Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam ~ Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon, has a long and complicated history that mostly has been overshadowed by the Vietnam War with the United States and other countries. It was a very tragic and complex war that badly affected both...
Chicago, Illinois

Chicago, Illinois

Chicago, Illinois ~ With all the bad news we’ve heard lately in the national media about Chicago, you would wonder why someone would want to visit there.  It even was given the nickname, “Chiraq”  comparing it to the war zone in Iraq with all the...
Siem Reap, Cambodia

Siem Reap, Cambodia

Siem Reap, Cambodia ~ After Phuket, my next stop on my tour of Southeast Asia was to Siem Reap, Cambodia to see the temples of Angkor, the most famous tourist attraction in Cambodia. Siem Reap, which is the capital of the country, is a trendy destination with many...
Phuket

Phuket

Phuket ~ Thailand is always a great place to visit with many provinces to explore; one is the island of Phuket: famous for its beaches, high-end resorts, and restaurants. The first time I went to Thailand, I stayed in Bangkok, and it was a pleasant experience despite...
12 Hours In Dubai

12 Hours In Dubai

12 hours in Dubai ~   Dubai, a city in the United Arab Emirates, has been gaining popularity as one of the top listed travel destinations for some years now. It has everyone talking about the city. In fact, Dubai will have a world expo in 2020 to showcase what it...
Italy

Italy

ITALY ~ Last year on my way to Egypt, I had a layover in Rome for about four to six hours. I asked around to see if there were any short tours I could do, but there were none available to get me back in time for my next flight. I said to myself that day,...