Have you ever travelled and visited a place that looked very familiar but you know this is your first time being there? Your head tilts to the side, lines form on your forehead as your eyebrows scrunch together and eyes squint in confusion. You recognize certain buildings, statues and streets but don’t understand how you know them, and it takes a few minutes for the reason to sink in. It’s definitely not déjà vu. It’s probably because you’ve watched classic blockbuster movies and you’re most likely standing in the same spot where the two leads reunited and passionately kissed, or where an epic battle of hero and villain took place or a car chase scene between cops and robbers. Moments in popular and classic movies stick with us because they were incredibly heart-warming or because “that was a totally sick action... MORE
For the most part, I think that the world is making a bit of a shift, and that people are all trying to live a little bit greener these days. I am also a big believer in the wonders of a good education. Couple those two beliefs and it’d be safe to say that travelling to take some pointers from what is arguably one of the greenest countries on the planet – Copenhagen, Denmark – is a wonderful idea. According to a study conducted by Siemens... MORE
As I’m blasted by yet another gust of frigid air, I can’t help but think longingly of my Christmas vacation: the warm sun, the sand… the cacti? This winter I gave up the beach in favour of a trip to the Arizona desert, and as a recent Florida-convert, I encourage you to try the same. Scottsdale, Arizona offers the best designer shopping, art galleries, dining and luxury accommodation in the Valley of the Sun. Interspersed among the breathtaking scenery, perfectly maintained golf courses beckon and trails up the mountains hint at hikes for the more adventurous. As a professional’s playground, Scottsdale caters to every vacationer. The golfers, the naturalists, the spa-goers and the shoppers are all provided for. ... MORE
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