Antarctica, Beautiful destinations, Bhutan, Bolivia, Chile, Easter Island, Greenland, Hawaii, India, Ittoqortoormiit, Marble cathedral, Morocco, Mount Waiʻaleʻale, Off-beaten paths, Phuktal Monastery, Sahara Desert, Tibet, Travel, Uyuni Salt Flat

10 Beautiful Destinations down the Off-beaten Paths

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July 18, 2014

10 Amazing & Beautiful Destionations down the Off-beaten Paths
Photo credit: Jônatas Cunha

As the saying goes, “Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations.” In this case, off-beaten paths, lead you to some of the most amazing and beautiful destinations in the world. Are you prepared to ride more than 40 hours on the train? Or brave a land of extremes coldness and dryness? Perhaps, you would fly 800 miles and then drive on challenging dirt roads 200 miles for the most beautiful cave network in the world? Whichever you choose, you will not be disappointed. Read more

Discovery, Dolomites, Italy, Travel Quote

Travel Quote: Having new eyes

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July 11, 2014

Marcel Proust The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes

“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes”

– Marcel Proust –
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And that is what I absolutely love most about traveling! Traveling not only gives us a chance for self-discovery, it is also a great opportunity for us to understand in reality the people, the cultures and the places we are heading; not from any hearsay but from our own eyes, ears, noses, mouths and touches! Quoting Samuel Johnson, “The use of travelling is to regulate imagination by reality, and instead of thinking how things may be, to see them as they are.” Get new ‘eyes,’ travel today!

Original photo credit: Simon Steinberger, Marmolada South Wall, Dolomites, Italy

Club Sandwich, Cost, Infographic

Club Sandwich Index 2014

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June 29, 2014

Club Sandwich

What’s a club sandwich? According to What’s Cooking America, “The Club Sandwich is a sandwich with cooked chicken breast and bacon, along with juicy ripe tomatoes and crisp lettuce layered between two or three slices of toasted bread with mayonnaise. The origin of this sandwich, which is most often associated with hotels around the world, is all a matter of speculation and guesswork. The name probably comes because of its popularity at resorts and country clubs. It definitely existed in the United States by the late 19th century.”

For holidaymakers, do you know where is the most expensive city in the world in which to order a Club Sandwich? The below Club Sandwich Index 2014 infographic, according to research released by Hotels.com, offers you an indication of the costs associated with your destination of choice. For the second year running, Geneva has retained the top spot as the leader of the ‘Club.’

Club Sandwich Index 2014



Photo credit: Brenda Benoît

Kuching, Malaysia, Rainforest World Music Festival, Sarawak

17th Rainforest World Music Festival

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June 6, 2014

17th Rainforest World Music Festival

Rainforest World Music Festival is a 3-day (from Jun 20, 2014 – Jun 22, 2014) internationally acclaimed world music festival staged against the backdrop of the rainforest in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia Borneo.

Held at the Sarawak Cultural Village with Mount Santubong on one side and the South China Sea on the other, the festival is more than just a place to hear music. During the day there are a wide variety of workshops that study sound, dance, and traditional arts from all corners of the globe. Attendees can immerse themselves in these workshops, learning new skills or brush up on ones that have gotten rusty. In the evening, the two main stages come alive with energetic musical performances by bands from as far away as Germany, Tanzania, and Canada. Read more