The name of Malaysia’s capital and largest city translates to “muddy confluence”, though the city today is instead a confluence of old and new cultures, of Buddhism and Islam, and of many global languages. From the spectacular urban spires of Kuala Lumpur’s Petronas twin towers to huge shopping centers like…
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23 Top Attractions & Things to Do in Cologne
Anyone who’s ever wondered where cologne came from need not worry any more. This type of fragrance is named after Cologne, the German city where it was invented. Germany’s fourth largest city with 1 million residents, was heavily bombed during World War II. As a result, Cologne is a quite…
23 Top Attractions & Things to Do in Sao Paulo
As it is the largest metropolis in the Americas, Sao Paulo offers an intense cultural experience. Tropical plants, charismatic people, and lively, bright colors, sounds and scents surround every traveler here, from the moment they step from the plane. A concrete jungle punctuated by picturesque parks, the sprawling Sampa is…
18 Top Attractions & Things to do in Monaco
Monaco may be the world’s second tiniest country (the Vatican is the smallest), but that doesn’t stop it from being a great place to visit. It’s a principality that has been ruled by the Grimaldi family since the 13th century. Defined by its azure Mediterranean coastline, Monaco is famous for…
20 Top Tourist Attractions in Munich
Munich is a glorious city that shrugs off the coldness and sternness of buildings that are so prevalent elsewhere in Germany. Sure, it has a few of these buildings, but in the old city visitors will find attractive historic buildings and monuments. Munich has a good public transportation system (bus…
7 Best Day Trips from Bangkok
Bangkok is well known as the gateway to Southeast Asia. This city has a number of exotic sights, smells, and tastes that will excite those new to this corner of the planet, and enough creature comforts to make them feel pampered as well. Though many use Bangkok as a jumping-off…
10 Best Places to Visit in the Philippines
The Philippines is an island nation located in the Western Pacific. The region boasts one of the world’s longest combined coastlines due to the nation’s seven thousand tropical islands. These islands have beautiful coral reefs and spectacular diving, wildlife like whale sharks and dugongs, and mountainous tropical rainforests. Filipino people…
10 Most Beautiful Urban Public Parks
When travelers grow weary of navigating an ocean of tall buildings and heavy traffic, it may be time to set sail for the sea of tranquility, an oasis in a concrete jungle. Public parks are just the ticket. Located in the downtown areas of major cities, their greenness is a…
10 Best All-Inclusive Resorts in Cuba
Cuba sits a mere 150 km (90 miles) from the tip of Key West, Florida, but it might as well be a million miles away. Political differences and sanctions have made it a no-no for most Americans, with a few exceptions for charities, churches and journalists. More recently, the laws…
24 Top Attractions & Things to do in Kuala Lumpur
One of the world’s most iconic cities, Kuala Lumpur, is abuzz with action. It’s a sleepless collection of modern skyscrapers, old-time flea markets and a crazy mix of car fumes and smoke from shoebox kitchens. Kuala Lumpur is electric and enticing from the moment you land. Everything you’d expect from…