Things to Do in Manama

A Day Trip to Wadi Rum in Jordan

Wadi Rum is famously known for being the setting of the movie, Lawrence of Arabia. Indeed, the three hundred square miles of stunning desert landscape are perfectly suited to the big screen. The...

Island Hopping in Bavaria

Starting southeast of Munich, a good gateway airport (hint: rental cars are usually much cheaper in the city than at the airport), and traveling west by road or rail: 1] Herrenchiemsee Island with...

Auvers-sur-Oise, Vincent van Gogh's Latest Colors

"Auvers is of severe beauty and the countryside is quaint and quaint". So wrote Vincent in a letter to his brother Theo describing his impressions of Auvers-sur-Oise, a small village thirty...

Meghalaya, Abode of Clouds

An Instagram post drew me to this virgin state in India, the video was of a waterfall, pristine and alluring. For a travel addict it's never known what triggers the need to just pack bags and go...

Five Tips for Visiting Dubrovnik, Croatia

Dubrovnik is an incredible Croatian city, but there's so much to explore outside of its medieval walls. If you're staying in Croatia for anything longer than a few days, the nearby village of...

Pearl of the Pacific - Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico

Jumping on a plane for my first adventure in Mexico was a crucial stepping stone in my life and not only was it important and enjoyable, it is also where my love affair of Mexico started and...