Another Day in Panama City, Panama
Bright and early in the morning we were off to see one of the great Wonders of the Modern World, the Panama Canal. The Miraflores locks, circa 1913, are not far from the city center and always a highlight. These are the first of the canal’s three sets of locks which stand at the Pacific entrance... More...
Lijiang Travel Guide
Lijiang lies 570 km north-west of Kunming in Yunnan Province. It consists of three old towns, namely Dayan, Baisha and shuhe. Lijiang got its name from the Lishui (now Jinsha) River, which flows through the town. Lijiang, possibly the best preserved old town in China, is one of the last places... More...
This Christmas, Be Pampered at Chuan Spa - Langham Place Hotel, Mongkok, Hong Kong
11 December 2006, Hong Kong ---- This Christmas, Langham Place Hotel’s Chuan Spa launches an array of indulgence packages and festive offers, perfect as a pampering treat for yourself or a festive gift for your loved ones. Christmas Indulgence... More...
Visiting Samobor, Croatia
Samobor is the center of the one of the most developed parts of Croatia . It is a colorful and picturesque town obviously inhabited from prehistoric times according to the finds in the vicinity. Samobor has a tradition of tourism from... More...
Dubai's Great Desert Safari
Dubai is one of the finest cities not only in the middle eastern region, but also throughout the globe. What makes it more special among the known urban centers of the world however, is the sandy surroundings it has been built upon. It shows on one hand the ability of the city planners to have... More...
Getting Around & Out of Panama City (3)
If you have never been to Panama you may have an image of bumping around dirt roads in an old bus with chickens and pigs in the back seat! Remember that Michael Douglas movie, Romancing the Stone? Although it’s true in most Latin American countries it's not so in Panama. Just one of the many... More...
Visiting Turopolje region near Zagreb, Croatia
Lowland region South East from Zagreb is called Turopolje . It is beautiful and fertile mass of fields and rivers with one hilly section - Vukomericke Gorice. Cultural, historical and archaeological sites are plentifully. From prehistoric,... More...
Be careful while you swim during vacations
Most of us may not have swimming pool in our back yard, so it’s obvious that when we go out for a vacation it’s a rare treat to splash about in the toasty warm water of an outdoor swimming pool. Outdoor pools are most excellent place enjoyed in the sunshine, and to that end, there could be no... More...
Rome Shore Excursion: Sightseeing in Rome from Civitavecchia Port
The port of Civitavecchia is located at one and half hour by minibus from Rome and is becoming more and more important every year bringing more customers early in the morning to explore the treasures of Rome. Few people know that the fast highway that connects Rome from its port can take you... More...
Cool Hotels - The Ice Hotel
Every winter something magical happens in the pristine wilderness of Swedish Lapland. A team of snow builders, architects, designers and artists from all over the world come together to create a new hotel made entirely of ice. This isn’t just a staggering piece of artwork, it’s a luxury hotel as... More...
Enjoy these simple pleasures during a weekend getaway in Jekyll Island Georgia
Enjoy a weekend getaway in Georgia and uncover many of the hidden treasures Jekyll Island has to offer. This historic Golden Isle was once Georgia’s premiere vacation spot for many esteemed politicians and socialites. Now a designated state park, this... More...
Discover Keystone, Colorado in the Winter or Summer
As a property manager in Keystone, Colorado for over 7 years and someone in love with the area, it has always baffled me that Vail and Breckenridge steal the spotlight for vacation resorts in Colorado. Certainly these resort areas are terrific and offer much for any visitor. But the lesser-known... More...
The past and present of Bucharest
The capital of Romania that got its name thanks to its legendary founder - shepherd named Bucur – is located on a plateau between the Carpathian Mountains and the Danube river. In 1930, the city was known as the “Eastern Paris”. However, since then the earthquakes, the Second World War... More...
Tarragona’s historical past
Tarragona is the Spanish city, the capital of the Tarragona province and Tarragona district. The city was probably founded by the Scipio during the Second Punic War and became the administrative centre of the Hispania Tarraconensis ancient Roman province. Thanks to its location, it soon... More...
A brief guide to the Black Forest
The Black Forest The Black Forest can be found in the Southwest of Germany, and has many wonderful aspects including some of the most striking spots, an assortment of different indoor and outdoor activities, and a number of cultural places of interest and of course not forgetting the... More...