One of the joys of being a travel writer is that I get to fulfill my quench for knowledge and adventure daily. Whether by plane, train or even camel on occasion, I am fortunate to explore the nooks and crannies of this planet, absorbing the cultures, traditions, religions and especially the cuisine of foreign lands. Amongst the passport stamps and customs checkpoints, it remains important to me to explore my roots. And that is why every year I … [Read more...]
8 Best Things to Do on Your Next Trip to London
Are you planning a trip to London? Here are some of the best things to do in and around the city. British Museum An architectural beauty itself, the British Museum is home to a plethora of the world’s best and most famous antiques. In fact, many people consider it to be the best museum in all of London, if not the entire UK. And what’s even better - this museum is completely free to visit. You can easily get a lot in here for the entire day, … [Read more...]
The World’s First Dreamworks Animation Water Park will open on March 19, 2020
The largest indoor water park in North America will open at American Dream on March 19, along with the beginning of retail EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (March 1, 2020) — American Dream, the unrivaled destination for style and play, is set to usher in its next chapter on March 19, 2020, with the highly anticipated opening of the world's first and only DreamWorks Animation Water Park, and the celebration of American Dream's first retail offerings. … [Read more...]
Blooming Where We’re Planted, and A Taste of Honey
We were a busload of older women off on a jaunt on a hot day in July. Departing from a Montreal seniors’ center, we rode off to Mirabel, located in the Lower Laurentian Hills. In less than an hour we arrived at Routes des Gerbes d”Angelica, a collection of 14 themed gardens which are the creation of 20 retirees who have invested their money and the rest of their lives, it seems, into creating and sustaining a sanctuary of natural beauty. Most of … [Read more...]
A Piece of Hollywood in the Eastern Sierra
Quentin Tarantino shot there. So did Clint Eastwood, Steve McQueen, Kevin Costner and John Wayne. Robert Downey Jr. went on location there as the Iron Man. Whenever Hollywood is looking for a distant planet, or the long-gone Old West, or a rugged outdoors landscape for a Dodge Ram Tough truck commercial, there is one go-to location: Alabama Hills. The Alabama Hills are not, as you might think, in Birmingham or Mobile. Rather, they are in … [Read more...]
Hacks to Fund Your International Adventures
If you’ve got wanderlust, chances are your travels are going to cost something. But unless you’re taking a cruise around the entire globe or visiting Antarctica, your trip probably isn’t going to cost you as much as you think it will. So how will you pay for it? Here’s a few money-saving travel hacks to get you started: 1. Do Research and Stay Realistic Are you planning on making travel a full-time part of your life? Do your research – decide … [Read more...]
Mumbai- An Irresistibly Fascinating City
According to me, words fall short to praise the Mumbai city popularly known as the “City of Dreams” in India. Previously known as Bombay, it is a city that never sleeps which is absolutely true. This mesmerizing city offers a blend of the ultramodern architecture, historical monuments, beaches, hills and a lot more. Mumbai is also the powerhouse of Indian business, industry, trade, financial and entertainment capital of India. A perfect mix of … [Read more...]
5 Most Amazing Casinos in the World
There are two places in the world that claim the honor for hosting the most amazing casinos in the world; Las Vegas and Macau. Both are exclusive gambling destinations for tourists and compete in glamour and extravaganza. Casinos these days are not standalone structures, they are part of huge resorts that offer a myriad of services. While Macau attracts with designs and constructions of disproportionate size, Las Vegas invites to celebrity … [Read more...]
Road Trip to Schladming
I live in Germany so Schladming, Austria was not my first choice. It was not my second choice. I’m not even sure if it was not my third choice. I wanted to go some place where they don’t speak German but my husband wanted to go… so… okay, why not? It was a two-day drive. The first night we stopped along the autobahn at a random hotel. Our overnight stay was nothing special. The hotel served its purpose and we were all packed and ready to go … [Read more...]
8 Cultural Things to Do in Winnipeg
Are you into Culture, History and Art? Winnipeg is the ultimate destination for it all. Though the capital of Manitoba has only a population of 800,000 people, the ethnic and religious diversity makes Winnipeg an incredibly interesting and culturally and artistically enriching city to visit for a few days. Here are 7 cultural stuff to do in Winnipeg. CANADIAN MUSEUM FOR HUMAN RIGHTS Officially opened in 2014, Canadian Museum for Human … [Read more...]
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