Wondering what to see in South Africa and feeling adventurous? Interested in wandering a little ways off the beaten track and exploring some of the less well known, but just as interesting things to do in South Africa? This great country is home to a bewildering array of things you simply can’t see anywhere else, including interesting exhibits, amazing food, bizarre activities and sporting spectaculars. Here’s our guide to a few of the Rainbow Nation’s unique treats:

Travelers are bombarded with offers, deals and price fluctuations on a day-to-day basis, so to help them navigate the maze and save money, Consumer Reports’experts came up with some helpful tips to cut costs and lock in the best rates. A Consumer Reports reporter found a roundtrip ticket from Philadelphia to Venice on Alitalia for [...]

Technology has become part of our daily lives. However, when you go to stay in a hotel, you often find that there is a distinct lack of cutting edge technology. Indeed it can often be difficult to even the most basic technology such as Wi-Fi coverage. However, there are some hotels around the world that [...]

Just 35 miles from the port of Pireaus in Athens sits the island of Hydra, Greece. Hydra is a popular island for sailors, but the island is also easily accessible by ferry, water taxi or high speed hydrofoil from Pireaus making it a possible day trip from Athens or one of the other nearby Saronic [...]

Located in the Guatemalan highlands, Panajachel, or Pana, is a town full of interesting sights, smells and sounds. Easily reached via a three hour minibus ride from Antigua or Guatemala City, Pana, provides incredible views of three volcanoes and Lake Atitlan. The volcanoes, San Pedro, Toliman, and Atitlan provide an extraordinary setting for this little [...]

When visiting Valencia, those who make the short journey south of the city center to La Albufera Natural Park will not only find themselves in a nature lover’s paradise, but they will also find themselves in foodie heaven. The largest natural park in Europe just so happens to be the birthplace of the popular rice [...]

During my recent trip to Glasgow, Scotland I had afternoon tea at Cup which recently opened in Glasgow’s vibrant West End. Upon entering, one quick glance around revealed the main attraction at this intimate and warm tea room on Byers road. The cozy space is laced with colorful cupcakes that sparkle with glitter. As all [...]

On a trip that ranked very high on the “wow factor” scale, the highlights for me were related to Salvador Dali and his beloved wife Gala. Images of Dali’s colorful expressions and waxed mustache have always caught my attention. In fact, ever since I visited the Dali Museum in St Petersburg, Florida years ago, I’ve [...]

The relatively unknown Costa Brava in Catalonia is located on Spain’s rugged northeast coast. The beautiful sand beaches, quaint coves and jagged cliffs at the edge of the sea harmonize with the natural inland beauty to create an absolutely stunning landscape. Roughly a 2 hour drive from Barcelona, Costa Brava is the perfect getaway for [...]

Cudillero is a small fishing village in the principality of Asturias in northern Spain. I arrived in Cudillero on a sunny morning and was dropped off at the Hotel Casona de la Paca. The immaculate old villa was built by emigrants who returned to Spain after becoming wealthy in the Americas, known as “indianos.”  After [...]

Traveling within Europe can be as cheap as you want it to be. If you take a look at Europe on the map you will see that most of the countries on the Continent are relatively close to each other. Distances are smaller so that means that you can get from one country to another [...]

Valencia nightlife goes on till late, goes at it hard and suits all musical tastes. Clubs in Valencia may go unnoticed by day, but when darkness falls the city comes alive. Not until midnight though, and the Valencia party carries on until around 8am, sometimes even beyond. Hostels in Valencia are cheap and cheerful and [...]