6 Unforgettable Places in Chernivtsi, Ukraine
Also called the Little Wien, this elegant town in Ukraine is right across the border from my own hometown. I’ve always been fascinated about its charm and well kept, multicultural backdrop.
5 Beer Varieties You’ve Never Heard Of (And Where to Drink Them)
Allow me to indulge my geekery if you will. As craft breweries continue to push the limits of beer in an effort to impress customers, they look to little known styles from elsewhere in the world to revitalize and call their own. In most cases, they tend to bastardize the original under the creative license of brewing.
5 Swiss Alpine Towns You’ll Love
There’s nothing like that feeling of finding yourself in a small town, surrounded by the Alps, with picturesque views, spectacular sights and flower-lined paths! No, it can’t be described with words, but you can at least imagine what I’m talking about.
Watch Your Step: A Guide to Walking the Famous Wales Coast Path
While studying abroad a few years ago, I had the opportunity to go with the International Students Club’s coordinator (Tony), his wife, and another international student to Wales for a lively four-day walking adventure. I had been in love with Wales since I was fifteen and found The Welsh Fairy Book in my local library, so of course I jumped on the opportunity!
11 Foods You Must Eat in Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Malaya Cuisine, as the locals call it, is much like the city of Cape Town itself – a melting pot of flavors with influences from Malaysia, England, France, and the Netherlands. Each dish, of course, has an African twist that creates a cuisine that is truly unique.
8 Tips for Exploring Angkor Wat
The Angkor Wat complex is a celebrated UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the largest religious monument in the world. It was first built as a Hindu temple during the Khmer Empire, but was gradually repurposed as a Buddhist temple at the end of the 12th century.
7 Fairytale Places in Copenhagen
Once upon a time, there was a traveler getting ready for the next journey. A special one, filled with fairytale places. The plane ticket displayed the upcoming destination, a Scandinavian one: Copenhagen, Denmark.
Yin and Yang in the Wrong Country: Visiting Thailand’s White Temple and Black House
In all likelihood, travelers coming from the “western world” don’t have to spend much time in Asia to realize that most of their preconceived notions and perceived stereotypes are pretty far off from the reality of this side of the globe. Every once and a while, however, a piece of the local culture fits perfectly in to our overly generalized idea of a country’s ethos.
7 Best European Cities for Beer
While our summer navigating the hostels of Europe may lay recessed in our memories, those European cities are still brewing world-class beers steeped in a history much richer than our decade old boom. In fact, many of our own craft breweries make pilgrimages to Europe to learn from centuries old traditions.
15 Jaw-Dropping Castles in Bavaria
You’ve arrived in a land that’s ready to amaze you with its beauty, history and one of a kind atmosphere. I won’t tell you much; I’ll let you discover it by yourself. I’ll only mention that Bavarian castles are featured in several movies and inspired many of Disneyland’s iconic buildings.