Singapore may be one of the smallest countries in Asia, but it’s truly an astounding destination full of beautiful sights, delicious street food, and delightful activities to keep you occupied day after day. Also, this roaring city-state always has something new to offer visitors. Case in point, before you leave the airport, you can marvel at the latest ... [Read more]
Selecting wine can be a daunting task, and it gets even more challenging when it comes to listing the best wine regions in a country like New Zealand. New Zealand is home to the world’s most southerly vineyards, and its wine regions stretch 1,000 miles from the north to the south. Each region has different terroirs and climates; however, all are within ... [Read more]
Never thought of visiting Kiev? You soon will. Kiev, the capital of Ukraine, is one of Eastern Europe’s oldest cities and the most beguiling destination. And if you happen to be an architecture, food and history enthusiast, you’ll love Kiev’s charming cobblestone streets, golden dome churches, historic sites, and exceptional foods. Recently, I ... [Read more]
Did you know glaciers covered 32 percent of the total land area of the earth during the maximum point of the last ice age? Today, barely 10 percent of the earth is covered by glaciers, ice caps and ice sheets. Are glaciers retreating? When I first visited Franz Josef Glacier in 1989, it took me about 10 minutes to reach the ice. I could see the ice from ... [Read more]
Between their danger and their beauty, waterfalls are undoubtedly among the earth's most dramatic phenomena. They are treated with respect bordering on awe by almost every culture on Earth because their undeniable power is complimented by a mesmerizing sort of beauty. And falls come in many varieties: Some slink down from mountains and others explode off ... [Read more]
The beach makes the perfect summer vacation destination, but what about in winter? Check out these five snowy beaches! Beaches don’t need to be warm to be beautiful. 1. Bethany Beach, DEBethany Beach is located in Delaware, and home to the Bethany Beach Boardwalk. This ultimate beach destination might require snowshoes instead of flip flops! 2. ... [Read more]
