No matter what damage modern politics and economics inflicts on it, Greece always has this: The icons of civilization, the foundation of culture, and a perpetual hold on western consciousness. I check into my hotel in Athens at 5 pm for a one-night stay and head directly to the landmark that has gripped my imagination…
In London’s Southwark, Play Has Always Been the Thing
Shakespeare’s Globe brings the Bard back to life in a district that for centuries has been a steady home for revelry and entertainment — and some nefariousness — in the British capital.
Vienna Marks Centennial of Gustav Klimt’s Death with Modern Art Extravaganza
A century after it was humbled by war and tragedy, Austria’s capital is alive with art, culture and sophistication. All of which will be on display in 2018, when it celebrates Vienna Modernism, honoring Gustav Klimt and other notable artists.
Lima Will Send You Soaring with Its Surprising Highlights
Peru’s capital amazes with its energy, history, climate and outstanding activities, VacayNetwork.com’s Adrian Brijbassi discovers.
India’s Remote Valleys and Historic Hill Stations a Breath of Fresh Air in the Himalayas
For serious hikers, trekking in the Himalayas is the ultimate walk in the woods. Home to eight of the world’s highest ten peaks, Nepal usually tops the list of their dream destinations. But the kingdom’s most popular trekking routes are becoming increasingly crowded. Savvy backpackers are now opting for the Indian Himalayas, which offer equally…
An Awesome Sighting of Polar Bears in Arctic Canada
A polar bear mother and cub ventured within 100 feet of an Adventure Canada cruise ship during the 2017 expedition of the far north. It was an encounter that thrilled passengers.
Three days in Austin, Texas, a place where music thrives in every corner
Arrive in Austin on a Friday, or a Thursday, or even a Tuesday and it doesn’t take long before you hear music, live music. It pours out of big restaurants which take up a whole block and in tiny storefronts where five is a crowd. Music is the heartbeat of this city, the pulse that…
Magnificent Mont-Saint-Michel beckons you to Normandy
France’s historic fortress in Normandy will draw you near and then dare you to look away, as VacayNetwork.com’s Adrian Brijbassi finds out in this article.
Uruguay’s Maldonado Coast Sweeps You Away With Beaches, Wine and Fun
I arrived in Punta del Este knowing only its reputation as a ritzy beach town where South America’s elite converge from January to March — the summer months for most of the continent — and its proximity to a year-old winery that has been much talked about in the food and wine world. After a…