Anne is a freelance writer and travel writer who has spent much of her life in southern Africa (Malawi, Zimbabwe and South Africa) and is now living on the Costa del Sol in southern Spain.
Right now, travelers are heading out for their summer vacation and, of course, Mexico is a popular spot, especially in the Mexican Caribbean. Popular resorts like Cancun, Tulum and Playa del Carmen will be packed with people, with hardly any wiggle room on the beaches. However, for anyone looking for a peaceful beach experience, with crystal-clear turquoise waters...
Modena is renowned for its balsamic vinegar and iconic cuisine, but also for its art, history and opera heritage. Meanwhile, this beautiful city in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy is also famous for Ferrari and Lamborghini sports cars. Some of the best arts and history can be seen in the 18th-century Museums Palace. However, this contrasts with the futuristic Enzo...
After experiencing a beautiful wedding, it is important to plan the best honeymoon in a wonderfully unique destination. This is more than a mere vacation and should be an experience to remember all of your married life. Obviously, the world offers a myriad of possible destinations for a romantic and beautiful honeymoon. However, some locations are perfect and tick...
The island nation of Cyprus is actually partitioned, with the southern two-thirds led by Greek Cypriots and the northern third by a Turkish Cypriot government. While tensions have never been fully resolved, this does mean a fascinating mix of cultures when visiting Cyprus. Meanwhile, most people know Cyprus for its sunny beaches, lapped by the Mediterranean Sea, its...
Nestling on Lake Michigan in Illinois, Chicago is one of the largest cities in the US. The city is renowned for its striking skyline of bold architecture and skyscrapers and for its iconic art galleries and museums. However, looking at architecture and exploring dry and boring museums probably won’t keep the kids happy on vacation in Chicago. Read on to find out some...
Located on the North Atlantic coast of South America, Guyana, officially the Co-operative Republic of Guyana has had quite the past. The country was formerly a Dutch colony until it spent some 200 years as a British colony. At that time, it was known as British Guiana, and its capital, Georgetown, is known for its British colonial architecture. This includes the...
If you are visiting Chicago and want a fun and alternative way to see the city you can enjoy a cruise on Fred A. Busse, a fireboat that was on duty from 1937 to 1981. Chicago Fireboat Tours offers a cruise through history, with fabulous views of the city all around. Chicago Fireboat Tours are back Chicagoans and tourists alike can hop on board the Fred A. Busse for a...
San Francisco is famous for its Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, Fisherman’s Wharf, Chinatown and the Financial District. However, those are mostly adult attractions, so how does this Californian city keep the kids happy and smiling? The city has incredible museums, like the Exploratorium and the Musée Mécanique and a well-laid-out zoo. San Francisco also has the House...
South Africa is known for its major cities, including Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town and Durban. Meanwhile, the African nation features game reserves, like Kruger National Park, Addo Elephant Park and more. However, South Africa also has a more hidden side, with intriguing locations to visit and share on Instagram. Here, we briefly visit the Goat Tower of...
César Manrique Foundation was formed after renowned Spanish artist, César Manrique, was killed in a car accident at the age of 73. Nowadays, travelers can explore his wonderfully artistic home, embedded in five lava bubbles in Taro de Tahiche on the island of Lanzarote. Read on to find out more about the artist and his studio and home, on which he first started work...