I was on a tour of Tibet when the bus suddenly pulled over to the side of the road so we could relieve ourselves. Amidst the tundra nothingness was an odd structure: a wooden platform 10 feet high with a ladder and topped with a half-wall.
How often do you come across an island you can have all to yourself for less than a hundred dollars a night? Isn’t that everyone’s dream, to own their own island?
Before stand up paddleboarding became popular, the riverboat lunch cruise was basically the only way tourists could enjoy the Loboc River. It takes you up and down the river in a floating restaurant that serves mediocre lunch and bad karaoke.
Bohol has many interesting attractions, but they’re scattered throughout the island so getting to them on public transportation takes time and planning. Which is probably why this Countryside Tour has become an essential activity to first-time travelers to Bohol. It makes it easy.
Like a jolt of caffeine, it reminded us why we had gotten up so damn early to begin with. It reminded us that we were here to see dolphins. And that was something to get really excited about.
Tthe idea of sustainable agriculture is appealing to more and more people these days which is why places like Bohol Bee Farm are becoming so in vogue.
Saving the best for last. This was to be our last meal in Bohol so I made the reservation several days in advance to make sure we got a table. They gave us the best one, right on the beach with an unobstructed view of the sunset.
An interesting mix of old and new, you could be admiring the latest fashion trends at H&M and turn around to spot a heritage tram riding by. It creates an intriguing atmosphere that looks traditional but feels modern.
Sultanahmet is the heart of historic Istanbul and is home to many of its top tourist sites. With so many important sites to visit here, it can be hard to squeeze everything in with a limited amount of time.
The court of the Ottoman Empire from the 15th to the 19th centuries, Topkapi Palace is the second most visited tourist destination in Istanbul, behind only Ayasofya.