You live in one of Europe’s big cities and would love to get away to see some unspoiled nature and exotic wildlife! You want to have a comfortable trip without breaking the bank – no problem: You will fly to Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia, and on to Sarawak province on the island of […]
I love to take road trips – a nice car, good weather, beautiful scenery all make for a special experience. And one of the best road trips is California’s Highway 1 along the rugged coastline from San Francisco to Los Angeles. During my almost 20 years in San Francisco, I’ve driven that road at least
One of my favorite getaways from San Francisco is Monterey – from the beautiful drive on Highway 1 to the fantastic Aquarium, there is a lot to take your mind off after your crazy work week. It’s also a great stop on my favorite road-trip along California’s Highway 1, so I have stayed here numerous
Lake Tahoe, the beautiful blue lake surrounded by mountains, is one of my favorite getaways in Northern California, ever since I fell in love with San Francisco. And while it is very popular in winter with plenty of ski resorts to enjoy the snow, it’s also a fun summer getaway. You can enjoy the beaches along
Singapore was the second most popular Asian city in 2015 with foreign visitors – and it’s easy to see why. It is so easy to visit and get around this English-speaking city that I call it Asia for Beginners. If you are planning a visit for just a day or a few, check out the
Lisbon, Portugal’s capital, is one of the underrated cities of Europe. It rarely makes it into a top anything list and it gets a fraction of the tourists you find in London or Paris. But it has a lot to offer from historic buildings and museums to fairy tale castles and beaches and great food
You live in one of Asia’s big cities and would love to get away to see some unspoiled nature and exotic wildlife! But you only have a week to go and need to watch your budget! No problem, Sarawak in Southern Borneo is easy to reach and easy on your wallet, but offers amazing wildlife in
One of my fondest memories that captured the beauty of the Nature in the North American West are from a visit to Banff National Park and Lake Louise in Canada. The stark mountains, glaciers and crystal clear lakes are captivating sights and make it one of the best nature experiences you can find in North
This week’s Deal Dispatch brings you more red-hot air fare deals from around the world. You can fly from Germany and Austria to Miami or Boston from €244rt, from the US to Johannesburg, South Africa from only $686 and from New York to Manila, Philippines from $527 – those are all very good prices. And if
If you are looking for a destination that allows you to have a experience a beach getaway, nature and history all in one place, Bali in Indonesia is a great place: You can choose from miles of white beaches all around the island, some geared towards party people, some towards romantic getaways. You can also
If you are visiting Luang Prabang, you won’t be able to avoid seeing and hearing about visits to the Tat Kuang Si waterfalls – and you shouldn’t: It’s a beautiful sight to see, combined with the opportunity to hike through the forest and take a cool dip in the ponds at the different levels of
One of the most popular tourist attractions around Luang Prabang, Laos, are the Pak Ou Caves – and for a good reason: You embark on a leisurely boat trip along the meandering Mekong river, visit caves that are hundreds of years old and filled with thousands of buddha statues and enjoy lunch with great river