Travel and Leisure

Camping at Chitkul: Last Himalayan Hamlet Near the Indo-Chinese Border

The mystic and the majestic Himalayas have been carryings millions of myths, stories, and legends in its heart. For instance, the Kinnaur region of Himachal Pradesh used to be known as the land between earth and heaven. The people of this village used to be known as Kinnaras, who were believed to be Read More

My Visit to Enchanted Lake Como in Lombardy, Italy

Today the air in Lecco is so light, with a fragrant scent of lakeside Alps. The rainbow comes alive after a gentle rain… The sun is shining, illuminating my thoughtful face, generating a tender smile in my eyes. I am sitting in a café admiring the view to the Lake Como. A slice of Read More

The Birds of Yosemite

The songs of the Yosemite winds and waterfalls are delightfully enriched with bird song, especially in the nesting time of spring and early summer. The most familiar and best known of all is the common robin, who may be seen every day, hopping about briskly on the meadows and uttering his cheery, en Read More

Top 10 Strikingly Cool Buildings and Architecture in Dubai

Meet any person returning from Dubai and you will hear raving accounts of their wonderful and fascinating trip to this metropolis in the United Arab Emirates. So, what is it that makes Dubai a favorite of travelers? While it most certainly would not be one singular genre of attraction, Dubai particu Read More

Lake District National Park and Its Beautiful Natural Features

Lake District National Park is spread across the vast majority of England's Lake District, and is the country's most frequented national park. The park is unique in that much of the ecology of the area has been affected by human presence. Lake District National Park contains farmland, commer Read More

History, Patience, and Understanding: An American Travel Story of Growth

For three years, my wife and I have lived abroad in Portugal. This time of temporary immigration has led to meeting people of many different cultures and has provided delightful experiences. Recently, I had another learning encounter that teaches all of us a beautiful lesson. I went into a ca Read More