Dubai is a city, state, and emirate in the United Arab Emirates, a country in the Persian Gulf. The new modern city of Dubai sits on a jut of land in the Arabian Peninsula at a latitude of 25.2048° N and longitude of 55.2708° E. Is Dubai a Country or a City? Dubai, the place …
The Dublin on a Budget Guide is the essential guide to saving money in Ireland’s capital, a city known for being expensive. Tips on saving money on transport, accommodation, food, and entertainment. Here’s the ultimate guide to things to do in Dublin for free, nearly free, and downright reasonably priced. The Budget Guide to Dublin is a …
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The main attraction in Kazbegi (Georgians call the town Stepantsminda) is the mountains. Whether you’re a hiker, walker, or climber, one mountain dominates the agenda: Mt Kazbek. The 5033m giant is a beautiful snow-capped peak in the Caucasus mountain range and is the highest peak in Eastern Georgia. It’s the 3rd highest mountain in the …
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Imagine a place that feels like Eastern Europe with a hint of the Middle East / Central Asia. Where you can stay for a year on a tourist visa. Where you can drink some of the world’s best wine for throwaway prices. A country where food, accommodation, and travel are some of the cheapest in the …
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Argentina sits at the bottom of the world, far from any international flight hub, and embroiled in economic problems that sometimes make visitors nervous. It’s a little bit off the beaten track. But Argentina is not only a fascinating, exciting, and incredibly huge country to visit, it’s also a wonderful country to live in. Argentina …
I used to think of Taipei and Taiwan as an extension of China. In my ignorance (before I visited) I expected an island version of mainland China. There is some truth in this, but that doesn‘t tell the whole story. The Taiwanese people are descendants of Chinese (there are indigenous tribes but I’ll leave that discussion to …
Jordan flies under the “next best travel destination” radar most of the time. The name might be familiar but it’s often heard in the context of Israel or goings on in the middle east. But Jordan is worthy of your attention. This little country in the middle east has a lot to offer in a …
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Queenstown is one of the most popular destinations in New Zealand. It’s also one of best-known adventure destinations in the world. Yep, the bunjy jump was born here in 1988 at the Shotover River’s Kawarau Bridge. And if you didn’t know that Queenstown makes a perfect stunt-double for many Middle Earth locations in Lord Of …
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Looking for a great New Year’s Eve night out in an exciting world location? I’m not presuming that you have the money/time/resources to just pick any location to ring in 2019, but if you can make it to one of these locations, you’ll have a New Year celebration to remember for a long time. The …
I have to admit, I’m not a great photographer. My camera makes my photos look good. Or rather, the camera helps make it look like I know what I’m doing. I spent a year and a half in Bangkok and took some amazing (in my own words) photos. Purely by accident, I assure you. See the …
