Category: Travel Reports

London – A Trip to the Capital of Dynamic Culture and Traditional Heritage
1

London – A Trip to the Capital of Dynamic Culture and Traditional Heritage

The famous British capital is dynamic and offers days full of entertainment and unique experiences for travelers. I would personally consider London to be one of those places that you should visit at least once in your lifetime!  Modern day London brings you all the colors of the Cosmo-culture, and at the same time retaining [...]

Patagonia – The Southern Star
2

Patagonia – The Southern Star

Patagonia is oft described as one of the last wildernesses left on our gradually overcrowding Earth, and as such will not feature on many budget travellers’ itineraries. Combining the three elements that reduce appeal in any trip; Cost, Distance and Difficulty. For sure Patagonia is neither cheap, easily accessible or near to, well, anywhere at [...]

Castles of Ireland
1

Castles of Ireland

Ireland, the third largest of the European islands, has everything from glimmering coasts, thrilling outdoor adventures, and snug pubs, to wellness spas. Ireland is also well known for having the world’s finest castles. Traveling this beautiful island, you can slip into the timeless era of rich heritage consisting of medieval castles, haunted castles, ancient abbeys, [...]

Phuket, Thailand – Beautiful Beaches & Colorful Nightlife
1

Phuket, Thailand – Beautiful Beaches & Colorful Nightlife

Thai Airways operates a number of flights to the southern part of their country, specifically to their beautiful beach destination of Phuket. Phuket is known for its beautiful, sprawling beaches and offers traditional and modern delights to the visitors. Direct flight service is available from all the leading cities of the world. There are number [...]

Enjoy Greek Culture – Sunny, Pleasant and Calm Crete
5

Enjoy Greek Culture – Sunny, Pleasant and Calm Crete

Greece is one of the most fascinating destinations to visit. It offers exotic beaches, history and traditional cuisine. When you visit Greece, you may come to realize why Greek people are full of imagination and have such rich literature. Greece has more than 6000 picturesque islands and islets. Only 200 of these are occupied, of [...]

Kolkata: India’s Cultural Hub – by Lyndsey Biddle
3

Kolkata: India’s Cultural Hub – by Lyndsey Biddle

Previously called Calcutta during the days of Britain’s colonization of India, Kolkata is one of the largest cities in India and has a deep and rich history plus a number of worthwhile sites and shows for visitors to enjoy. The city has been the making of many historical figures such as Nobel Laureate, writer, and [...]

The Wilds | Cumberland, Ohio USA
5

The Wilds | Cumberland, Ohio USA

Prior to my July 2009 trip, I had a chance to visit the Wilds about 8 years ago, during the earlier stages of its development.  The changes that have taken place since that time are nothing short of amazing.  The best way to describe this animal oasis is a cross between an African safari and [...]

Nicaragua Travel Report: The Jewel in the Central American Crown
4

Nicaragua Travel Report: The Jewel in the Central American Crown

Believe me, there are few things better than leaving Tegucigalpa, the Honduran capital, with its high crime rate, humidity and complete lack of culture, but if there is one thing that is, it is arriving in Nicaragua, possibly the most unique and interesting country in the Central American isthmus. At first glance as you come [...]

Viñales and Havana, Cuba Travel Report — by Louise Lander
0

Viñales and Havana, Cuba Travel Report — by Louise Lander

One doesn’t spend long periods in cybercafés in Cuba, the cost is too unthinkable (I was paying 8 pesos convertibles, more or less dollars, the hour in a hotel bar because the connection was much faster than in places charging 6, only there could I open multiple windows, and only there could I print). The [...]

Thailand to Angkor, Cambodia Travel Report
5

Thailand to Angkor, Cambodia Travel Report

After a weekend of hard partying on gorgeous Koh Phan Gan island in the Gulf of Thailand, where I had the pleasure of attending my very first Full Moon party, I was looking forward to the next inspirational item on my itinerary – the grand temples of Angkor Wat. What I didn’t count on is [...]

Nebaj, Guatemala Travel Report           — by Louise Lander, April 2008
1

Nebaj, Guatemala Travel Report — by Louise Lander, April 2008

Nebaj is my most remote destination in Guatemala and the only one where I have never been before. It is the fulcrum of three indígena villages that form the Ixil triangle (the x pronounced like sh), nestled in the Cuchumatanes mountains in the northern part of the Western Highlands, the only part of Guatemala where [...]

Caption
3

Copan, Honduras Travel Report, June 2008

Tired of all of the “hustle and bustle” of life in the States, two friends and I decided to trade our familiar surroundings for those of Honduras – a country neither of us had been to before. This was only my second trip to Central America, but I’m sure it won’t be my last! Although [...]