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Archive | October, 2013

Albion Hotel Miami Review

Location of the Albion South Beach hotel: Situated in the core of South Beach’s Art Deco Street, adjoining the stylish Lincoln Road and just four blocks away from Miami Beach Convention Center and Fillmore Theater, Albion South Beach Hotel is an architectural work of art which was erected in 1939 and was recently renovated in […]

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So You Want to Teach Abroad?

You might have read a few articles recently from me that addressed getting away and working and living abroad. I wanted to take the opportunity to talk about teaching abroad in a foreign country a bit more in depth. This is what first got me started traveling the world, and I am thankful for the […]

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Holy Week 2014: A Time for Reflection and Renewal

The observance of the Holy Week is part of the Christian celebration of the Lenten season. Traditionally, Lent lasts for forty days, coinciding with the time Jesus spent fasting in the desert. This cycle, however, is calculated differently depending on the Christian denomination. The Holy Week is the last week of Lent, and the week […]

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Boun That Luang 2013: Laos’ Festival of the Golden Stupa

The Golden Stupa found at the capital, Vientiane, contains the hair and bosom bone of Buddha. Otherwise known as “Pha That Luang” (the Grand Stupa), the Golden Stupa, constructed in 1566 and renovated many times over, is the symbol of the Lao nation as it reflects the country’s devotion to Theravada Buddhism. On any regular […]

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Enjoy Your Freedom to Roam with Thailand Road Trip

It is boring to be a tourist when you are always visiting the same spots that every tourist visits. How much more fun a vacation would be if you could plan your itinerary and take off. There would be so much to see and do that tourists normally wouldn’t do. If you are in Thailand, […]

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Celebration at the End of Fasting: Hari Raya Puasa 2014

Hari Raya Puasa is the Malay equivalent of Eid al Fitr, a major Islamic festival held at the end of the dawn-to-sunset fasting month of Ramadan. Hari Raya means “a day of celebration” and “puasa” means “fasting.” It is celebrated in Indonesia, another Muslim-majority country, as Lebaran. Although Muslims are not as populous in Singapore […]

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Everything You Wanted to Know While Traveling to Germany

The Birthplace of the Oktoberfest and the largest country in Central Europe, Germany is rich in culture and is a popular tourist destination. Germany engulfs many popular cities which are of great interest to travelers. The country is full of charming and unique destinations where there is abundant to see and do. It is best […]

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So You Want To Get Away?

You’re ready to get away. You want to travel. You have only one problem. You don’t know how you will up hold yourself while traveling without saving tons of money first. While you’re going to have to work on that money situation, here are a few ideas to get the ball rolling on how you […]

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