Admiring the most iconic building in Kuala Lumpur – the Petronas Towers, while at the same time floating on your back in an infinity pool, just doesn’t make any sense – it simply would be too good to be true. Or, so we thought… While searching for an apartment in Kuala Lumpur on Roomorama.com, we managed [...]
Read more →If there’s one piece of advice I could give to any young person interested in working overseas, is to consider applying for a Working Holiday Visa. This is a visa which permits you to work and live in a specific country. It’s also your gateway to the world. The benefits are manifold. Working holidays [...]
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After a few days in Berlin, Ryan and Asha found their way to Prague. Read on to see what they did on the Czech portion of their adventure! Here’s a look at some of the fun they captured on their iPad: Day 1 Team Europe said good bye to Berlin and its beer, and [...]
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When most people think of authentic Philadelphian cuisine, they automatically think of the Philadelphia cheesesteak; thin slices of peppery rib eye steak served in an Italian roll, swimming in a pool of cheddar cheese. Yes, it is as delicious as it sounds. But even though this is a quintessential Philadelphian feast, this city is serving [...]
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This week’s #FriFotos theme is HOLY PLACES. This photo of a grove of ancient baobab trees, sacred to the Malagasy people, was taken near Morandava, Madagascar. “Walking amongst these giants is like nothing else on this planet,” he writes in his caption. “It is a spiritual place, almost magical.” We are right there with you, Ken!
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Queen Elizabeth II is celebrating her Diamond Jubilee this year, with key events taking place the first week in June. Queen Victoria is the only other English monarch to earn the distinction — and, given Elizabeth’s spirit and good health, she’s poised to out-reign her predecessor. If you’re headed to England, you’ll soak up spirit simply by walking the [...]
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If I’m being honest — totally honest — I’ll admit to liking Savannah just a bit more than I liked Charleston. Less people, less fuss, less care, less… well, children. “People don’t discriminate by race here,” a new friend of mine said. “But they do by the square you live near.” I decided to take [...]
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The city of light and love has so much to offer, it boggles the mind. Proposing at the Eiffel Tower, shopping on the Champs-Elysées, or enjoying some Haute Cuisine in a Seineside restaurant; Paris will keep you occupied for several lifetimes. This alphabetical introduction, courtesy of Eva, is not enough to cover all of Paris’ [...]
Read more →It’s never happened to me, but getting hit over the head with a full can of coke is probably quite painful. I winced as I watched the girl swing her fist forward, projecting the cold metal cylinder towards the other girl’s head. I waited for blood—but someone stopped her just in time. A Norwegian man [...]
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Ever wanted to explore Myanmar? The government has opened up more areas of the country than in previous years. Check out these three itineraries before planning your trip. [Matador Network] We’ve all heard of the “staycation” at this point, and it makes sense. Finances are tight, but we still want to have a little fun. [...]
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Everyone’s heard of Brer Rabbit. Everyone knows the song “Kumbaya.” And everyone has cooked a “one-pot meal” at some point in their life. So why do so few of us know about the Gullah – the people who gave us things like these? That’s the question many people with Gullah heritage — descendants of slaves brought from [...]
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Future world: a rendering of the MIA Mover station at the Miami Intermodal Center By Mark Chesnut With new rail service, expanded facilities and a variety of new flights, South Florida’s two biggest airports are making it easier than ever to travel to the Sunshine State. They may be just a few miles apart, but [...]
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