When I was doing research for Disneyland tickets, I came across this UK website called Picniq. They sold the tickets at a lower price compared to the official Disneyland website. Is this a scam? After looking through Trustpilot and TripAdvisor for online reviews, I was relieved to find that Picniq is indeed a legit website …
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“If you’re curious, London is an amazing place.” And curiosity can be top level. For the first-time visitor, the London bucket list might include a visit to a royal palace, shopping and a dash of culture. Perhaps a pot of tea. And a photo with a Beefeater. Think Buckingham Palace and the changing of the …
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The historic capital of Belgrade is a lush green city of culture nestled between two rivers, which provide the backdrop for many of the city’s key sights, and split the city up into the more attractive Old Belgrade and New Belgrade, defined by its post-war brutalist architecture. The city, which makes its three century long Ottoman …
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Often described as a hidden treasure, Luxembourg is being discovered by more and more discerning visitors looking for a rich history and contemporary culture, for tranquil nature and a vibrant social scene. It is a city and country of delightful contrasts. Luxembourg’s verdant and striking landscapes once inspired Victor Hugo, Wolfgang von Goethe and William …
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Port wine has always conjured up an image of old Englishmen puffing cigars and drinking at the table after dinner. My myth was dispelled after I became acquainted with its numerous flavours in Porto – home to port wine. Oporto, or Porto to the Portuguese, is the second largest city in Portugal and the third …
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Greek food spreads its culinary influence throughout Europe and beyond. It is known as some of the best food in the world! With an age old tradition, Greek cuisine has been greatly influenced by both Eastern and Western cultures. Fresh vegetables, fishes & seafoods play a significant role in the dishes mostly because of its long coastline while …
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Santiago, the capital of Chile, is gaining a reputation as one of South America’s coolest cities with creative districts, hip boutique hotels and a vibrant food scene. It is a wonderful city for strolling, and each neighborhood has its unique flavor and tone. Head out during the day to take in the museums, grand architecture …
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Welcome to Azerbaijan! This is the Land of Fire and the Pearl of the Caucasus, a land where eastern colours combine magnificently with western progress. Azerbaijan is a country of unique nature, unmatched culture, centuries of history with its customs and traditions and fine cuisine; a place which will satisfy the expectations of the most …
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Waiting at Changi Airport to board my plane. Aircraft type was a B777-212 I reached my gate about 40 minutes in advance. I am always impressed with the efficiency of Changi Airport. From the terminal to immigration only took 20 minutes for me and I had time to wander around the shops. Walking past business …
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Outlet visited: Saveur @ Bugis Address: 5 Purvis Street, #01-04, 188584 Nearest MRT: Bugis or City Hall Saveur had a special Valentine’s Day set so we decided to go there to celebrate VDay. Morever, I had been to Saveur before and I was impressed with their quality of food. The cuisine is French and has never …
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Armenia is one of the oldest Christian nations in the world. Armenia, as one of the most ancient countries, not only has an ancient culture and rich history, but also ancient religious history, dating back centuries — Christianity from 301 AD, and prehistoric pagan religions dating back centuries before Christ. Armenia, also known as the “Land …
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Kerman was not originally on my list of cities to visit in Iran. However, since I had two extra days and didn’t know where to go, my host in Yazd recommended me to go to Kashan. Bushehr and Bandar-e-Abbas were located quite far away from Shiraz, where we were going to catch our flight. Just …
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Reykjavik (pronounced as REYK-ya-veek) sits just above the 64th parallel north, making it the world’s northernmost capital city of a sovereign state. Located in southwestern Iceland, a Nordic island country that has Greenland as its nearest neighbour nearly 300km away. It is home to more than 123 000 people, or more than one-third of the total …
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At the crossroads where the Balkans meet Central Europe lies one of Europe’s oldest cities, the capital of Serbia, Belgrade. Although very much a western city, Belgrade’s location and history of inhabitation by many different cultures and civilizations have left it with a feeling of the magic of the east. Belgrade has become one of …
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Prague is the best-preserved historic capital of Europe. It is also one of the most beautiful and full of character that is resembles a scene from a fairytale. Views everywhere, from hills, balconies, church towers and domes look out over the city of 100 spires. At ground level, squares both grand and intimate are interconnected …
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Update: after July 2015, 13/20 cities visited! My score: 11/20 cities visited! From major metropolises to charming, overlooked locales, Europe is brimming with cities everyone should visit. But where does a penny-pinching, adventure-seeking twentysomething even begin when it comes to traveling Europe? The big players — London, Paris, Amsterdam — are great. Those should be …
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