Travel and Leisure

Nazaré: The Silver Coast's Popular Seaside Destination

The waves are dotted with surfers trying their luck here. Azure skies meet turquoise water, water that dips low before stretching up, taller than skyscrapers: the tallest waves in the world. It’s a surfer’s dream. From the soft sands of the shoreline, onlookers watch the spectacle with b Read More

Portugal's Junta de Freguesia de Dornes

Bordered by the beautiful Zêzere river, Junta de Freguesia de Dornes is home to a traditional Greek-style village that is home to approximately 700 people, giving it that Portuguese small-town charm. One of the peninsula's most famous attributes is its gorgeous beach, if one is brave enoug Read More

Bangkok, Thailand: Facts, Travel, and Points of Interest

Bangkok is the capital city of Thailand as known by foreigners; however, Thailand natives refer to it as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon. This is the shortened version of the longer name. The more extended version has a remarkable 169 characters and is used as a tongue twister. The complete title is Krungthe Read More

Top 10 Castles in Ireland (Best List and Beautiful Photos)

History with a sprinkling of royalty and a generous helping of fantasy - this is what Ireland's castles give to you. These top 10 best, imposing, and charming castles (including the ones in ruins) contribute much to Ireland’s famous tourist attractions. Have fun, live the fantasy life, and Read More

Thimphu, Bhutan: Where the Happiness of Shangri-La Resides

It was a cold morning in February recently when I boarded my flight to Paro to reach the capital of Bhutan, Thimpu, for a four-day visit. While I was booking my trip, I realized that there were not too many flight options available to Paro. Instead, the list of possibilities was restricted to j Read More

Liechtenstein: Princely Moments and Activities in Liechtenstein

“I came into another planet!” It was my first thought when I stepped into the city Schaan in the Principality of Liechtenstein. Being the largest city in Liechtenstein, Schaan is the major point of connection with Switzerland. As the country does not possess an airport and has sc Read More