Travel and Leisure

Prague: 10 Things to See and Do in 2 Days (A Photo Journey)

The Czech Republic city of Prague has often been compared to Paris for its sheer beauty and history. However, I will take that one step further. Prague is better than Paris. Sorry Paris. This 'City of a Hundred Spires' is soaked in history, natural beauty, Gothic and Romanesque architecture, Read More

Luxembourg to Paris: A Winter Adventure and Road Tour

It was winter: one of the coldest winters of the decade. The frost was powdered all over Europe, yet the Netherlands suffered from the harshest winter that year. In spite of the freeze, our travel plan was there waiting to be realized. The touring draft was sketched accordingly: from Wageni Read More

Nazaré Big Wave Tour Challenge Does Not Disappoint (Amazing Photos)

Today's Nazaré Big Wave Tour Challenge surf event did not disappoint with plenty of sun, amazing and massive waves (20+ ft sets), pumped-up crowds, and spectacular surfing. You never know what the waves will be like on any given day, but certainly, the surf was in dramatic and true Nazar& Read More

Some Tidbits about the Language of Portugal

Travelers who want to be more in tune with the culture can learn the official language, European Portuguese, online. Podcasts, videos, and downloads are currently available. Whether you achieve fluency or familiarity, this is the quintessential Romance language. Teachers and translators are another Read More

Hiking and Camping Tips for Horton Plains National Park (World's End Photos)

For anyone who loves the great outdoors and loves camping, this is one of the most beautiful places to visit. In sunny Sri Lanka’s hill country, from its sheltered position in the mountain tops, is the Horton Plains National Park. The plains lie at a cool altitude between 6,900 and 7,000 Read More

Paris in 4 days: The Perfect Day and Night Sightseeing Itinerary

Is four days enough time to see a thriving cultural metropolis like Paris? Even if it is your first visit, the answer is yes! However, it is almost impossible to know what to see and when to see it: especially if you are on a time constraint. So, I wanted to provide a concise list of the best places Read More