What happens to be the capital and most populous city in Russia, also known for its treasures of history and mega-cold climates? If you’re thinking Moscow, you’ve got it. Most people may come to Russia’s capital with simply a list…
Once you’ve arrived at one of Moscow’s international airports, Shremetyevo (SVO), the first thing that may be on your mind is wanting to jump right onto your bed at your hotel or accommodations. Or maybe you want to dive right…
When you think of Havana, the first thing to come to mind may be the sun, the cigars or Camila Cabello. Not the Beatles. But, believe it or not, there’s a John Lennon Park located in the Vedado district of…
1. Hi Sabine, tell us a bit about yourself! I am originally from Vienna, Austria, and have lived in the Bay Area for about four years now. During the week I work at a tech start-up in Silicon Valley and…
It’s hard to believe that San Francisco, a relatively small Californian city (it’s only 7 miles by 7 miles!), is packed with so much vibrance and distinctive culture that can only be confirmed by one’s own exploration of the coastal…
If you’re anything like I am, you probably thought that French fries were invented by the French, hence the name French fry. When I found out it wasn’t a French creation, I thought it must be an American invention,…
Hi Dieter! Tell us a little bit about yourself. I was born in Oranjemund, Namibia and worked on a diamond mine for Anglo Americans. I then moved to Cape Town in 1984 and worked for a leading construction company that…
With so much to see and do in Cape Town, you could spend a good week or two trying to explore all that this beautiful city has to offer. But what do you do if you’ve only got 24 hours…
After travelling through those flights and layovers, you’ve made it to the legislative capital of South Africa! But now what? Have no fear – Cape Town International Airport lies just 20km away from the main city centre and luckily, there…
Happy 2019 to all our fellow readers and travelers! While we’re all ringing in the new year and celebrating new beginnings (and hopefully more travels), we thought we’d talk about a few cultures around the world whose new year doesn’t…
