Peterborough is a city located in the Canadian province of Ontario. This river city is situated in between Toronto and Ottawa, the Canadian capital city. Peterborough is located on the Otonabee River. It is popularly known due to the historic hydraulic lifts found in the city. And this is what pulls tourists to the central…
Versailles is a city located on the western edge of Paris, in Yvelines in the Île-de-France region (France). Versailles is a popular day trip option from Paris for the worldwide renowned site of the Château de Versailles and the gardens of Versailles. You know the premier place of residence for all royalty – that’s the…
Dinant is a small town located in the Namur province of Belgium. Geographically it belongs to the French-speaking region of Wallonia. Dinant makes for an excellent weekend trip away from the hustle-bustle of big cities and skyscrapers. You can also plan a day trip from Brussels to Dinant and experience this European countryside in a…
A major highlight of our Mexico trip was to see Chichen Itza. We were so excited to learn more about its history that we decided to take a guided Chichen Itza tour from Playa del Carmen. As most of you know, Chichen Itza is known for its Mayan Ruins. It is perhaps the largest, most…
The Cuban capital city of Havana requires no introduction. Situated in the Caribbean, Havana is the gate-way to Cuba. With a population of over 2 million (c. 2018) Havana is the cultural, historical and political hub of the country. Truly if you wish to understand Cuba, you have to include Havana in your Cuba travel…
Luxembourg is a small landlocked country, located in western Europe. During our visit to the western European countries of France, Belgium, and the Netherlands, we decided to explore Luxembourg and learned so much about it. We also did a fair bit of research before our trip and we were intrigued by the interesting facts about…
Munich is a German city located in the state of Bavaria. Marienplatz or Mary’s Square is a historic and popular tourist square, located in the heart of Munich in Germany. There are lots of historical monuments, events and traditions that are located in and around Marienplatz. This post will highlight cool things to do in…
The Wachau Valley is located in Austria. It is about an hour away from the capital city of Vienna. This makes Wachau Austria a perfect place for a day trip or a weekend getaway from Vienna. The valley is located between the towns of Krem and Melk in Austria and the beautiful landscape is formed…
Once upon a time, Hauz Khas was part of Siri – a city built by the Delhi Sultanate ruler – Allauddin Khilji. Today it is an affluent southern Delhi neighborhood. This area is definitely a great mix of old and the new. Read about all the places to visit in Hauz Khas and add them…
Qutub Minar is the tallest brick minaret (or tower) in the world. Located in Mehrauli, in India’s capital city of New Delhi. The work on the Qutub Minar was started by Qutb-ud-din Aibak and hence the name of the minar. The construction of the current Minar was completed by his son-in-law Illutmish. This tower was…
The Humayun Tomb is located in Delhi, the capital city of India. The tomb is located in the eastern part of the city. A luxurious monument that reflects the grandeur of the Mughals and is a fine example of their architectural style. This tomb is a UNESCO World heritage site and it definitely is a…