Photo of the Week: St. Mark’s Square Zagreb When I walked up into Zagreb’s Upper town, there was hardly a soul around. I turned the corner into St Mark’s Square Zagreb and this was my view. You can’t miss the colorful tile work of St. Mark’s church. The church itself dates from perhaps as late […]
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Colombia is fast becoming one of South America’s best travel destinations. Picturesque landscapes, Caribbean beaches, snowcapped mountains, ancient ruins, and the friendliest people you’ll ever meet, this country is a true gem for travelers looking for something more than a typical South America travel experience. Colombia has worked hard to overcome its negative image of
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Like all good Central Asia stories, it both starts and ends with a cold beer and a couple sticks of sheep shashlyk. One moment a late night chat over ways to make inroads in Kyrgyzstan, and seemingly the next talking my way past security and picking up a Press Pass for the World Nomad Games. Which, really, is what
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Spotlight on: Travel to Ukraine Official country name: Ukraine Location: Eastern Europe bordering Russia, Belarus, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, and Moldova. The coastline of the Black Sea forms the border at the south. Noteworthy facts: The origins of modern Russia, Belarus, Ukraine actually trace back to Kiev. During the middle ages this was the center
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Dragon Bridge of Ljubljana Dragon bridge of Ljubljana. Ljubljana, Slovenia, is one of those cities in one of those countries that you’re not likely to have on your first European trip itinerary. It’s more like one of those places that might be included in your 3rd, 4th, of 5th trip to Europe. Only the most
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An Introduction: Travel to Somaliland The name Somaliland conjures up images of violence associated with Somalia, but the reality could not be more different. The people are mostly friendly and the capital city Hargeisa is rather laid back, as far as cities go. What is Somaliland all About? The world recognizes Somalia as being made
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Photo of the Week: Kyrgyzstan’s Independence Day Oh, the holidays. When you’re at home they mean family time and lots of preparation and perhaps more than a fair share of stress. Hit a holiday or two on the road, though, and its all photogenic backdrops and friendly folks happy to share in the celebratory spirit. In
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Spotlight on: Travel to the Perhentian Islands Destination: The Perhentian Islands Location: The Perhentian Islands are located in Malaysia, about 10 miles off the eastern coast of the Malay Peninsula, 40 miles south of the border with Thailand. Noteworthy facts: The Perhentian Islands are protected as part of a national marine park. This means
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Toronto is a traveler’s dreamland. Not because it itself is especially exotic—it’s marred by skyscrapers, pollution, and transit problems caused by excessive suburban sprawl like any other good North American city—but it also proudly ranks as one of the most multicultural cities in the world, giving resident travelers a unique opportunity to explore the globe on
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Introducing: Performing Arts in the Former Soviet Union Though perhaps not the most widely acknowledged legacy of its history, the Soviet Union played an important role in spreading the performing arts to those countries it ruled over which had no strong independent traditions of such performances before becoming part of the Soviet sphere. Ballet and Opera,
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