Dubai, a relatively new tourist destination, is basically a desert city with excellent infrastructure and superb tourist amenities. Its liberal policies as well as its convenient location just three hours away from most Asian countries and five hours away from Europe, make Dubai very popular as a short-break destination for tourists from both countries …
Traveling with your parents and other seniors can be a wonderful experience if you plan well ahead. Here are five things you must do to ensure that you and your parents will have a great vacation. 1. Ensure that the itinerary is not too fast paced. Older folks tend to get tired easily and …
A typical safari look: a lightweight shirt coupled with a comfy pants, with an accent of a nice safari hat and a bag full of safari gears. What’s left? Yes, the safari jacket. Safari jackets were primarily designed for use during on a safari trip. This tradition as started since late 1800’s when Europeans …
Surely everyone loves a good travel book but sometimes they can be disappointing, more often, say, than a recipe or handcraft book. There are ways to avoid missing the bus. Before forking out dollars for a travel book, ask yourself the following: am I in love with the idea of this book or the …
The famous (or infamous) Las Vegas Strip is a four mile section of the road leading though where some of the world’s largest hotels, casinos and resorts are located. “The Strip” is all glitter and show. At the north end of the Strip, one will find the Stratosphere with Mandalay Bay heading up the …
A trip to Mexico can prove to be one of the most exhilarating experiences of your life, as it is blessed with a number of fascinating rare sites. You can spend quality time on pristine beaches, visit archaeological dig sites and soak up nature’s beauty at numerous locations. Besides, you can also enjoy amenities …
Congratulations on taking the plunge and renting a 4X4 for an awesome off-road African adventure! As a newbie to the wonderful world of 4-wheel drive, you’ll fall into one of two camps — those who think they know it all already, and those who are totally terrified and have no idea how to handle …
Planning a fun day for everyone in the family can be tricky. Some get a rush from exhilarating rides, while others dream of being on the set of an action movie. Universal Studios offers unlimited excitement for thrill-seekers and movie lovers of all ages. Prepare yourself for a day at Universal Studios — literally. …
Since the horror of 9/11, airport security has become tighter than ever before. Every year they develop more rules about what you can and cannot take on a flight. Many of the items that could cause you to be held up by security are items that you would not think to leave out of …
Alexander the Great. The name alone inspires images of a man with a massive army at his back, his face laden with both the burden and the right to sweep the world and bring it under his rule. During his time, and for centuries afterwards, Alexander the Great, son of the infamous Phillip of …