New York City has many well-known landmarks and destinations that gather the lion’s share of attention from locals and tourists alike. It’s also full of hidden gems that speak to the fabric that makes up NYC: quirky, vibrant, interesting, and most of all, unique. Following is a look at some hidden gems that are sometimes …
You’ve probably heard the old saying “everything is bigger in Texas” and surprisingly or not, there’s a lot of truth in this popular aphorism. Texas is a state of big hats, big boots, big ranches, big open spaces, big portions of food… Heck, even its territory is quite large. Did you know that if Texas …
Landlocked between China, Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia, Laos is the country that gets forgotten by travelers exploring Southeast Asia. I could see hundreds of blogs with information about Bangkok, Phuket, Ho Chi Minh, and Phnom Penh, but very few about Laos, and especially its capital- Vientiane. Before visiting, I knew almost nothing about Laos and …
Unlike what most Western media tries to tell you, Pakistan is actually a beautiful country filled with welcoming people. However, the perception most people have about Pakistan involves Taliban insurgents, military regime, dusty roads, and crowded unsafe cities but if you ever visit Pakistan, you’ll see that this can’t be further away from the truth. …
We live in a beautiful world that has no shortage of spectacular places and adventures that are waiting to be discovered and wanderlust is the strong urge to travel the world in pursuit of these unique experiences. And nothing can trigger our wanderlust like inspiring quotes that will make you think, turn your point of …
Traveling isn’t always honkey-dory. Sure, traveling gives us some amazing memories but sometimes, we face challenges on the road or even experience things we would rather forget. However, most of the time we can look back at our memories with smiles on our faces because travel can be pretty funny at times and what better …
Most cities have their own quirks but weird is what Portland is famous for. They even have a slogan that says “Keep Portland Weird” in the heart of the city. True, this actually has more to do with promoting local businesses and choosing them over corporations but this is a very interesting city and one …
From the majestic fjords and colorful remote villages to the divine Arctic landscapes and majestic Northern Lights, there are a lot of good reasons to visit Norway and there’s no better time to start planning your trip to Norway than today. If the Scandinavian countries are one of the destinations in your wish list, here …
Choosing the best activities for a stag do can be an overwhelming task. From picking the right location to organizing the most fun-filled and memorable events, a lot goes into planning a perfect stag do. With several incredible locations available across Europe, you have a wide choice of celebrating an amazing stag weekend with your …
This small country located in the southern part of the Caucasus doesn’t get a lot of visitors but the ones that do visit are left in awe from what all the country has to offer. You can find literally anything in Azerbaijan, from majestic mountains and lush nature through hundreds of kilometers of coastline and …