Puerto Rico was formerly known as San Juan Bautista. This name was given by Christopher Columbus in honor of the Catholic Saint John the Baptist. He also called its capital 'Ciudad de Puerto Rico', which is Spanish for 'Rich Port City'. The locals eventually called the country Puerto Rico.
That is the European part. Now to the local Taino part. The...
The name Cancun is derived from the Mayan name 'Kaan kun'. Linguistic scholars have different translations of the name. Some like to think it means 'nest of snakes' while others think it as 'place of the golden snake'. Whichever translation that takes your fancy, one thing about Cancun holds true - there are very few places on earth that can...
The year is 1492 and the greatest explorer of the time, Christopher Columbus, has just stumbled on an island in the Caribbean Sea. Upon entering, the explorer would find the island occupied by the Taino people, also called the Arawak by the Spaniards.
Other occupants of the island were the Guanajatabey and Ciboney people. The locals called the island 'Caobana'. To...
Amsterdam is easily the 'Sin City' of Europe. It is comparable only to Las Vegas in US. It is therefore no wonder pleasure-seekers and businessmen have a soft spot for this Dutch capital. If you are in the city, you have already realized how expensive it is to eat out. If you are yet to travel, then today is your...
Feeling like getting cozy with your loved one? Lucky you. Most people would do anything to have that feeling. Don't take it for granted. Take your loved one to a place where you can make memories. Its feelings and moments like this that keeps us going even when the world around us is crumbling. Below are some of the destinations...
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;
1. First of all, you...
Nay, Rio de Janeiro is not just a beach. This city is the most visited in the Southern Hemisphere. You don't think it is just for its beautiful but over crowded beaches, do you? I mean, what about the carnivals? What about Christ the Redeemer statue? What about attractions such as Sugar Loaf Mountain, Maracana Stadium, Tijuca Forest, the Amazon...
Phuket is an island off the South West coast of Thailand and one of the most popular tourist destinations in Asia. It boasts scenic beaches, a variety of flora and fauna and world beating sauna spas. Perhaps its most amazing attraction is the number of restaurants lined up along the beaches and river fronts that serve as exotic food as...
The 13th and 14th century France was characterized with phenomenal growth in architectural designs. King Philip II was particularly fond of grandiose in whatever he did. This led to the blossoming of the French architecture as we know it today.
800 years later, perhaps this is what has led Michel Guyot to think of restoring his Saint-Fargeau property using 13th century...
1. Alsek and Tatshenshini Rivers in Alaska and Canada
Located on the border between the Alaska State of the USA and Canada is these two grand rivers that takes you through glacier boulders and ice-capped landscape.
2. Apurímac River in Peru
This great river will take you through the Peruvian Canyons and scenic rainforest. You can expect a lot of Class III and...
