When you take the plunge to study abroad, it would unquestionably be helpful to have a few college underground strings to pull to get familiarised with the place. Moving to another country whether for studies or work could be a little daunting. The prospects of having to uproot yourself to a strange culture, lay the …
Europe
Although it likely was brought to the attention of most of the world by the 2014 Winter Olympics, there are a lot of exciting things to do in Sochi that make it a great place to visit. Spanning 145 kilometers across the coast of the Black Sea, Sochi is the second longest city in the …
Gone are those days when traveling was a tagline of the rich. Today, there are a lot of low-cost carriers that offer cheap flights to different parts of the Old Continent that are sometimes even cheaper than taking a bus or train. Sure, you might have to take a long layover, sacrifice your luggage weight, …
The legendary Trans-Siberian line from Moscow to Vladivostok is the longest railway in the world in the world. It starts in Russia’s capital and ends a week later in the Far East of Russia in Vladivostok, a city that was closed to foreigners until 1990. The longest train ride in the world will take you …
In a country as large as Russia, there are a lot of things to see and do. In fact, once you have your Russian visa, touring around the country can take months. Winston Churchill once said that “Russia is a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma”. This remains valid even to this day. …
More than 17 million people visit the City of the Light every year. This makes Paris the third most visited city on our planet, only falling behind Bangkok and London. And this is no accident! Paris is one of those cities that never lets people forget anything. It’s a city that reaches in and opens …
Out of all of the Greek islands, Crete is the largest. If you’re looking for a destination that has a wealth of history, great food, as well as some sunshine, instead of going to the more obvious sunny destinations like Australia, there are a lot of unique things to do in Crete (or not to …
Florence… Where to start? It’s one of the most important historic cities not only in Italy but in Europe too. It’s the place where it all started. The birthplace of the Renaissance or what many like to call it, “the Athens of the Middle Ages”. The city has been luring tourists for years with its …
Even though a part of Spain, the Canaries are closer to the African coast, offering the best of two worlds. Lush forests, looming volcanic landscapes, stunning canyons, endless stretches of dunes… Visiting the Canary Islands will offer you a lot more than just beautiful beaches and seafront resorts. However, there are still some that wonder …
Italy… Where to start? It’s the country which is an absolute recorder in the world in UNESCO Heritage Sites. No wonder it’s one of the most visited countries in the world, with over 46 million tourists visiting every year. Some people visit it to witness the amazing architecture and history that stretches thousands of years …