Scotland and the Ninja
Most people associate Scotland with rolling hills, kilts and the Loch Ness monster. When I think of Scotland, I fondly remember a beautiful, black, perfectly engineered Kawasaki Ninja ZZR 1400. Yes it’s a mouthful and no I don’t ride. I’m one of those people that love motorcycles but I have yet to learn to ride. [...]
Hostile About Hostels? 5 Myths About European Budget Travel
Europe on the cheap doesn’t have to be a drag. This photo is of Prague, by our associate editor, Sam Wu. Few destinations hold the timeless appeal of a classic Western European excursion. From young backpackers to jaunty seniors taking the trip of the lifetime, many women have dreamed of this destination for years, yet struggle to [...]
Historic Berlin: Ich bin ein Berliner
Travel to Berlin was a dream to me. I don’t know why inside of me I have this will to discover Germany’s mysteries, but I do. It is very hard to describe this city. I wanted this text to show, with humble words, the sensation of being in a great metropolis, which was, and continues [...]
Pâté in Paris: Opinel in Hand
I showed up to the pâté-making gig with knife in hand. Well, knife in hand, and hand in pocket, to be more accurate. I’ve never had reason to distrust the inexplicable karma-racking kindness of people from Couchsurfing, however perplexing their generosity; but waiting at the door of a stranger who had extended the invitation for [...]
Let Me Take You To…Innsbruck
Most of my favourite places in the world have become so for very different reasons, usually a result of who I was there with, how I was feeling when I was there and sometimes even what season it was. Innsbruck, at least for me, is a city best experienced when in the icy grip of [...]
Dancing in the Fountain: A Review
Karen McCann delivers a great how-to guide with her new novel “Dancing in the Fountain: How to Enjoy Living Abroad.” As a person who has never lived abroad or been out of the country I found it extremely interesting, thought-provoking, informative and even uplifting. While the novel is targeted to woman over 40 who enjoy [...]
How to Live Life [Abroad]: A Review of Karen McCann’s “Dancing in the Fountain: How to Enjoy Living Abroad”
When Karen McCann undertakes uprooting herself from the U.S. with her husband, she does it with a joyful bent. In her work, Dancing in the Fountain: How to Enjoy Living Life Abroad, McCann relives moving from a conventional life in the Midwest to the Mediterranean adventure of Seville, Spain. Spinning a tale of side trips, [...]
Great ideas for days out in Paris this summer
Visiting the French capital is a great opportunity to experience one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world, and with a multitude of cheap Paris hotel rooms available, it can be a trip that doesn’t have to break the bank. There are plenty of activities and attractions to keep you occupied, whether you’re looking to do [...]
Let Me Take You To…London
With London playing host to the 2012 Olympics, the city is under immense pressure to impress not only the Olympic performers and visitors to the games, but the rest of the world too, as all eyes focus on England’s capital. Many travellers will undoubtedly do their best to avoid London during this, its most [...]
Thrill Seeking and Mystique in Lanzarote
Weather. No matter where you are, it’s usually enough to make you want to throw your swimsuit, sunglasses, and a good pair of shoes into a rucksack and flee to the airport. Craving pristine sandy beaches with sparkling blue water, your mind jumps to the quiet, natural beauty of Lanzarote. A trek to Timanfaya [...]
