While we were pouring wine out of old stone pitchers, I looked up the street and saw flagbearers. I thought they were practicing for the horse race which was coming up in a few weeks, so I left the table and walked to the corner to watch. I soon realized that they were part of ...
It's a commonplace saying that, while it's very difficult to find a bad meal in Rome, it's very easy to find an expensive one.This doesn't just apply to high-end restaurants: even some humble trattorias, knowing they can exploit visitors' hunger and lack of local knowledge, charge out...
You enjoy the exotic view of the city from a private beach outside your hotel, if located near one. You can also take your carry bags to one of the iconic beaches in Abu Dhabi, which are famous spots to unwind and relax. Here are the best beaches in Abu Dhabi that you must visit ...
It was here that parts of the award-winning La Vita e Bella were filmed. Life in the city revolves around the piazza, with an extensive antique market held on its flagstones every month and countless scenic streets snaking away from it. Exploring Arezzo’s historic center really is a ...
On Easter Island, the best place to buy water might be your hotel, eliminating the need to have to carry it all the way from town. Hanga Roa also has numerous markets that sell water. The cost of a 6L jug in town is $6,490 CLP or thereabouts. ...
While mostly used in hostels, this is the kind of thing that’s always nice to have with you because you never know. Insect repellant: Big cities usually aren’t a problem but again it’s one of those things where you never know, particularly if spending time near the beach. Pack the...
The moment I got out of my plane in Mexico City, I saw a photo of a dreamy waterfalls. The colours were astounding and all I wanted to do was visit this place in Mexico. Later, I got to know that this was El Chifon falls and it became another bucketlist item for me. ...
I was so happy to be done climbing over rough boulders that the final sandy path looked like a welcome break. Made of ash and stone, this layer is known as scree. But it felt like quicksand, pulling me back into doubt and fatigue. ...
Souq Waqif is a marketplace in Doha with restaurants, cafes, and shops that sell traditional clothing and gifts. The Souq is often bustling during the evening hours since people want to avoid the sweltering heat day during the daytime. We had no dinner plans and walked around before coming ...
when he handed me back my passport. Maybe it was the sign that I read before. Yet, I don’t remember any immigration officer giving me such a big smile. I would get the normal fake smile, the stone face, or the nod, and the officer saying, “sir.” Maybe this country is the lan...