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...
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...
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...
Bali is a small provincial Island located on westernmost end of Lesser Sunda Islands of Indonesia. It is nestled between the Island of Java and Lombok and is the smallest province of Indonesia.
Bali is mostly a holiday resort Island and its spas outclass other Thailand destinations. For a budget of US$100, you can enjoy a luxurious massage that employs the...
You are the type who does not want to spend your holidays where all of your friends go. You want to see far-off exotic places. Your Instagram wall and Facebook profile show your adventures in off-the-beaten-path destinations. Well, we have a list full of suggestions for you. The destinations are trailblazing. Visit them and have an adventure like no other!
1. Tanintharyi,...
Discovered by Spanish sailors in the 15th century, Barbados is a Caribbean Island that is located about 400 miles north east of Trinidad and Tobago. It is an island country located in the Lesser Antilles. It measures 34 kilometers long and 23 kilometers wide on a 431 square kilometers land mass. Since it is situated on the outside of the...
Once upon a Thai time there was a town known as Ban Chiang. The town started thriving in the 5th millennium BC and came to be identified as an important human cultural, technological and social evolution center. Its ideals spread quickly to the rest of Asia and thus influenced the urbanization landscape in the continent. Scientists reckon that it is...
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...
