Soaking up the sights in Athens doesn’t have to break the bank. Even with its huge number of top-flight, world-class sights, the Greek capital is a very reasonably priced city, an ideal European bargain destination. While entry fees to top-tier sights can add up – entry to the Acropolis costs €20, and getting into the Acropolis…
Chef Lal Fonseka, the Director of Food and Beverage at OBLU NATURE Helengeli, together with local chefs recently published a handy ‘Maldivian & Sri Lankan Cookbook’ celebrating the common flavours…
There’s nothing like a film to activate a desire to travel, whether it’s the feel of the entire movie or one particular scene that stays with you long after the credits stop rolling. When a production makes the filming location the star of the show, you might suddenly find yourself googling filming locations and searching for…
The roar of the crowd. The resonating beats that can’t be reproduced with headphones. The thrill of seeing your favorite music artist live and in the flesh. The greatest live-music events are transporting experiences. Whether their songs have been the soundtrack to your life or you just can’t help but bust a move when they…
Unlike Colorado and California, most of Utah's world-class skiing is less than an hour’s drive from its metropolitan airport. In fact, there are 10 such resorts in the vicinity, spread across the famous Cottonwood canyons, Park City, and nearby Ogden and Provo. Better yet, Utah is billed for having “the greatest snow on Earth,” thanks…
Want to start planning for the year ahead? Here are more than 20 reasons to consider a once-in-a-lifetime trip in 2023. Festivals WorldPride crosses the equator Since its inaugural event in Rome more than two decades ago, this semiannual global celebration of LGBTIQ+ pride has never been held in the Southern Hemisphere – until 2023, when…
The Maldives has welcomed the first tourist visitor for this year, Nikolai Stratichuk from Russia with a special ceremony held at Velana International Airport (VIA) this morning. Today is a…
North Carolina is blessed with National Park Service lands in nearly every corner of the state. Each park embodies a different aspect of the state’s history and terrain, and almost all offer the chance to get outdoors and into nature. Some parks are ideal for a day trip, while others warrant multiple days of exploration.…
From ancient mountain ranges, dense forests and remote islands to historic forts, battlefields and national monuments, Virginia has 22 wonderful national parks calling out to modern-day explorers. Millions of visitors flock to famous sites such as Shenandoah National Park, Colonial National Historical Park and Fredericksburg National Military Park for Virginia’s signature blend of natural beauty…
Belize is the perfect road-trip country. In fact, renting a car and driving yourself is by far the best way to get around when there is so much to see within such short distances. You can stop when and where you want to admire the scenery and take as much time as you’d like at…