Connect with a rich history by visiting a caravanserai on the ancient Silk Road in Türkiye
You won’t find Ağzıkarahan on any top destinations list. There are no tour buses, souvenir shops, or ticket booths. You might need to search for the caretaker to pay the modest entrance fee. These make visiting a caravanserai on the ancient Silk Road in Türkiye all...
Splurge on high tea at the Burj Al Arab Dubai
Updated June 5, 2021 Splurge on high tea at the Burj Al Arab Dubai if stepping inside the most luxurious hotel in the world is a must-do activity when visiting the city. Built on a specially created island 280 metres offshore, the distinctive sail-shaped silhouette of...
Hike or cycle Clutha Gold Trail in New Zealand
Hike or cycle Clutha Gold Trail for an opportunity to connect with New Zealand’s gold-mining past. The Clutha Gold Trail connects with the Roxburgh Gorge Trail, two of New Zealand’s newer off-road trails for hikers and cyclists. Both follow the historic trails...
Charming terrace houses and vibrant street art in Melbourne
There’s something to be said about enjoying architecture rooted in a country’s past. That was my experience in Melbourne, Australia. It was on a pleasant Sunday in March that I headed to the inner-Melbourne suburb of Fitzroy in search of charming terrace houses and...
Pack a pashmina: the best multipurpose item in a travel bag
Updated April 29, 2021 Where fashion meets function, you’ll find a pashmina. Or something akin to a pashmina. When it’s not adding a splash of colour to a capsule wardrobe, it’s performing one of its many other uses. It’s a lightweight champion, ounce for ounce one of...
The extraordinary wildlife of Alice Springs Desert Park
The Alice Springs Desert Park shatters the illusion that the Red Centre is the dry, dead heart of the continent. The carefully constructed and curated conservation area at the base of the West MacDonnell Range hosts a wide range of fascinating animals in their natural...
Hike or cycle Roxburgh Gorge Trail in New Zealand
Hike or cycle Roxburgh Gorge Trail in New Zealand, one of the country’s more recent additions to the vast network of off-road cycling trails. Because it joins the Clutha Gold Trail, both can be combined to create a two-day or three-day adventure following the...
20 Ways to avoid germs during your hotel stay
Updated April 4, 2021 Don’t let hotel germs spoil your trip. Before booking, unpacking, and settling in, get into the habit of adopting a routine that incorporates ways to avoid germs during your hotel stay. Ways to avoid germs during your hotel stay 1....
15 Reasons to pack light and enjoy carry-on travel
Updated April 7, 2021 Do you marvel at those who seem to effortlessly glide through their travels with just carry-on? Do you aspire to pack light (or lighter) but don’t know how to go about it? Getting in touch with the many reasons to pack light is a start. Some...About
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