Landmarks & Icons

If you didn’t see them, you didn’t go.

Skyline of Malaga's old town, Spain.

Eight Cities You Need to Visit on a Spain Vacation (That Aren’t Madrid or Barcelona!)

Few countries nourish all the senses like Spain. Bringing together its unique mix of cuisines, cultures, languages, and histories, this is a corner of Europe everyone needs to explore once in their lifetime. But where do you begin in such a vast and diverse country? Barcelona and Madrid pair well together for a weeklong trip, […]

Melbourne city skyline at twilight, Victoria, Australia

Why Melbourne is Still the Richest City for Visitors on an Australia Vacation

Melbourne steals the hearts of visitors on an Australia vacation. What is it about the Victorian capital (in)famous for “four seasons in one day” that keeps Globetrotters coming back? There are more reasons for that than we can possibly go into here, but these six ideas for a Melbourne visit are sure to win you […]

Turin skyline with Alps in background, Italy

Turin – The Most Underrated City You Must Explore on Italy Vacations

Many Europe-bound travellers opt for Italy vacations, and for good reasons. So, if this country gets into your psyche and you have already visited places like Rome, Florence, Venice, Milan, and other major centres, consider, Turin in the north-west part of Italy. Why? Read on! My impression of Turin before I visited it was of […]

Temples on the Seto Inland Sea at dusk in the spring season, Miyajima Island, Hiroshima, Japan

Setouchi Takes Your Japan Vacation Off the Tourist Trail

You might not know the name Setouchi, but there’s a good chance you’ve seen it in pictures. Some of Japan’s most recognizable images including Himeji Castle, the “floating” gate of Itsukushima Shrine, and Hiroshima’s sobering Atomic Bomb Dome are all etched into the consciousness of those dreaming about a Japan vacation. To reach them, you […]