Although Amsterdam is legally recognized as the capital city of the Netherlands, the country's actual seat of government is in Hague. This has left Amsterdam to be the commercial capital of the country.
Amsterdam is a city on canals. Over 50% of the city streets of Amsterdam are canals. Among the most popular canals include; Herengracht, Prinsengracht,...
Also referred to as the Island of Spice for its production of mace and nutmeg, Grenada is a country made up of several small islands as well as the main island of Grenada. It is located in the Grenadines in the Southeastern region of the Caribbean Sea.
Grenada was a French Colony and thus most of the surnames...
To the casual observer, the Grand Canyon in the US Colorado Plateau is one large fissure. That there is even life inside the Canyon is inconceivable. However, upon careful looking, you will find a canyon that’s teeming with wildlife and exotic plants.
This life will need water to survive. There are hidden waterfalls deep inside the canyon...
Madrid, the largest city and capital of Spain is a place of interest. It is a place of interest because it is the third largest city in the European Union after London and Berlin. The city is nestled on the banks of River Manzares.
It would be folly to ignore this large metropolis. Despite the fact that it boasts modern infrastructure,...
So you have been planning for a Far East trip for a long time? Allow me to make a suggestion of the one place where the Far East cultures melt - go to Singapore. Apart from being a major business hub in the region, this island country offers you the best hospitality. Below are 10 reasons why I think you...
At 2,256 metres (7,402 ft), the Blue Mountain Peak is the highest terestrial point in Jamaica. It bestrides the border between St Thomas and Portland parishes of Jamaica. It also happens to be one of the highest points in the Caribbean.
To climb to the peak of the Jamaican Blue Mountain, you will need to conquer about a 7-mile trek with...
Tangier is an ancient Moroccan city located at the western gateway of the Straits of Gibraltar. It sits pretty at the confluence of Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean.
The history of Tangier starts in 5th century BCE. It was first a Berber town and then a Phoenician trading post. Due to its strategic location, the town came to be home...
Jamaica is known for its dance and reggae music, Montego Bay, Negril, Ocho Rios and of course Dunns River Falls. However, you will be hard pressed to hear travellers talking about the culinary scene in Jamaica. Read through this blog and get to discover the secrets of Jamaican cuisine. The secrets are presented in point format;
Yoga helps you find peace. It takes you in another plane where you do not have to worry about the bills, your struggling marriage, your aching body and less than satisfactory career. It provides an escape, albeit for a short time, where you can gather yourself around and refocus. Of all the countries in the world, none brings yoga to...
Costa Rica is the most bio-diverse country per square kilometer in the world. The fact that it lays just a few degrees north of Equator places it well in the tropics. If you are travelling to Costa Rica, you will probably be visiting the country for its tropical weather, turquoise waters that are ideal for surfing on its Pacific Coast...
