The Opinionated Travelogue of a Photo Maniac
Towering over the waterfront of Kungsholmen island, Stockholm City Hall flaunts its redbrick façade and 100-meter tall bell tower topped with three crowns. Stadshuset, or Stockholm City Hall, is most likely the city’s most impressive landmark and one that you will want to visit as soon as you arrive in Stockholm. Although a relatively new building (1908-1909), Stadshuset …
Mingling With the “Nobelity” at Stadshuset, Stockholm’s Grandiose City HallRead More
The quiet town of Strängnäs may not be on the list of famous Swedish destinations, but its idilic location on the shores of Lake Mälaren make it a very attractive place to visit. Strängnäs is one of Sweden’s oldest towns. The town dates back to the Middle Ages, when it was a church administrative center.
Guide to Visiting Strängnäs – Sweden Off the Beaten PathRead More
There is a good reason why Riga is becoming an increasingly popular destination lately: so much to see, so many things to do. Since 1991, when Latvia regained its independence, Riga has flourished like no other city in the Baltic region. The vibrant and cosmopolitan city that that you see today has little to no resemblance to Latvia’s …
Up in the Baltic region, on the banks of the Daugava River, lies an undiscovered treasure: Riga, Latvia’s long-enduring capital. Riga’s Old Town is one of the best-preserved and most charming historic centers in Europe. But that hasn’t always been like that.
Riga Old Town – What to Visit in Latvia’s Epic CapitalRead More
Celebrities, beaches, wine, red tiles and beautiful gardens are just some of the things that made the relaxed town of Santa Barbara famous. Most visitors to the city spend their time at the beach or near the fancy boutiques along State Street, which is also home to some of the fanciest Airbnbs in Santa Barbara. But there are …
Located along the coast of Southern California, approximately 30 miles west of the Los Angeles city limits, Oxnard is fast becoming a popular destination for people who enjoy California beach vacations.
4 Things to Do in Oxnard, California, That Are Not Just BeachesRead More
I can’t remember a specific point in time when my love for animals began, but I remember that a trip to the zoo made the best outing for me as a kid. I even enjoyed the smell that surrounded the animal cages (not particularly clean and well kept in our town).
Family Fun in Palm Desert: The Living Desert Zoo & GardensRead More
Getting to Paso Robles by Train ‘Is this the train for San Luis Obispo?’ ‘Yes ma’am’, the conductor replied. So I grabbed my suitcase and rushed towards the front railcar. Anticipation always plays an important part in my travels. But I was feeling no excitement or anticipation that morning when I boarded the train for my Paso Robles media tour. As …
If this is your first time in Las Vegas you are probably very excited about your visit. I’m sure you must have heard a lot about this glitzy oasis in the dry desert of southern Nevada. Las Vegas is the epitome of luxury, decadence and extremes. Depending on how you look at it, Las Vegas may be this glitzy, glamorous and mesmerizing …
Deconstructing Las Vegas – a First Time Visitor’s GuideRead More
