Travel

Fake Alcohol Could Be the Silent Killer in Dominican Republic Vacation Deaths

At least 36 Americans have died while on vacation in the Dominican Republic since January 2018. The latest victim, Susan Simoneaux from Louisiana, died a week after returning from her honeymoon. Although Dominican Republic officials have been trying to downplay the incidents as a series of unrelated deaths, many experts believe that fake alcohol might ...

Jack Roberts

The Dominican Republic.

Mercer Rankings: Asia Tops List of Expensive Cities for Expats

Consulting firm Mercer has released its 2019 Cost of Living City Ranking report that is often used by multinational corporations to determine allowances to expat workers. The 25th edition of the Mercer report ranked 209 destinations across five continents, with Asia claiming 8 of the top 10 spots for most expensive cities in the world. ...

Armin Auctor

Hong Kong is the most expensive city.

Beware When Traveling to China: Authorities Hacking Tourists’ Phones

The fact that Communist China has a high-tech surveillance system that constantly keeps watch over its citizens 24/7 is well known. However, several media outlets are now reporting that this surveillance extends to visitors as well, with authorities hacking their phones. Visitors under surveillance through hacking phones Tourists to China’s border regions like Xinjiang are ...

Max Lu

A street in Xinjiang.

Temples, Churches, and Other Architecture Inspired by the Divine

In all cultures, the most beautiful architecture tends to be religious structures, whether temples, mosques, or churches. It seems as if people are unconsciously driven to dedicate the best of their artistic efforts to the divine. Top 5 most stunning religious architecture from around the world 1. Wat Rong Khun: Thailand Popularly known as the ...

Raven Montmorency

Thailand's White Temple.

A Unique Suspension Bridge Park

Comprised of an awesome suspension bridge, seven suspended footbridges through the evergreens, a stunning cliff walk, and other interesting attractions, Capilano Suspension Bridge Park is a magnificent private park located in the District of North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Please watch the following video of Capilano Suspension Bridge Park: With several First Nations totem poles ...

Billy Shyu

The Capilano Suspension Bridge.

The Magnificent Whistler in Vancouver

Whistler (惠斯勒) is located in British Columbia, Canada, approximately 125 kilometers (76 miles) north of Vancouver. It is easily accessible by driving about two hours along the picturesque Sea-to-Sky Highway (海天公路) (British Columbia Highway 99) from Vancouver. Known as North America’s largest and most popular ski resort, Whistler has about 8,000 acres of skiable terrain, three glaciers, ...

Billy Shyu

Whistler Village.

The Most Beautiful Gardens in the World: The Butchart Gardens

Attracting over 1 million visitors each year, the Butchart Gardens (布查特花園或寶翠花園) is a world-renowned attraction on British Columbia’s Vancouver Island, Canada. Designated by the Canadian government as a National Historic Site of Canada, Butchart Gardens is always teeming with a wide variety of beautiful lush greenery and colorful blooms. Spanning an area of 22.3 hectares (55 ...

Billy Shyu

The Butchart Gardens.

6 Safest Countries in the World That You Can Visit

If you’re a traveler who’s looking for a safe country to travel to, it’s worth taking a look at Global Finance magazine’s 2019 list of 10 safest countries. Things to see, food to eat, arts to appreciate, and cultures to experience — these are the main reasons why people visit a certain country. While these ...

Armin Auctor

City on river with cloudy sky.

The Magnificent 2019 Canadian Tulip Festival

Accepted as one of Ottawa’s most important festivals, the 2019 Canadian Tulip Festival was held from May 10 to 20 at the Commissioners Park on the shores of Dows Lake and along the picturesque Dows Lake section of Rideau Canal, which is registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Canadian Tulip Festival is the ...

Billy Shyu

The Canadian Tulip Festival.