Uprooted or Rooted Up? My First Solo Trip to the Home of My Ancestors Is this home? I laid my hand on the cold clay and traced the outlines of Gods and Goddesses carved onto the wall of a Hindu Temple that dated back to a time when India, Pakistan and Bangladesh were one big...
Exploring the Pacific Islands: Find Your Dream Island Getaway! Have you been haunted by the dream of a Pacific Island vacation? Your imagination envisioning gorgeous beaches and picturesque lagoons? Your daydreams filled with the Polynesia imagery and thrilling ocean...
The Biggest & Best Music Festivals That Are Worth a Visit to the UK The first hints of summer weather bring talk of music festivals. With the United Kingdom’s history of Cool Britannia it could be argued that this is the greatest place on earth for popular music and thus...
Which Asian Vacation Is Perfect for You? With all the diverse cultures and cuisines that incorporate Asia, it's hard to choose just one place in which to spend your hard-earned vacation time. If you're planning a trip to the East to sample some...
6 Must-See Sights in Cebu, Philippines Is it your life's dream to travel to an exotic destination? If so, you might want to make booking a cheap flight to Cebu a priority. This province of the Philippines will provide just about everything you...
My Perspective – Solo Female Travel as a Muslim and South Asian-American As a proud Bangladeshi-American, I think of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month as a testament to our significant presence and impact on the American narrative, and a reminder to recognize the good, the bad...
Planning a Trip to China? Try to Go During One of These 4 Festivals Visiting China is a big thing. It’s a massive country with an enormous population, colossal cities, and epic history. So it’s almost impossible to ensure that your trip will give you an experience...
The 4 Neighborhoods You Have to Visit When in Shanghai Shanghai is a main artery of China, a pulsating business hub that sees the world’s second tallest building and Michelin-starred restaurants co-exist harmoniously with classical Chinese architecture and...
Just 7 Days in China? Here’s How to Get the Most out of Your Trip This post was last updated on September 5, 2023. Coming up with an itinerary for a full week in China can prove tricky. Obviously, China's a big country with plenty to offer travelers of all tastes and...
Go Green: Here Are the Top 5 Greenest Cities to Visit in 2018! Lush landscapes, awe-worthy architecture and... enviable eco-consciousness? Yep -- you read that right! In your hunt for your next travel destination, trust us when we say you'll want to put these at the top...
Exploring Europe vs. America: Cultural Differences to Keep in Mind This post was last updated on September 5, 2023. Europe is a continent with much diversity, representing a mosaic of cultures, languages, and customs. So, prior to embarking on your European adventure, it's...
Cheap Bachelorette Getaways Abroad That You Can Do in a Weekend It could be your wallets worst nightmare. You’re in a bridal party and the maid of honor (or the bride herself) decides she wants to venture off with the bride squad to a pricey destination that most of the...
Visiting Paris In Spring Will Make Your Heart Sing! “Whom can I run to? What have you done to my heart?” the woman drinking wine in a café plaintively asks of Paris, France in the standard April in Paris. She’s never been in love, but longs to be,...
Twenty-Something Takeoffs! The Best Cities to See in Europe in Your Twenties Your twenties are often life-changing. From graduating to new careers, this decade tends to shape the rest of your life. At the same time, your twenties are also ideal years to hit the road and travel, before...