I have two recent travel memories that revolve around the beach in different destinations. A Return Visit to Dubai In 2016, I took a trip to Dubai, UAE. I used to live in Dubai before I immigrated to Canada in the early 2000s so this was meant to be a trip down memory lane. As […]
United Arab Emirates
Exploring a Galaxy Far, Far Away: Star Wars Filming Locations Around the World
Since the release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens in 2015, Star Wars has never been far from the centre of current pop-culture. This means that the fantastic worlds that Star Wars shows on screen dominate many people’s imaginations. And when you have a movie that dominates your imagination, you probably wish you could explore […]
Visit the Highest Lounge in the World on a Dubai Vacation
Dubai is not known for sitting still. Located in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), this city that was considered a backwater a few decades ago has become one of the premier cities of the future. It’s also set up world record after world record—the tallest tower, the tallest hotel, the largest shopping mall, the fastest […]
Indulge in Exceptional Luxury Hotels on a Goway Vacation
There are many hundreds of luxury hotels in the world, it’s true. However, the following hotels have that extra something, offering pure indulgence on a Goway vacation. First of all, what are the criteria for labelling a hotel a deluxe establishment? This is totally in the hands of the individual person/organization assessing the quality of […]
The 4 Ws of a Middle East Vacation
If you only read the headlines, you’re missing a lot of the story. Parts of the Middle East have been home to unspeakable tragedy, but there are many countries in the region that are safe and often overlooked by travellers wanting to see the world. Don’t make the same mistake that others do. Head on […]
10 Great Vacations for Photographers
When you head on a vacation to somewhere marvellous, it’s only natural that you want to take photographs of your experience. The vacation won’t last forever and a well-placed photograph of a temple or a friendly selfie of you and a friend will ensure you remember the experience every time you look at the photo. […]
Exploring the Cities of Tomorrow: The World’s Coolest Modern Cities
Increasingly, the gap between the world we live in and the futuristic cities we see in sci-fi movies and TV shows is shrinking. For instance, the original Blade Runner film was set in Los Angeles in 2019, which is a mere two years away. We might not have flying cars like in the film, but […]
Zoos Around the World
There are, according to the American Zoo and Aquarium Association, over 10,000 zoos around the world, so while travelling, the opportunities to visit one are innumerable. Whether as an adult or a child, most people love zoos. But first, what is the definition of a zoo? I quote from one source, “An establishment that maintains […]
An Abu Dhabi Vacation is a Great Gateway to East Africa and the World
Enjoy an Abu Dhabi vacation on your way to exploring East Africa. There’s a city in the Middle East that offers world class shopping, jaw-dropping architecture, a fascinating historic core, an exciting food scene, and one of the world’s most modern airports with connections to over 120 destinations. The airport is also one of the […]
How to Enjoy a Dubai Vacation on a Budget
It might seem like the most counter-intuitive travel advice that you’re likely to read, but it is possible to enjoy a Dubai vacation on a budget. Yes, the city that boasts the world’s tallest building, the world’s largest mall, and the world’s only 7-star hotel is actually affordable to Globetrotters with an average budget. Let’s […]