Category: Travel blog

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when we talk about “tourism” and “Russia”? Exactly! Moscow, the Kremlin, the Red Square, Moscow subways, St. Petersburg, the Imperial Palace, the Imperial Square. In many of them, the walk will be over because they don’t imagine for a second that there can exist another Russia. Contemporary…

The airport lounge has often been a feature of air travel reserved for the first class and business class fliers. I’m here to tell you that this is no longer the case. These days I always opt for the airport lounge and it is not for the luxury alone. While that is a positive aspect…

In East Asia, China has many famous landmarks to explore, from man-made structures to natural features. The beloved giant panda, revered as a symbol of good luck, has its own breeding centre, and there is a museum of figures that relate to a Chinese emperor. Great Wall of China The Great Wall of China consists…

If you are planning a day trip or holiday in Britain, why not make it to a location that has been seen on television or in film? We shall explore four such places that have links to film productions. Shrewsbury In 1984, an adaptation of Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol, starring George C. Scott, was…

I have always talked to my friend about my desire to travel, my thirst for exploration, but unfortunately, many of them did not share my passion. I got tired of waiting so I decided to take the plunge myself and start my exploration of the world in Europe and I must say I could not…

America has many iconic cities to visit. This is not an extensive list but will give you an idea of what is on offer in Uncle Sam’s country. Uncle Sam is a nickname linked to Samuel Wilson who supplied beef in barrels to the US army during the war of 1812. New York Also referred…

Mountains are formed from slow yet gigantic movements of the Earth’s crust. The Earth’s crust is the outer layer of the Earth. The crust consists of six large slabs, known as plates, that all fit together. It is when two of these slabs collide with each other that other land is pushed upwards. It is…

When it comes to seeking out historic towns in England, it is necessary to know that just because somewhere has a cathedral, does not mean that it cannot be a town. For instance, Shrewsbury is a town that has a cathedral. After the Church of England was formed, it is thought that the town was…

Whether or not you believe in ghosts, or are perhaps able to see and feel them if you do, it is fascinating to think that people actually stay the night in places that are considered haunted. So, lets us define what a ghost is thought to be. Well, according to folklore, a ghost is the…