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 ...
We are also really excited to sample a new bike trail, 375 miles around the coast, that let us tour its (very French) Acadian Peninsula, going through small villages where the flag most prominently waved is that of Acadia, not New Brunswick or Canada. And then there are the bonus surpr...
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 ...
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...
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...
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. ...
Nestled in the heart of Cappadocia, it is renowned for its surreal and otherworldly landscape (which has earned Devrent Valley the nickname “Lunar Landscape” or “Moonscape”) that sparks the imagination and transports you to a realm of wonder. This enchanting valley, full of unique rock form...
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. ...
Yaxchilán was a powerful Maya empire that collapsed at the start of the 9th century. The ruins left behind are long since covered in twisted vines and roots from the jungle which is slowly consuming it. It’s a well-preserved yet rambling ancient ruin in Mexico with sculptured stone lintels...
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 ...