Travel Tips Archive

  • Tallest Building in the World, Burj Khalifa, Dubai, UAE On a recent visa run to Dubai from Oman, the one thing I craved was a visit to the Burj Khalifa, I mean, it is the tallest building in the world after all. And that’s bucket list material. The sad bit...

    At the Top of Burj Khalifa — The Tallest Building in the World

    Tallest Building in the World, Burj Khalifa, Dubai, UAE On a recent visa run to Dubai from Oman, the one thing I craved was a visit to the Burj Khalifa, I mean, it is the tallest building in the world after all. And that’s bucket list material. The sad bit...

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  • Unique, Unusual, and Offbeat Things to Do in Sydney For many people, a vacation to Sydney, Australia is one that is very high on the bucket list. It’s one of the greatest cities in the world, but its location makes it a place that isn’t all that easy to get...

    5 Quirky Things to Do in Sydney, Australia

    Unique, Unusual, and Offbeat Things to Do in Sydney For many people, a vacation to Sydney, Australia is one that is very high on the bucket list. It’s one of the greatest cities in the world, but its location makes it a place that isn’t all that easy to get...

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  • Nizwa Fort, Nizwa, Oman The fort in Nizwa, Oman is an imposing structure – circular gunnery, expansive courtyards, ominous murder holes. Wait now. Murder holes? I had never heard of the term before, so being the nosey Parker that I am, I had to investigate. And besides, if I was...

    Welcome to the Murder Hole: Oman’s Nizwa Fort

    Nizwa Fort, Nizwa, Oman The fort in Nizwa, Oman is an imposing structure – circular gunnery, expansive courtyards, ominous murder holes. Wait now. Murder holes? I had never heard of the term before, so being the nosey Parker that I am, I had to investigate. And besides, if I was...

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  • Hmmm…back alley, brick wall, chalk sign that reads “Museum of Minis, Dolls, and Toys?” This has got to be good. It’s either a creepy old dude who has yet to discover the predatory possibilities of the internet, or a creepy old lady smelling vaguely (or explicitly) of cat pee. Either...

    The Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys

    Hmmm…back alley, brick wall, chalk sign that reads “Museum of Minis, Dolls, and Toys?” This has got to be good. It’s either a creepy old dude who has yet to discover the predatory possibilities of the internet, or a creepy old lady smelling vaguely (or explicitly) of cat pee. Either...

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  • Quick question for you – just how many photos do you have on that computer of yours? Be honest. Are you going to leave them on that hard drive forever? While digital cameras are great since you can take literally thousands of photos without ever having to wait to get...

    What To Do with Your Travel Photos

    Quick question for you – just how many photos do you have on that computer of yours? Be honest. Are you going to leave them on that hard drive forever? While digital cameras are great since you can take literally thousands of photos without ever having to wait to get...

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  • Okay, I have a confession to make –  I’m a cheapskate. A frugal fiend. A spinster. (Can guys even be called spinsters?) If there was such a thing as extreme couponing for travelling, I would be a one-man dynamo. The thing is, there isn’t. So most of the time, I’m...

    Review: Last Minute Deals with Air Canada Vacations

    Okay, I have a confession to make –  I’m a cheapskate. A frugal fiend. A spinster. (Can guys even be called spinsters?) If there was such a thing as extreme couponing for travelling, I would be a one-man dynamo. The thing is, there isn’t. So most of the time, I’m...

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  • Unique, Unusual, & Offbeat Things to Do in Dubai Dubai, part of the United Arab Emirates, is one of the most unique expatriate cities in the globe. Part Las Vegas, part megalopolis; Dubai features record breaking skyscrapers, a brilliant cityscape, and a variety unusual attractions. So what are the top...

    5 Quirky Things To Do in Dubai

    Unique, Unusual, & Offbeat Things to Do in Dubai Dubai, part of the United Arab Emirates, is one of the most unique expatriate cities in the globe. Part Las Vegas, part megalopolis; Dubai features record breaking skyscrapers, a brilliant cityscape, and a variety unusual attractions. So what are the top...

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  • There’s no other place like Hawaii. Surrounded by warm and tranquil waters, fresh and invigorating air, and of course breathtaking panoramic views; it only makes perfect sense to call such a place – paradise. This particular paradise is also known as the birth place of surfing. With an abundance of...

    5 Best Surf Spots in Hawaii

    There’s no other place like Hawaii. Surrounded by warm and tranquil waters, fresh and invigorating air, and of course breathtaking panoramic views; it only makes perfect sense to call such a place – paradise. This particular paradise is also known as the birth place of surfing. With an abundance of...

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  • Unique, Unusual, and Offbeat Things to Do in New York City New York is unlike any other city in the world. It’s big, it’s in your face, and it never ceases to amaze. And one thing is for certain in this legendary “City That Never Sleeps”, there is no shortage...

    5 Quirky Things to Do in New York City

    Unique, Unusual, and Offbeat Things to Do in New York City New York is unlike any other city in the world. It’s big, it’s in your face, and it never ceases to amaze. And one thing is for certain in this legendary “City That Never Sleeps”, there is no shortage...

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  • Offbeat, Unique, and Unusual Things to Do in Berlin There’s no secret that Berlin is a top tourist destination. With 800 years of history, it is blessed with amazing historical attractions. Being a popular destination, there’s a multitude of places to stay and even more to see in this historical...

    5 Quirky Things to Do in Berlin

    Offbeat, Unique, and Unusual Things to Do in Berlin There’s no secret that Berlin is a top tourist destination. With 800 years of history, it is blessed with amazing historical attractions. Being a popular destination, there’s a multitude of places to stay and even more to see in this historical...

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