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Great innovations in travel: Steam Power
Modern travel would not exist today if it were not for steam power. Steam power, really, you said? Heating water to create energy, and how does this concern how we travel 鈥� which is by plane, by train (electrically powered), and by car? Well, steam power brought about trains and, thus, mass travel. In truth, […]
A Day in the Amboseli
What started as a journey in the wee hours of the morning turned out to be an unforgettable adventure in the wild that will forever be etched in our memories. The previous night I went over my checklist to ensure every item was packed and checked off as done. Aware of how early I needed […]
What鈥檚 so great about London. And not. 鈥� Black Cabs
Black Cabs easily make my list of London鈥檚 Seven Wonders. Black cabs are everywhere to be found. They are fast. They are highly comfortable. And of course, the drivers are dazzlingly knowledgeable. I do love the moment I step into the back of the cab effortlessly, keeping nearly horizontal as if into a horse carriage. […]
California Storm Chasing – Mendocino Style
Almost every year in January, my wife and I spend a long weekend at the Heritage House, on the coast just south of Mendocino California. This is a rugged section of the northern California coast with lots of cliffs, caves, and small beaches in the coves. We 鈥榙iscovered鈥� the Heritage House about 15 years ago. […]
Best Travel Apps every Traveler Must Have
We live in an era that is dominated by the internet and technology, and many transactions are carried out online via various apps and websites. In this regard, when it comes to planning and vacationing many travelers tend to weigh their options online. There are hundreds, if not tens of apps that are very useful […]
Great innovations in travel: The suitcase
Packing for a trip means packing a suitcase, right? Well, not always. Or to put it differently, the suitcase was not always around. And who invented it? Louis Vuitton is generally credited for it. He was a young man then, in the 1850s. Famous already, as he held a job as an official trunk-maker and […]
My favorite street in Paris – Rue Montorgueil
Paris is full of iconic landmarks and 鈥榤ust see鈥� places and 鈥榤ust do鈥� activities. I lived part time in Paris for for a few years, So friends often ask me what they should spend time seeing and doing, I always add one 鈥榮urprise鈥� to their itinerary – rue Montorgueil. Highlights: It feels like a Paris […]
The United Arab Emirates is not only the luxury of Dubai you see on Instagram
In 2020 I left Rio de Janeiro, my hometown, to go to the Middle East for the first time. I had never experienced a true Arabian environment. I knew I had an adventure ahead of me. Since I was young, I have had a passion for discovering different places and cultures, so I was determined […]
Sicily – Worth a Visit? Yes? No? Maybe?
I just returned from my first visit to Southeastern Sicily. With three other couples, we had rented a nice villa between the town of Ragusa and the beach community of Marina Ragusa. Highlights: Syracuse (both the town central island and the ruins of Syracuse long glory years – Greek and Roman, The non-touristy hill towns, […]
What鈥檚 so great about London. And not. – The Mini-Maps
You鈥檝e seen 鈥榚m and you鈥檝e loved 鈥榚m instantly. The highly legible maps disposed outside the Tube and all over the streets in central London. Finally a map that is designed for its user. The center of each map stands precisely where I am, it faces where I face and it looks where I look, it […]
Your next trip should be to Spain!
Spain has one of the most diverse cultures in the world, and visiting it is worth every penny. So, if you are searching for a country to travel to, where you can live a different experience depending on the city you are in, I think you should consider Spain. I will tell you more reasons […]
10 reasons you should visit Capetown, South Africa
鈥淭his is the last call for Flight 827 departing Cape Town to Nairobi,鈥� said the lady announcer, and my friend tugged at me, 鈥淗ey! I think that鈥檚 for us.鈥� I was quite zoned out still reliving the past few days in South Africa. I was in awe of how two hours had flown right past […]
