Travel and Leisure

Why San Francisco is the Best City in the USA

San Francisco, California is a city with deep historical roots embedded at the core. After the Great Earthquake that hit San Francisco in 1906, and the fires had raged like a fury afterward, the landscape of San Francisco had been forever changed. Nearly three quarters of the city had laid in ruins, Read More

Greece (Athens and Santorini) Places to Visit and Things to Do

Greece is a mosaic of culture, history, and breathtaking landscapes. Pearly white sandy beaches, beautiful sunsets, blue-domed churches perched on cliffs, colored buildings with adorned bougainvillea, and dormant volcanoes are just but a few of its striking characteristics. One of the most Read More

Shimla: Favorite Tourist Destination of Himachal Pradesh

The diesel locomotives of narrow-gauge Kalka-Shimla Railway takes its passengers to the capital of the Himachal Pradesh, to the charming town named Shimla. The term ‘Shimla’ brings the smell of the fresh Himalayan mountains, the sight of amazing British architecture. The introductio 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

Moscow Points of Interest and the Beginning of My Story

Where do the stories of one’s life usually begin? From one’s native town or the place where you were born? For some people, those are the same places, while for others they are two different places, two completely diverse stories. While I am originally Armenian and spent most of my li 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