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 […]
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The World’s Most Liveable Cities As Travel Destinations – 2019
Each year, a number of publications including The Economist, EIU, and Mercer announce “The World’s Most Liveable Cities,” inspiring a flurry of social media sharing and a few inevitable raised eyebrows. One of our favourite lists is the annual Monocle Top 25, partly because it also takes into account just how much fun a city […]
Finding Europe’s Most Romantic Holiday Markets
There’s something magical about Europe in the lead-up to the holidays. They don’t call a certain road in Germany “the Romantic Road” for nothing, and the cities in this region will warm the heart of even the Grinch-iest globetrotter come Christmas time. Even those who don’t celebrate Christmas can enjoy the atmosphere and unique holiday […]
Why a Europe Vacation is an Excellent Winter Travel Plan
As the northern summer comes to a close, you might find yourself thinking “Next summer, I’m taking that trip to Europe.” Maybe you wanted to go this year and things didn’t quite work out. Maybe another opportunity came up, or maybe you’re just waiting for the perfect time to go. Here’s the thing. There’s no […]
Helsinki – A Fascinating Baltic City to Be Explored on Finland Tours
Along with Stockholm, Copenhagen, and Oslo, a trip to Helsinki is a true Scandinavian experience. It is especially known for its impressive architecture, as a design centre, and for its unique cuisine. You can add to this, a freshness provided by its proximity to the sea and the surrounding green forests. All this comes together […]
Experience Special Musical Venues on Your Europe Trip
If you are a music fan, what can be better than attending a concert or performance to add to your enjoyment while on a Europe trip. And when the venue is special, you tend to remember the event even more. In my many years of travelling around the world, as a music lover, I have […]
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 […]
RECIPE: Porkkanalaatikko (Finnish Carrot Casserole)
Although we all love our traditional favourites at this upcoming festive time of year, such as turkey, ham, roast beef, lamb, and other main course meats, it’s fun trying something a bit more international to accompany the main attraction. Porkkanalaatikko is a carrot casserole dish from Finland. It makes a great substitute from the usual […]
Enjoy Strange and Unusual World Festivals on Various Vacation Packages (Part 2)
Previous: Enjoy Strange and Unusual World Festivals on Various Vacation Packages (Part 1) Continuing our exploration of strange and unusual phenomena, when it comes to festivals, there is an abundance of unusual happenings taking place year round. Some derive from tradition, others are due to a prevailing quirky and unusual sense of humour. I have […]
Add a Festival to Your European Vacation (Part 2)
Previous: Add a Festival to Your European Vacation (Part 1) If you are heading on a European vacation, why not check out what special events are taking place during your time there. With countless events to be enjoyed on a European vacation, here is a continuation of my compiled list of festivals that Globetrotters may […]