the low season, this extends from November 1st to April 30th. Tahiti offers amazing weather ... [Read more]
