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]
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]
Explore everything from the evolution of the universe to 85 million-year-old dinosaur skeletons at exhibits offered at these natural history museums around the globe. When the older kids refuse to step foot in a children’s museum and the younger ones will be bored to tears in an art museum, usually a happy medium is a natural history museum. Everyone in ... [Read more]
Tokyo is a magnet for tourists. This massive metropolis of 13 million people seamlessly blends tradition and innovation. It has one of the best public transportation systems in the world and is jam-packed with rich history and culture. It is also a gastronomic paradise and epicenter of electronics and video games. If you've never been to Tokyo, you should ... [Read more]
Before leaving for a sisters’ trip to Singapore, Trippy user Frances Chalke from Newport Beach posted this question: Sister trip to Singapore! We're looking for clothes, shoes, and other gifts (for friends and parents) unique to Singapore, but also interested in the best shopping areas in general. Where are the best streets, stores, or malls to ... [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]
