Visiting two countries in one day is doable if you’re combining your visit to Brussels with Luxembourg. Both cities are only 139 miles apart, and it takes about a 2.5-hour drive (depending on traffic in Brussels), that is, if you don’t plan to stop along the way. Brussels, the capital of Belgium and the center of the European Union, is well connected ... [Read more]
Statistics show that the annual cruise industry revenue is $37.8 billion for the US economy. In 2010, 10.2 million cruise passengers originated from North America with an average length of cruise of 7.2 days. Of the millions that were surveyed, 43% preferred to cruise in the Caribbean compared to Alaska, Mexico, Europe, Bermuda and Mediterranean. (Source: ... [Read more]
The clock is ticking and the world is watching Rio de Janeiro as it gets ready for World Cup 2014 and Olympics 2016. Known as ‘one of the most beautiful cities in the world’, a Rio de Janeiro is four hours and 57 minute drive from Sao Paulo, the largest city in Brazil and eight hours 50 minutes flight from Miami USA. Rio de Janeiro is the most ... [Read more]
Things happen after dark in New Orleans. Think night events in art galleries, non-stop partying on Bourbon Street, and lively dinner jazz cruises on the Mississippi River - and even at the cemeteries. Bob Dylan wrote: The ghosts race towards the light, you can almost hear the heavy breathing spirits, all determined to get somewhere…Around any corner, ... [Read more]
Boston is an ideal destination for history buffs, outdoor enthusiasts, foodies and anyone who likes to do things their own way. The city has over 150,000 students in institutions of higher learning and is home to the first university in the United States – Harvard. Among the many firsts in America, there are five major things that made their inceptions ... [Read more]
