Photo credit: Pixabay An island surrounded by palm-covered motus (islets), Bora Bora, is one of the most sought-after tropical paradise islands in the world. Boasting of natural beauties like crystal-clear blue lagoons, coral gardens and lush tropical slopes and valleys, and overwater bungalows that are the blueprints for romance and luxury, this island ... [Read more]
It must have been a cold, lonely, but stunningly beautiful perch for the soldiers. Rocky spires extending in all directions, with valleys carpeted in forest and meadow far below. Intensely cold winters, with fingers too cold to squeeze a trigger. Occasional bursts of intense gunfire and mortars, interspersed with long periods of just hearing the sound of ... [Read more]
The Caribbean islands are known for a few good things: glorious beaches, coastal cuisine, sweeping views, historic sites and endless sunshine. And if these are not enough to get you there, the Caribbean reigns supreme when it comes to colorful cocktails. Whatever color cocktail you desire, there’s one that will make you forget all your cares. Plan your ... [Read more]
New York City has over 115,530 hotel rooms in 630 properties spread out across the city’s five boroughs. Manhattan has over 80 percent of these rooms. With so many places to stay, how can one find the best family-friendly hotels in the Big Apple? Here’s a guide to the best family-friendly hotels in New York City - from five-star to budget hotels. ... [Read more]
A city where the “streets” are canals and motorized-bus-boats (Vaporetti) are the primary means of transportation, Venice offers travelers a treasure trove of captivating things to do. Most travelers join a day tour to Venice and only manage to see a few sites and leave before sunset. What would you do if you have 24 hours in Venice like Trippy user ... [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]