In Cusco, at 11,152 feet above sea level, I succumbed to altitude sickness. Nausea, dizziness, and shortness of breath – feelings of impending doom overtook my senses. But it left after 36 hours. Altitude sickness usually happens at 8,000 feet above sea level and above. Not everyone will experience the same symptoms. The most common symptoms include ... [Read more]
Buildings pockmarked with bullet holes and sidewalks with deep marks (also known as Sarajevo Roses) left by grenades are some of the evidence from the terror of war that happened in Sarajevo between 1992 and 1995. It’s hard to imagine the condition this postcard-perfect city was just 20 years ago - the suffering and loss of life including 1,500 ... [Read more]
If you like the history, art, and architecture of the Middle Ages (Medieval times), from 500 to 1500 AD, you’re going to love visiting monasteries in Europe. Oxford Dictionary defines monastery as “the residence of a religious community, especially of monks living in seclusion.” According to an essay published by The Met, Monasticism in Western ... [Read more]
Visiting Amsterdam and looking for the best bang-for-your buck hotels? Look no further. We have a list of 10 less than $200 hotels for you. Before you decide on your hotel, here is a list of Amsterdam city districts and neighborhoods. Use it as a guide to help you pick the right place to stay. City districts and neighborhoods 1. Amsterdam Centrum ... [Read more]
Washington DC is worth visiting. It tells the stories of the American people - the struggles and triumphs, the politics and history. I’ve been there twice. Visiting the same monuments the second time gave me a different perspective than the first. During the second trip, veterans mostly on wheelchairs were on the same path with me, heading towards the ... [Read more]
Until this point in our history, we have not found another planet teeming with life like our own. We continue to search, but it has become clear that what we have in planet Earth is something special, at least within the scope of our understanding. Our planet is naturally divided into continents and oceans, so the first question that comes to mind is ... [Read more]
