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  • A Boat Cruise from Riomaggiore in dreamy Cinque Terre

    A Boat Cruise from Riomaggiore in dreamy Cinque Terre

    The Cinque Terre (meaning “Five Lands”) is a coastal area within Liguria, in the northwest of Italy. It lies in the west of La Spezia Province, and comprises five villages: Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore. The coastline, the five villages, and the surrounding hillsides are all part of the Cinque Terre National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Vernazza is one of I Borghi più Read more

  • Roman artifacts in Pompeii Archaeological Park, Italy

    Roman artifacts in Pompeii Archaeological Park, Italy

    Pompeii was an ancient city in the Roman era near Naples in the Campania region of Italy. Pompeii, along with Herculaneum and many villas in the surrounding area was buried under 4 to 6 m (13 to 20 ft) of volcanic ash and pumice in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Today Pompeii is a mid-size city with the ancient town preserved as an archaeological park. Largely Read more

  • Universal Studios, Hollywood, CA, USA

    Universal Studios, Hollywood, CA, USA

    Universal Studios Hollywood is a film studio and theme park in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles County, California. It is one of the oldest and most famous Hollywood film studios still in use.  It was initially created to offer tours of the real Universal Studios sets and is the first of many full-fledged Universal Studios Theme Parks located across the world. Most of the park Read more

  • Zell Am See, Austria – A View by the lake

    Zell Am See, Austria – A View by the lake

    Zell Am See is a resort town near the High Tauern Mountain range of the Austrian Alps. It’s scenic location next to lake Zell with close proximity to Alpine mountains make it a popular tourist destination. The lake has the shape of a peanut, with an area of 4.7 km2 (1.8 sq mi). The mountains of the area form Read more

  • Sue The T-Rex in Chicago

    Sue The T-Rex in Chicago

    Sue is one of the largest, most extensive, and best preserved Tyrannosaurus rex specimens ever found, at over 90 percent recovered by bulk. The fossil was discovered on August 12, 1990 by American explorer and fossil collector Sue Hendrickson, and was named after her. Sue is now a permanent feature at the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago, Illinois. The finding of Read more

  • An Afternoon in Madrid, Spain

    An Afternoon in Madrid, Spain

    After a morning of adventures at the Bernabeu, home of the Real Madrid Futbol club, our little trio—Rashid, Simone, and I—decided to embrace a slower pace for the afternoon in the Spanish capital. We sought a unique way to soak in the city’s charm, leading us to the iconic hop-on-hop-off tour bus. And oh, what Read more

  • Hollywood Hills Tour in Los Angeles, CA, USA

    Hollywood Hills Tour in Los Angeles, CA, USA

    Hollywood Hills is a residential neighborhood in the central region of Los Angeles, California. It borders Studio City, Universal City and Burbank on the north, Griffith Park on the north and east, Los Feliz on the southeast, Hollywood on the south and Hollywood Hills West on the west. The famous Hollywood sign is a tourist attraction and many walking tours are offered through the trails up to the hill. The trail pass Read more

  • Riding the Bernina Express to St. Moritz, Switzerland

    Riding the Bernina Express to St. Moritz, Switzerland

    It’s one thing to read about the majestic landscapes that adorn the path of the Bernina Express, and entirely another to experience them firsthand. Our journey began with a strategic decision – to embark on a guided tour from Milan, a choice that would lay the groundwork for future adventures. The allure of navigating these Read more

  • Medieval Abbey Library of Saint Gall, Switzerland

    Medieval Abbey Library of Saint Gall, Switzerland

    Rashid and I had set our hearts on exploring the quaint corners and historic marvels of Europe, and our journey led us to the charming city of St. Gallen, Switzerland. Nestled in our cozy resort in Oberstaufen, we charted a course through Austria and Switzerland, with St. Gallen as one of our destinations on a Read more

  • Sedona to Grand Canyon Village – Road Trip

    Sedona to Grand Canyon Village – Road Trip

    Sedona is a city in central Arizona at the foothill of the Rocky Mountain Range. Sedona’s main attraction is its array of red sandstone formations. The formations appear to glow in brilliant orange and red when illuminated by the rising or setting sun. The red rocks form a popular backdrop for many activities, ranging from spiritual pursuits Read more