Placed on the tops of mountains, perched on steep hillsides, and nestled among sharp rocks, the precarious location of these monasteries offered protection from invaders and the chance for worshipers to feel close to god. By modern-day standards the construction of such compounds seems daunting - but imagine how difficult the task of building these churches ... [Read more]
People often ask, “what’s the difference between a layover and stopover?” Ramsey Qubein in an Afar’s article defined layover and stopover as: A layover typically refers to a connection point between cities, sometimes as short as 30 minutes or as long as 23 hours, whereas a stopover refers to staying longer than 24 hours in any given city when ... [Read more]
Nestled together on the shoreline of the Baltic Sea, the Baltic states are made up of three small countries bordered by Russia, Belarus, Poland, and Kaliningrad (Russia). With UNESCO World Heritage historical centers, architectural splendor, well-preserved cobbled streets and concert halls featuring top-level artists, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, the ... [Read more]
Ditch the tedious driving from place to place. Pick a base and explore on foot, bike or use public buses and trains in one of these European destinations for a city break. 1. Reykjavik With just over 200,000 people, Iceland's largest city is exceptionally tranquil compared to London or Paris. It's a magical city, close to the sea, geysers, glaciers, ... [Read more]
Between the World Cup and the 2016 Olympics, Brazil is on fire right now as a world-class travel destination. To help you get a taste of the country's sexiest city, Trippy Advisor and world-renowned travel expert Andrew Zimmern is giving us his recs for the best restaurants in town…with a few hotel suggestions thrown in! He really scored a goal with ... [Read more]
Virginia is a state that is overflowing with history and heritage. Its location in the north of the United States also gives it a nice climate. This state has a variety of sights to offer, which is why we’ve decided to bring all the travelers out there the top ten things to do in Virginia. These locations represent pristine options for you and your ... [Read more]
