15 fascinating people who changed the world of travel
The world of travel has been influenced by many people over time. Here is a list of some of the fascinating people that changed the way we travel today.
Visit Qutub Minar: India’s incredible UNESCO Heritage Site
Visit Qutub Minar and discover one of India’s many UNESCO Heritage Sites that dates back to 12th century.
Why you should visit Rome, the Eternal City
As the cradle of the Roman Empire and the heart of the Catholic Church, Rome is full of history, culture, art and of course amazing food …
Exploring Riga, visitors guide to discovering Latvia’s capital
As I set on exploring Riga, Latvia’s capital city, I discovered a new place to love. I discovered fairy-tale architecture, charming old towns, stunning castles and Latvians’ penchant for saunas. Just like that …
The impressive Rundale Palace: the Versailles of Latvia
Stepping off the bus, I imagined numerous others doing something similar upon arrival for centuries. I suspect they were able to leave their horse and carriages a lot closer to the entrance of Rundale Palace …
Books to inspire travel lovers in your life
Growing up I was an avid reader. Those books had the power to inspire travel and make me want to see the world …
The not so new countries with new names and long histories
I’m a life-long travel enthusiast, travel writer and a history major. I consider myself well equipped to travel the world and speak intelligently about it to others. However …
Opinion: Why Warsaw is the best city in Poland that you should visit
I will always argue that Warsaw is the best city in Poland. Many people will tell you that there are better cities in Poland to visit and you shouldn’t spend a lot of time in Warsaw. That’s because they don’t fully understand Warsaw’s history and the effort it took to rebuilt it. For me, to understand Warsaw is to love it. Those that dismiss it as a large city with unremarkable architecture and lack of charm, miss out on a truly spectacular story.
Visiting countries that no longer exist
There is a cultural aspect to travel that sometimes you don’t fully understand until you go somewhere. Travelling to countries that no longer exist…
Truly, madly Venice: guide to visiting Italy’s water city
Once a powerful city state, Venice dominated trade in the Mediterranean for centuries. Today it’s a beautiful place to explore and get lost in.
The intriguing Pere Lachaise cemetery and what to expect
While a trip to a cemetery might not be on top of many people’s must-see places, there are times when it can be an interesting attraction.
Travel disappointment: when destinations don’t live up to the hype
There are numerous lists of the “most underrated countries” along with the “best places to visit” that make the rounds each year. While these lists offer inspiration to many …
