Amsterdam is well-known as a grown-up destination due to its exciting nightlife and particular coffee shops. However, labeling the capital of the Netherlands as the Sin City of Europe can be unfair. There is so much more to do than that in this historic city. Among several other attractions, you…
Louisiana is renowned for having more European culture than any other American state, and locals are proud of having a unique way of life. The population is a mix of African, American Indian, and European settlers all blending and sharing their experiences like no other place in the country. Indeed,…
The Amazon rainforest is unmatched when you want to share with your children the vastness, richness and importance of this place for the planet. As the rainforest continues to disappear and the impacts of climate change continue to become evident, we believe our kids must know the relationship between the…
Salvador, capital of the state of Bahia, is located on a peninsula between the Atlantic Ocean and the Bay of All Saints (Baia de Todos os Santos), in northeast Brazil. It has been said that it has the richest cultural diversity in the country. I was born in Bahia, and for a…
San Diego has such a special spot in my heart. There, my roots grew deeply and firmly in this country when so many good things came into my life. It became home. However, my personal experiences are not the only reason I love that city so much. San Diego is…
Our adventure this time took place in the Southwestern United States. Our road trip started in San Diego, traveled through Nevada, Utah, Arizona, and finished in Vail, Colorado. It was winter break, so perhaps not the best time of the year to travel, but we were still willing to explore the…
More and more tourists from around the world are visiting China to learn about its fascinating history and culture, witness the beautiful landscapes, and engage in the urban lifestyle in the metropolitan areas. Planning a trip to China is a rewarding experience itself, but it does come with many challenges. There are…
Hong Kong, the former British colony and now autonomous Chinese territory, is one of the world’s top financial centers, and a famous destination for business travelers from different parts of the world. The city also attracts millions of tourists every year for its charm, great cultural diversity, spectacular scenery, famous cuisine,…
I knew immediately that Shanghai would be different from the places that we had visited in China so far. From our room at the Hotel Indigo Shanghai on the Bund, we had a beautiful view of Pudong, a district with its spectacular skyscrapers, and The Bund, a gorgeous waterfront promenade.…
When I first started planning our trip to China, and searched for places to visit, Zhangjiajie popped out immediately. Just minutes after reading and seeing pictures, I fell in love with this place, and knew I had to add it to our itinerary. When still planning the trip, it was the…
