Unlike neighboring countries like Guatemala and Costa Rica, El Salvador is not known to host millions of tourists each year. This may change soon. Sandwiched between Guatemala in the north and Honduras in the south and east, El Salvador is Central America’s smallest country and boasts of hiking trails in the untouched cloud forests, surfing spots and ... [Read more]
We’re living amid a photo-obsessed culture. An article by Business Insider said, "people will take 1.2 trillion digital photos by the end of 2017", with the majority taken on smartphones. In 2017, I snapped over 8,000 photos while traveling in 12 European countries. How about you? Did you contribute to the 1.2 trillion digital pictures in 2017? Whether ... [Read more]
With some of the most disturbing and tragic histories of any buildings in the US, asylums and hospitals are way beyond creepy. Many of them were built in the late 1800s, when "mental illnesses" (such as masturbation, menopause, and teenage rebellion) were considered dangerous enough to lock someone in an asylum. A pain-inflicting misunderstanding of mental ... [Read more]
Romania is a European gem. It deserves a place on your travel bucket list. And whether you look forward to a family vacation, a romantic getaway or a solo city break, you’ll be spoilt for choice in Romania. Best of all, Romania is affordable. What to see and do 1. Bucharest First-timers to Romania should visit Bucharest before visiting other parts of ... [Read more]
It’s a big world. In fact, there are 195 independent nations in the world according to the U.S. Department of State. If you’re country counting, you could potentially hit 15 European countries in three weeks this summer. But if you want an in-depth experience, you may want to stay put in just one place. Where should you spend your precious vacation ... [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]
