Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Notting Hill, British Museum – the list of iconic sights in London goes on and on. So how many days do you need in London to experience all it has to offer? If it’s your first time visiting, I suggest spending at least 5 days in London. That […]
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Two Days in Cologne, Germany
When I visited Cologne for its world-famous Christmas Markets, I was also on the hunt for other fun things to do. Germany’s fourth-largest city did not disappoint. In fact, with its UNESCO-listed Cathedral and over 30 museums, I was rather spoiled for choice. If you are looking to soak up some culture on a city-break […]
Ayutthaya: A Day Trip to the Ancient Thai Capital
An Ayutthaya day trip is a must for any visitor to Bangkok. Ayutthaya was the second capital of Thailand from the 15th to 18th centuries. (Sukhothai was the first – you can read about that ancient city here.) During its heyday, Ayutthaya was one of the world’s most cosmopolitan cities. Sadly it all came crashing […]
Fun Things to Do, See, and Eat in Singapore
Singapore is an incredibly unique destination. Both a city and country, this financial powerhouse sits on a tiny island off the coast of Malaysia. Futuristic skyscrapers tower over traces of a British colonial past. Singapore’s population is a multicultural smorgasbord of Malay, Chinese, Indian, and Eurasian heritages. This robust ethnic diversity has influenced everything from […]
One Fine Day in Verona, Italy
Verona, Italy is perhaps best known as the setting for Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. But there are much more interesting things to do in Verona besides visit Juliet’s House. The ancient city is remarkably well preserved, with many Roman and medieval structures still standing. One day in Verona is enough to explore the major attractions […]