Alert: don't expect to find David Hasselhoff, nor Pamela Anderson here. But, who can say? With the world's infatuation with South Korea, you never know. Those who do (or have) visited really enjoy the sites, sounds and flavours of The Bay 101 in Haeundae. Haeundae became a division of Busan Metropolitan City in 1976 and attained…
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Well, we never thought that we would be writing about this. The Covid-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc everywhere. It has been a sad and horrible event in our lives. But, as we write this article, instead of rejoicing in the fact that the world is slowly reopening, we see many individuals exhibiting their absolute worst…
Let's celebrate the adventurous female travelers who are blazing a path of their own abroad and at home. While there's no question women need to be more cautious when on the road, there are plenty of countries that are accessible and extremely fun to explore alone. From a secluded wine region in Portugal to the…
China is a country that doesn't mess around. With almost 1.4 billion people living in the country, things have to function smoothly, or chaos will inevitably ensue. Evidence of this is that almost 700 km of new metro and tram lines and extensions were opened in 15 Chinese cities during the closing weeks of 2020.…
We're talkin' about Nyoo Yawk, here, so listen up. Most people have heard about Long Island, New York. Just a short train ride from Manhattan, it is a world unto itself. It was once - and in many ways, still is - the essence of Bohemian. But, the ocean-side mansions also are there, so that's…
If you've been to Spain (and if you haven't, get going!) you'll likely recognise the name Mercadona. It is one of the country's largest grocery chains.
As you probably know, many companies (like us, for example) assemble their names by concatenating one or more words together into something recognisable, but not a "real" word.
Some have wondered…
This article is simply a big "thanks" and a pat on the back for those selfless crew members who make your cruise experiences so nice and easy. They are often far, far away from home, sometimes for long periods of time. Every day, they encounter customers from all corners of the globe, often with unusual…
We all know that we need exercise, some of us more than others. For some, walking on a treadmill is the next worst thing jumping off of a building. For others, it's jogging or running: will we ever get there, literally and figuratively? Well then, how about bicycling? We know that it's a rather obvious…
To be sure, this article is not suggesting that you drink yourself into unconsciousness. Nor is it proposing that you rely on someone else to save you, if you do: that's your problem, Jack. No, instead, we're telling you about a fabulous place to stay, where you have genuinely scrumptious food and drink, personable servers…
Some of the most striking and beautiful terrain in the world can be found in South America. In particular, Chile and Argentina possess almost untouched mountains that literally stun you with their immense size and colours. One great way to experience this is to take a train, literally into the clouds, and we can get…
Ye olde London, once again, shows that it isn't "stiff upper lip" anymore. Those days are long gone. the nHow hotel is a celebration of London told through innovative and immersive design, around the theme “London reloaded.” The hotel’s bold and fresh design takes inspiration from traditional British icons, such as the Royal Family, London…
Food fans are aware of where food has gone in the past decade or so. Between blow-torched puddings to accompaniments made of foam, our ancestors wouldn't know what to make of it all.
However, one constant that has always remained with chefs everywhere is the inexhaustible desire to have a Michelin star on the door. This…
All apologies to Ella Fitzgerald. England is surrounded by water. And, as you might imagine, there are rivers and streams that course through the country. Some are tiny and some are navigable. Even better, some are big enough to accommodate boats. And even better than that, some of these boats have beds and kitchens and…
British author and playwright Patrick Leigh Fermor said of the Peloponnese region of Greece in his novel Mani: Travels in the Southern Peloponnese, “Passing by, you see Mani in three days, walking in three months, and in order to see its soul, you need three lives; one for the sea, one for its mountains and…
Hey, Parrotheads! Margaritaville Beach Resort Nassau, the Bahamas' newest luxury island escape, is making its debut July 2021 on the eastern end of Junkanoo Beach. When you close your eyes and dream of the perfect island getaway, what do you see? Palm trees, softy lapping sapphire waves, white-sand beaches, and sunshine? Fantastic accommodations with a…
Almost everyone loves a cruise. The sea, the waves, romance. Even if you get seasick, the allure is strong.
Cruise lines are very smart and very alert to what people want on a cruise.
One constant is booze. There would be no cruise without booze.
But check out these on-board bars that take it to another level. Pull…
Ahhh, New York. The city that never sleeps. But fear not, you won't have any sleeping problems whatsoever when you stay at the Walker Hotel Tribeca. An established hotel for decades, the property has had a complete refresh: clean design, minimalist décor, an excellent location (Tribeca is one of NYC's hippest destinations) and prices that…
A bleached-out Greek island hangout with a beach-club atmosphere; an 18th-century castle in the Loire Valley already making waves with its vineyard; a slick spa hotel in Italy’s outdoorsy Dolomites; a glossy food-focused hotel in a surprising Polish city – the best new hotels in Europe are better than ever. Read more courtesy of CNTraveller.com…
For decades, Berlin has been one of the hippest places in Europe - and likely the same - in the rest of the world. A real alternative the norm. As Germany's capital, and a global city of politics, media, culture and science, Berlin is home to some of the world's most fascinating historic attractions, culturally…
Un poco loco = a little crazy Covid-19 Are you tired of sitting around the house, but am not sure when or if you can travel? One option, of course, is just to bite your tongue, suck it up, etc. Vancouver? Toronto? New York? Another idea - sensible and not expensive - is to treat…