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Top Things to do in Zurich, Switzerland
…underground extension with a green glass pavilion on top called the Emerald, the Rietberg Museum houses the country’s only collection of African, Asian, and ancient American art. The Rietberg focuses on the arts and cultures of Asia, Africa, the Americas, and Oceania and owns over 20,000 art objects and over 30,000 ethnographic photographs. Public tours of the museum are conducted in German, but visitors can request a private tour in English or French. Adult admission is 14 CFH. FIFA World…
30 Incredible Things to Do in Amsterdam, the Netherlands
…stress. Vondelpark has multiple cafes offering anything from a light snack to a hearty afternoon meal. Stick around into the evening from May to September for theater and live music at the Vondelpark Open Air Theater. National Maritime Museum At one point in the age of colonialism, the Dutch had the biggest naval fleet in the world. Eventually the might of the British navy would surpass them, but not before the Dutch colonized parts of Africa, the Caribbean, South East…
Should You Go to a Hedgehog Cafe? My Experience in Japan
…Unlike the European hedgehogs of my childhood, which were wild, large and covered with darker brown spines, the ones at Harry are African pygmy hedgehogs. That means that outside of Africa, they’re bred to be domesticated, and they’re also smaller with lighter-coloured spines, and an adorable pink snout. I went first, donning my gloves and scooping the active hedgehog from its tank. I held it carefully in my hands and after three minutes of breathlessly letting it walk across my…
Why I’m Now a Carry-On Traveler
…I returned to Portugal, I went full carry-on. I bought the Osprey Farpoint 40l backpack and haven’t looked back. I love this backpack. I took it on a six-week country-hopping adventure around Europe. I took it on a month-long trip across Southern Africa. I took it on my recent road trip in the US. I have a fairly extensive travel adventure coming up in a month’s time; a long-term stint on the road that will take me from snow-capped mountains…
28 Best Things to Do in Porto, Portugal
…35 acres with a number of spacious habitats home to rare species, including snow leopards. You could spend all afternoon roaming from one section to another, from North America, to Africa and onto Asia. Highlights not to be missed, however, are the daily feeding of the resident penguins, educational talks for the young ones and the Asian Lion Tunnel. Ride the Cable Car See it all from above as you travel along the Douro River on the Vila Nova de…
How to Spend Three Days in Dallas, Texas
…animals in a variety of habitats, there is so much to see. The zoo is sectioned up to represent different regions and continents, including the Giants of the Savanna, Wilds of Africa, and the Wildlife Amphitheater. Grab a mix of the zoo and theme park experience thanks to the zoo’s Zero Gravity Thrill Amusement Park with bungee jumps and free-fall experiences. Where to Eat For breakfast on day 3, make your way to Uptown Dallas to dine at the Mercat…
Why I Will Always Travel With an Osprey Backpack
…can find international distributors in Australia, Canada, China, all over Europe, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, South Africa, Malaysia, Thailand, Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. Additionally, I dropped Osprey an email to see if I’d be screwed if my backpack broke in a country without an international distributor. Obviously they operate on a case-by-case basis, but the guy I spoke to said that it’s likely you could…
Top Things to Do in Milan
…iron, and glass arcade is a beautiful building, and houses many upscale shops, restaurants, and cafes. But it’s the building’s artistry that will appeal to you. Look at the glass dome and admire the paintings at the base representing Europe, Asia, Africa, and America. The decorations continue with the beautiful mosaic tiled floors of the gallery, which bear the insignias of four noted northern Italian cities. Turin is represented by a bull. A legend grew that if you spun around…
How to Spend Three Days in Phoenix, Arizona
…the chance to spot animals from Africa and Southeast Asia. Downtown Tempe, Arizona. Kevin Ruck/Shutterstock After a big day exploring life in the desert, refresh and recenter for a night on the town. A great area to go for nightlife while in Phoenix is nearby downtown Tempe. The chic and youthful vibe offers an outstanding balance between a vibrant happening evening and a laid-back Arizona experience. Come here for a great selection of craft breweries, including Fate Brewing and Four…
How to Spend Three Days in Los Angeles: A 2023 Itinerary
…this way you can pick and choose your destinations and make the most of your three days in Los Angeles. Author bio: Kristina Ritchie is a writer who was born in Australia and grew up in Africa. She was educated at Western Connecticut State University before finding her home in Southern California. She writes creatively on a variety of topics including holistic lifestyle, travel, and adventure writing. Having visited 15 countries and 48 states, along with thousands of miles on…
My Favourite Countries After Eight Years of Travel
…I actually cut short my time in the country because I was drained from the constant hassle and aggravation, but I still managed to have some of my very best travel experiences while I was there. There was my first morning in Marrakech — and my absolute delight as I whispered over and over to myself “I’m in Africa!” — taking a tour through the medina and realising that Marrakech was unlike any place I’d ever visited before. It was large, crowded,…
