Siddhartha Gautama, aka the Buddha, lived sometime between the 6th and 4th centuries B.C.E. Soon after, communities began to follow his teachings, and temples dedicated to Buddhist prayers and learning were built across the Asian continent. Today, there are around 500 million practicing Buddhists all over the world, and it's no surprise that Buddhist ... [Read more]
Norway, one of the northernmost countries in the world, is famous for its fjords, northern lights, midnight sun, mountains, and many other natural wonders. Its capital and largest city, Oslo was named European Green Capital 2019 and is one of Europe’s fastest-growing cities. It’s also one of the most exciting European cities to visit now. Located in ... [Read more]
Imagine it's Friday afternoon. Your friend/partner arrives to collect you from work, your suitcase packed and passport in his / her hand. You're going away for a surprise weekend holiday. Where would you want to go? That was a question posted by Trippy user Maria O’ Dwyer. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could occasionally get away to a destination, do ... [Read more]
London and Paris are Americans' top destinations, according to Allianz Global Assistance, a travel insurance company. The company reviewed trips taken from the US to Europe from May 25 to September 3, 2019. The review showed 25 percent of travelers went to London, 13.3 percent Paris, 12.3 percent Reykjavik (Iceland), and Brussels had only one percent, ... [Read more]
Tampa, the hip city on Florida’s Gulf coast with its world’s longest continuous sidewalk (4.5 miles), rich Cuban hand-rolled cigar history, and family-friendly attractions is Florida’s most diverse travel destination. If you love eating good food, visiting world-class museums, having fun in theme parks, plus lounging at the beach, you should consider ... [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]