Don’t you want to get away from everything sometimes, in an escape-worthy world of your own with your loved ones? Imagine a luxury yacht ride in a hypnotic sunset backdrop. How about a desert or beach islands where there isn’t a single soul in sight? If you fancy being marooned on a remote island, a la characters they show...

While most people believe that dangers in a beach come only in the form of sharks and other monstrous sea creatures, there are other reasons too for deeming a beach dangerous. For instance, a blue shark’s presence created a huge furore in Magaluf recently. Visitors were seen dashing for the nearest shore when in reality there have been only 4...

Trains are probably the most relaxing and scenic modes of transport that offer passengers a laidback journey replete with lovely scenic views. Fortunately, many of the world’s most photogenic destinations have trains plying through them, sometimes for hours and at times for more than a week. The cost may vary from that of a theme park entrance ticket to...

The Royal Cruising Society has several thousand members who are very serious about the pursuit of cruising. They have a six star system in place for rating all cruises. At present only three cruises have earned the coveted six stars. What is the criteria for being a six star cruises? Cabins, service and food served on board. These cruises are...

  Well you don’t blame you for feeling all moony eyed and love struck. It is the Valentine’s month, when the world loves being loved. What better excuse to head to some of the planet’s most romantic and exotic hideaways? How about taking a trip to faraway places with your loved one in pristine, undisturbed environments that exude nothing but...

David Wood rightly said about college being the best time of your life. In his own words, “When else will your parents spend thousands of dollars per annum for you to go to an unknown town and end up drunk each night?” Now that’s hilarious. Moving away from the lighter vein, here’s looking at 15 of the planet’s most expensive...

From swanky private castles to homes that resemble a large airport to swish underground residences, there is just no stopping people from creating larger than life homes that defy anything you’ve read and watched in fiction. These incredible and jaw dropping gorgeous private mansions of the rich and famous are guaranteed to blow your mind get you thinking about the...

What were once considered nondescript, boring places have now transformed into artistic and heritage hubs for culture vultures. From robots playing the piano to fine artworks to dinosaur skeletons, you can witness a plethora of eras at these popular museums. These are the 15 most frequented museums on the planet according to a Themed Entertainment Association report. Let’s go...

Ozone, Hong Kong   Located atop the swish Ritz Carlton on level 118, Ozone offers hypnotically beautiful views of downtown Hong Kong and Kowloon. It is the planet’s highest bar at 1,608 over sea level. Watch the glistening reflection of the city’s skyscrapers in the water at sundown. Three Sixty, St Louis, Missouri Towering over the famous Busch Stadium, this stunning St....

Marble Caves, Chile The otherworldly looking blue hued Marble Caves nestled in Chile are inscribed into a marble peninsula on a picturesque glacier lake running through the Argentinean-Chilean border. The caves are said to have been a consequence of 6,000 years of water erosion. Chocolate Hills, Philippines This ethereal place feels straight out of children’s storybook with a name to match. What...

Chicago, Illinois Bon Appetit has named Chicago as the Restaurant city of the year. Now that’s a huge reason enough to visit the city (who can resist the iconic deep dish pizzas and viral going burgers) for food buffs. Nutella’s first café opened here. Plus, there are breweries, comedy clubs, large parks, museums and music fests. Avoid going during biting...

Byblos, Lebanon  The first inhabitants to settle in Byblos arrived here way back in 5,000 BC. Byblos is a name given to the by the Greeks, when they were involved in a papyrus trade with it. Predictably, the word Bible has been coined from Byblos, and some of this fascinating ancient city’s most prominent things to see include the erstwhile...

Here is the ultimate list of Tripadvisor’s top world hotels in no particular order.  1. Viroth’s Hotel, Siem Reap, Cambodia Nestled smack in the middle of the touristy Wat Bo region, the property features 50’s style interiors, together with lush green premises and spectacular vertical gardens. There are 35 rooms, a charming 20-meter swimming pool, well-appointed spa, gymnasium, air-conditioned dining spaces...

Barcelona, Spain Locals are absolutely clear about their dislike for tourists and tourism related activities that have converted the city into a crowded, sightseeing hub. Other than a few violent protests against tourism some time ago, many city attraction now have brand new rules for tourists to combat nefarious tourist activities. The La Boqueria market does not allow tourist groups with...

Each year Skytrax compiles a list of the world’s best economy class airlines that offer a wonderful overall flying experience to passengers. Though first class and business class hogs a lot of attention owing to its flamboyance, economy class is what really matters to a majority of consumers who are looking for cost effective transport options. This is where a...