Situated in the northwestern part of the Indian Ocean close to the Gulf of Aden, the Socotra archipelago spans more than 250 kilometers. This group includes four main islands along with two rugged islets that appear to elongate the Horn of Africa. There are 1,223 locations listed under UNESCO’s World Heritage List. These can be...
Tenerife attracts travellers looking for winter sun, but the Canary Island is also a paradise for hikers and nature lovers. Although Tenerife is best known for its black sand beaches set against dramatic, wind-carved cliffs, the largest of the Canary Islands is also a paradise for hiking enthusiasts. This volcanic island is home not only...
Referred to as “the Galápagos of North America,” the Channel Islands form an untouched chain of islands along the California coastline, serving as a natural laboratory for biodiversity. Join us as we explore this lesser-known group of islands, protected from mainland influences. Formed over thousands of years through both natural processes and human activity, California’s...
When Marissa Goldstein agreed to a three-month business assignment in Vietnam nine years ago, she never dreamed it would lead her family to leave the United States for good. At the age of 39, Goldstein and her spouse came to Ho Chi Minh City aiming to procure resources for an American firm. Their intended brief...
A key destination when visiting Cuba, Havana provides numerous attractions. Below are 7 sights you shouldn’t miss during your visit. With its colourful façades, vintage American cars, With bustling streets, Havana is a key stop when visiting Cuba. Being the biggest city in the Caribbean (covering an expanse seven times larger than Paris’s downtown core),...
In Sicily, the primary urban centers—Palermo, Syracuse, and Catania—are captivating locations known for their rich historical and cultural legacies. These locales boast baroque architecture alongside age-old ruins, stretch along both the Ionian and Tyrrhenian coasts, feature tranquil bays as well as active volcanic landscapes, offering an insightful tour through what distinguishes each one uniquely. Palermo,...
Surrounded by an impressive archipelago located between Lake Mälaren and the Baltic Sea, Sweden’s capital city has carefully maintained this collection of around 30,000 islands, islets, and reefs, with approximately 150 being permanently populated. Here are our top five picks among them. Vaxholm, the nearest Beyond being merely a small harbor (often bustling on pleasant...
I love taking baths, yet I’m based in the UK where such practices aren’t widely embraced. There’s an old Victorian bathhouse close to my home that has been left unused, and unfortunately, public swimming pools around the nation have shut down as well. our rivers are not for swimmers. When I travel for vacation, I...
Eli Solidum, aged 28, embarked on an extensive journey across Africa, visiting 8 different countries during his adventure. He reveals which nation is considered ‘otherworldly’ and which one boasts the ‘most friendly’ inhabitants. READ MORE: I sold my home to embark on travels — here are the top countries I love. I have visited more...
The number of foreigners living in South Korea increased by 3,896 percent from 1990 to 2020. READ MORE: Least utilized railway stations in Britain have been disclosed Aspiring to begin a fresh chapter overseas? South Korea It appears that this location is the global leader for such activities, with Bulgaria topping the list in Europe...