Selecting only five books to read before heading to India is something of a daunting task. With a history that stretches back millenniums and more than two thousand ethnic groups, one could spend a whole …
Apart from Izmir, Antalya is probably one of the best places to capture a glimpse of the Hellenistic and Roman era world in Anatolia. With an impressive list of antiquity sites within two hours of …
Oregon’s Coast is, if nothing else, scenic with its long grey sandy beaches that seem to stretch out into the Pacific for miles, towering cliffs covered in pine trees, and a plethora of picturesque lighthouses …
It’s another year and another set of lists by Lonely Planet of the best places to travel in 2019. As usual, the guidebook has selected locations that have recently become easier to go to or …
I’ve mentioned in the past that reading prior to a trip is one of the best ways to enhance travel. Learning about a particular destination’s history and culture beforehand gives meaning to those ancient stones …
So you’ve got your camera, your tablet, and enough sunscreen to keep Cancun cancer free for the entirety of Spring Break. But did you bring your VPN? For travelers, VPNs are fast becoming a necessity …
You don’t have to go to Loango National Park to enjoy some top-class beaches in Gabon. In fact, most of the country’s coastline is absolutely idyllic even around Libreville itself! Of course, the closer you …
It has almost become a cliché: hundreds of brightly dressed men and women clinging tenaciously to the scalding metal roof of a train, turbans, and saris flapping in the wind as the locomotive belches black …
Quick Guide What: Summit of Jebel Jais (1,910 meters) Starting Point: Wadi Ghalilah Dam Length: 15km (30 Round-trip) Time: 5 to 10 hours to summit depending on level of fitness Elevation Gain: About 1,750 meters …
When it comes to travel and food, I am all about the local dishes. But if you are in a country long enough, eventually, you will get a hankering for something different. In Russia, it …