For centuries, Shanghai has represented one of China’s most important cities. Located on the East China sea at the end of the Yangtze River, the third longest river in the world, Shanghai has been a center for trade, administration, culture, and shipping. Today, it is China’s most populated city and the third largest in the world. Being such and […]

The bustling city of Hong Kong never sleeps; visitors here will find this metropolis is truly a 24-hour city. However, Hong Kong has a secret — its many islands offer a quiet, peaceful country retreat from the urban madness of the centre city. Some of these islands are inhabited and offer everything the weary traveller […]

True Life: My Japanese Grandma You’ve nearly been run off the road, your heart is about to implode and the fear of death is rapidly being replaced by an inexpressible hatred for the greasy haired driver of that silver BMW now speeding away. You’re grandmother in the passenger seat screams, “Fucka Yu!” in her Japanese […]

It wasn’t until the 1970 and a blind tasting competition in France (As depicted in the film “Bottle Shock”) did the wineries of California gain recognition. Since then the California wine industry has grown to become one of biggest industries in the state as well as US at large. Today California offers some of the […]

Everything in America is bigger, including prices. That being said, there’s always a way to do or see things cheaply. A little ingenuity and some research is needed, but it’s a small price — almost literally — to pay for a memorable trip. So if you’re heading to the USA, below are a few tips on […]

Turkey lies at the crossroads between East and West. For centuries, it has been a place where people, cultures, religions and ideas collide. You can see it from the faces of it’s people to the architecture of it’s cities. And it’s because of this unique past that Turkey remains one of the best countries for world […]

You could easily spend a year in Australia and still not see all of its remote corners. It’s the sixth largest country in the world, yet many visitors think they can get in and out in a week or two while still seeing all the hotspots. However, it is possible to drive from coast to […]

If you’re looking to quitting your job, escaping the daily routine, and run away to discover different cultures and experience a new way of life, there are loads of potential places to choose from. From learning to surf in Central America to road tripping the USA, and hiking Peru’s Inca Trail, the possibilities are endless. […]

The beauty and romantic allure of Paris is undeniable. Yes you can have romantic dinners on the banks of the Sienne. Sure, you could stay at a luxury hotel with rose petals on the floor. But it’s not the only choice for a romantic holiday this Valentine’s Day. With the big day falling conveniently on […]

Winter brings a whole new meaning to the word holiday. While there is still winter sun to be found in various locations, many families are embracing the snowy weather and planning ski holidays. When it comes to ski holidays France has some of the best destinations in the world for it. With miles of alpine pistes […]

If you’ve ever been to a Greek wedding, you know that Greeks love to party. Not only do they love it and find just about any excuse for it, but they know how to do it right. Platters full of tatsiki, kebabs, pita, and feta cheese mixed with buckets of Ouzo Liquor and live music […]