Travel and Leisure

Siguniang Mountain: a Sacred Place for Tibetans and Paradise for Climbers

I drank hot water from my thermos. First, the hot water could warm my body. Second, my body needed a lot of water at an altitude where I'm not used to living, above 3300 m of the sea level. I was in the valley of Siguniang Mountain, China, one of the sacred places for Tibetan people and a paradi Read More

Portugal's Fragas de São Simão

The character-filled cities of Portugal are great, but sometimes you need a more tranquil and serene scene embraced in crags, mountains streams, and waterfalls. If you desire a place that evokes feelings of a youthful nature adventure, you will want to venture to Fragas de São Simão. F Read More

Ushuaia and Tierra del Fuego: Patagonian Beauty and Dramatic Nature

Argentina’s coastline is full of nature’s most amazing locations. Sprawling cities such as Buenos Aires show the majestic timelessness of this South American nation. But on the southernmost tip of Argentina lies one of the country’s most beautiful natural gems—Tierra del Read More

Nuwara Eliya: The Amazing City of Light in Sri Lanka

The land of Sri-Lanka is defined by the elephants, precious gems, a history and culture dated back several centuries. At the heart of the country lies a small town in the top of the hills, which goes by the name Nuwara Eliya. Apart from being the only hill-station of the country, this city Read More

Madrid and Its Amazing Food, Fun, and Must-See Sights

Bestowed with a vibrant atmosphere throughout the city, Madrid boasts many exciting experiences (food, fun, and attractions) for both its inhabitants and visitors. Besides being in Spain, a country with several other major attractions and cities like Barcelona and Seville, Madrid has alway Read More

The Excellent Cuisine of Portugal

Portugal’s cuisine is excellent. The country is known for delicious seafood. Snacks can be purchased at small stores, taverns, or casual restaurants. Baked red snapper, grilled swordfish or shrimp, and sweet bread codfish cakes are tasty and filling. Other favorites include chick nuts and clam Read More