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The Thinking Traveller

The Thinking Traveller

Property in Dubai. Going cheap!

Nope, that is not Ireland, but it sure looks like it, doesn't it? The only thing that is missing is cows . . . and people. Welcome to Dubai's World Islands project. Designed by Creative Kingdom Dubai, the development is an area that covers 6 by 9 kilometres (3.7 by 5.6 mi)…

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Careful: Don’t be Ivory Toast

....on the Ivory coast. No surprise here. Crocodiles pull in the crowds. But don't let them pull you in, too, literally, as delicious as you think you look. Everyone loves a show, so please meet Félix Houphouët-Boigny, affectionately called Papa Houphouët or Le Vieux, (1905–1993) was a prominent Ivorian politician…

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Santa Laura Saltpeter

Off we go again today, searching for - and delivering - another reason to visit our site regularly. So, as lovely and as unforgettable as they are, how many times can you visit Venice or Paris? Or, perhaps better said, how many times do you think you might want to skip Venice or…

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Big, bigger, biggest!

Cruise ships evoke strong opinions, and Royal Caribbean offers adventures like bumper cars, ziplining, and even scuba diving. There’s relaxation in the adults-only Solarium and activities such as language learning and wine tasting. The iconic new ship, Icon of the Seas, is a marvel, accommodating 5,610 passengers, ready for travelers to book their adventure.

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