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April 10, 2018

5 Dos and Don’ts of South Africa

South Africa is a beautiful country with many activities to delight any traveler. It’s a country that can satisfy the thrill-seeker and the “room…

December 5, 2016

Adventure Awaits | Belize

Forget what you have heard about Queenstown, New Zealand, the ‘Adventure Capital’ of the world. For a fraction of the price and in the…

April 14, 2014

Living in Dubai: Around and About the BurJuman Neighbourhood

Dubai is a relatively new city that is still expanding and changing. With a growing city comes new residential projects and neighbourhoods, and Dubai…

February 20, 2014

Have New Orleanians Discovered the Secret to Life?

New Orleans is a lot of things, but it is not what you’re used to. Even for many Americans, visiting the city can feel…

February 17, 2014

Even More Reasons to Love the Russkies (Russians)

I’ve been in love with Russia ever since I saw Nicholas and Alexandra on TV and started reading an obscene amount of books about…

February 13, 2014

The Cold Hands and Warm Hearts of Chicago

Who are the people behind the red, white and baby blue flag? Who are these people who put up with months of formidable winter…

February 12, 2014

The Four People You Meet In Portland

It’s no secret that Portland is an eccentric place. At its best it can be eye-opening, and at its worst it can be eye-rolling….

January 13, 2014

The Truth About Fitting In in San Francisco

When visiting or moving to a new city, it’s easy to feel like you don’t belong—especially when that city is associated with uber-liberal free-loving…

January 6, 2014

Behind the Boston Hard Gaze: Are There Kind Eyes?

Bostonians have a reputation of being unfriendly to outsiders, and as an adopted Bostonian, I can’t deny it. They are. But this attitude sort…