I'd certainly be lying to you if I claimed that the silly name of this famous lake did not partially influence my decision to visit it on a recent trip through Peru. Don't get me wrong there are many humorously named places in the world. Aside from the really filthy ones that we can't mention...

Those interested in avoiding the crowds on the famous Inca Trail will love the trekking off the beaten path in the Lares Valley. Skip the other backpackers and meet Quechuan-speaking shepherds and local children as you hike high in the Peruvian Andes. The Lares Trek gives you the chance to...

Interested in paying homage to Bavaria's favourite beverage?  Well if you hurry there is still time to get yourself to Oktoberfest in Munich before the festivities conclude on October 4th. We've got some tried, tested and true Oktoberfest advice to ensure your experience runs more smoothly...

Like an irritable leprechaun, Northern Ireland should not be overlooked or written simply because of its size. More than just a one-city destination, Northern Ireland is a compact and manageable destination that offers travellers scenic, historical and cultural treasures much greater than its...

Sure you've heard of the Great Wall of China, the Coliseum in Rome and the Taj Mahal in India.  These are great examples of iconic, captivating sites that make most travellers' "bucket lists." They're unforgettable, awe-inspiring spots force you to marvel at the skill, smarts and...

Like the soaring ship building cranes constructed during the height of The Troubles in the 1970's, or today's Big Wheel, optimism and civic pride are sky high in Northern Ireland's capital and largest city. Some ten years after the peace process began in earnest, a new generation of young...

How safe is safe? Do nightmares of instability or violent political upheaval keep you awake at night? Do you shutter at the thought of having your wallet brutally taken from you in a seemingly quiet train station? Do you yearn to travel, but fret over the possibility of a military invasion...

Whether visiting Toronto from out of town, or taking a staycation in your own backyard, there are several "must-see" spots around the city. Sure, you're probably going to go to the CN Tower; I mean how could you miss the darn thing? Of course the newly-renovated Art Gallery of Ontario has been...

It's the most popular pastime in Denmark, and a national obsession.  You can do it on a cold winter's night, or a warm summer's afternoon.  It can be both a noun and a verb, and while you can do it alone, it's usually more enjoyable with your closest friends and family members....

Clean, green, and at times obscene, Denmark's capital Copenhagen certainly ranks amongst the coolest destinations on the planet.  Copenhagen is a cosmopolitan city renowned for its lush parks, liberal attitudes and strong belief in environmentalism. It is a city where modern Scandinavian...