On the ‘Fourth Day of Christmas’, I hope you will hear music in the air — Christmas music, that is! I may be slightly biased, but I believe nothing enters your heart faster than beautiful, sacred music. Music spreads joy,…
Top 5 Hidden Gems in Southern France
You may be thinking that this is impossible – that there couldn’t possibly be 5 hidden gems in southern France. Surely it’s a destination so popular with tourists that all the best places have already been discovered and become spoiled…
One Day in Abu Dhabi: Perfect Guide
Abu Dhabi, the Emirate city of the United Arab Emirates, is usually overshadowed by the more glitzy and glamorous Dubai. Most people do not know that it is the capital of UAE and the largest Emirate of the country. Abu…
Top Ten Family Attractions in Ottawa, Canada
Ottawa is a place to behold, and one that’s certainly worthy of its title as Canada’s capital city. This bustling metropolis is home to an abundance of conveniently located attractions, most of which are within 15 square miles. Unfortunately, many…
Five Crystal Caverns You Won’t Want to Miss
This post was most recently updated on November 22nd, 2019You’ll find the world is rich with mysterious hidden gems, both figuratively and literally. Crystal caverns — caves where natural crystals form — are some of the most ethereal, otherworldly sights…
Perspectives on Alcatraz: Past & Present
This post was most recently updated on November 7th, 2019 Having lived in the bay area for over five years, I had yet to visit one of the most iconic landmarks in all of San Francisco: Alcatraz Island. So, when…
Why You Should Visit the Tower of London
I know that if I had titled this article “Why You Should Visit London”, you would have thought, “Well that’s a no-brainer!” Because we all know there are so many reasons why the city of London is visit-worthy. But I’d…
Looking Around Limerick for a Few Hours
This post was most recently updated on December 3rd, 2019Sometimes, a city warrants much more time than you have to visit. That was certainly the case with Limerick, Ireland. We had just flown into the Shannon airport and were making…