Six great tips to navigate through Manhattan like a New Yorker
When I first visited New York, I was stumped by its never-ending stream of people, yellow taxis and bright lights. I also found the …
Photo Story: Is Diocletian’s Palace in Split overrated?
While researching on the places to visit in Split, all the guidebooks and websites were waxing lyrical about Diocletian’s Palace. Lonely Planet …
Photo Story: Top sights along the Route E trail of the Plitvice Lakes (Part 2)
In the previous post ‘Photo Story: Top sights along the Route E trail of the Plitvice Lakes (Part 1)‘, I said that …
A duck’s life at the Plitvice Lakes
A duck’s life.. if you’re wondering what’s so special about the life of an ordinary duck, think again. It may not be fair …
Photo Story: Top sights along the Route E trail of the Plitvice Lakes (Part 1)
Taking a short trek through the Plitvice Lakes is not difficult, as mentioned in the introductory post on the Plitvice Lakes. The …
Five things to know about the Plitvice Lakes in Croatia
I’ve had the fortune of visiting several waterfalls in Europe and Asia, but I would say the Plitvice Lakes has to be in …
Why is swimming not allowed in the Plitvice Lakes (and more)
If you’re thinking of going for a dip in one of Plitvice’s pristine lakes, and feel the beating of waterfalls against your …
10 crucial tips on how to swim in the open sea
This post is for all the swimmers out there, whose swimming experiences are limited to that of the pool, or the calm …
Photo Story: 8 great views along the Dubrovnik Old City Walls
According to Wikipedia, the Walls of Dubrovnik are a series of defensive stone walls that have surrounded and protected the citizens of …
10 sights you may have glossed over at the Old City of Dubrovnik
According to Unesco, the Old City of Dubrovnik, as known as the ‘Pearl of the Adriatic’, was an important Mediterranean sea power from …