My 27 Favorite Things to do Nairobi, Kenya – Understand The capital of Kenya is located 5,889 ft above sea level. Not enough to give you a constant headache, but enough to make the weather this close to the equator more bearable and the gym a rough test of endurance. Nairobi has a lot of […]
My 30 Favorite Things to do Chiang Mai – Understand Think of Chiang Mai as one huge ‘Khao San Road’ backpacker destination that has gone upscale in many parts and has gotten seriously trendy in China and South Korea. Chiang Mai is a rather small town that has some ‘big city’ vibes and ticks all […]
I just spent two weeks in Lima; here is what I learned about Peru: It has strong tourism Peru is no longer off the beaten path; major destinations such as Machu Picchu have become mainstream now and are required itineraries for everyone before retirement. There’s long-term stability Peru is a country where people invest long-term […]
My Favorite 36 Things to do Lima – Understand Lima is a jewel of a city. The weather is temperate here year-round (though winter and spring see the most fog). The city has several clean, urban and still affordable neighborhoods right by the sea. The views are spectacular and the locals are friendly. To sum it […]
My Favorite 19 Things to do St. Petersburg – Understand St. Petersburg has been the seat of Russian czars and is often referred to as the Paris of Russia. It is where the Russian Empire started and built out its imperial ambitions eastward. The city suffered during the Soviet Union and there is a lot […]
Kruger National Park is one of South Africa’s oldest safari parks. Since the turn of the 20th century, it has been open for visitors to enjoy the beauty of African wildlife. This National Park is located on the northeast edge of South Africa and forms the border region with Mozambique. It’s much closer to Mozambique’s […]
My Favorite 15 Things to do in Namibia – Understand This was my first time in Namibia – an enormous country twice the size of California and with just 2 million citizens. Namibia is located northwest of South Africa. It is a former German colony and still has many Germanic roots and signs, though English […]
My Favorite 20 Things to do San Diego – Understand San Diego is located all the way down in California, just a few miles north of the Mexican border. There is a bit of a Mexican resemblance in the city, but it’s very muted. San Diego is a mix of Las Vegas (in the Gaslamp Quarter), the […]
Do you need a passport to go to Canada? The answer may not be what you were expecting! The US Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs states that US citizens need both proof of citizenship and government-issued photo ID when entering Canada, so this could be a valid US passport or passport card, but […]
The Central Asia countries are often grouped together as ‘Stans. While this does not entirely do them justice, many have a similar history and a somewhat comparable culture. I just spent three weeks in Central Asia and have traveled there before. I have excluded Afghanistan and Pakistan from this guide; they both have a security […]
My Favorite 33 Things to do Almaty, Kazakhstan – Understand Almaty is the commercial capital of Kazakhstan and has a history of an oasis trading hub in the region. It’s located just north of the Alatau Mountains that separate Kazakhstan from Kyrgyzstan (see My Favorite Things to do in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan). The city is a rewarding travel […]
My Favorite 20 Things to do New Delhi, India – Understand Don’t be discouraged by the sheer size of the urban sprawl of New Delhi; this guide will help you find the best places so you can enjoy the city like a local. New Delhi is one of humanity’s oldest settlements and has amassed 25 million inhabitants […]
Things to Do in Stockholm – Understand Stockholm is a city of 2 million people, near the Baltic Sea, with much better weather than you’d think given its northern latitude. Stockholm will impress you with its urban design, high-tech mantra and liberal thoughts. The city has over 70 museums and more than its fair share […]
Things to do in Kuala Lumpur – Understand Kuala Lumpur is a contemporary metropolis that is following the path Singapore has cut out for itself. KL has many areas that make it feel like a hyper-modern Asian city with gleaming skyscrapers and Singapore-style cleanliness, but it still features lots of historic elements. This city is more diverse […]
If you come from Novosibirsk you may feel you just landed in a smaller version of Novosibirsk. It’s a similar setup – the river, the Soviet era buildings and the parks. However Irkutsk has more character with more old Siberian houses and a more compact city center. The city has no Soviet era wide alleys […]
My Favorite 40 Things to do Bangkok – Understand Bangkok has developed a global reputation as a party capital and gateway to the Thailand beaches. Most of the 38 million visitors a year come through Bangkok and it’s amazing that the city is not more jaded by tourists. Make no mistake, it is jaded and […]
Tel Aviv is hard to categorize since it is a mix of the old (the town of Jaffa is more than 2,000 years old) and the newer districts which came by in the 60s and 70s. It's located directly at the beach and feels much like Copacabana – a huge city beach with hotels and […]
Medellin had a reputation for its wild past in the 80s and 90s that made it the center of Colombia's battle with powerful drug cartels. At some point, the city was, in effect, run by the infamous Medellin cartel. Medellin also used to be the world's murder capital with 356 homicides per 100,000 inhabitants. The […]
I was trying to set up an interview with Faith for quite some time. Finally I had an opportunity with Faith aka the 'Miles Momma' to catch up. How, why and when did you get started to blog your thoughts on travel? What is your blog all about? I began blogging back in 2010 because […]
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