Author: Irene

  • 8 of the Best French Pastries

    8 of the Best French Pastries

    It goes without saying that France is renowned for its gastronomic food! For instance, it’s not unusual to come across tourists in the streets, on the terrace of a bakery-pastry shop or a café, enjoying a delicious French pastry. Here are some yummy French pastries that you should try! 1) Profiteroles A variation of a…

  • A Closer Look at Akihabara – Japan’s Otaku Heaven

    A Closer Look at Akihabara – Japan’s Otaku Heaven

    Located in Tokyo, Akihabara is considered a prime destination for otaku (anime culture enthusiasts) and casual tourists alike. Known also by its nicknames “Akiba” and “Electric Town,” Akihabara is a truly unique district with an atmosphere and character all its own, beloved throughout the world for its large selection of electronics, games, and anime-related culture.…

  • Whip-Smart Strategies to Get the Most Bliss Out of Your Precious Vacation Days

    Whip-Smart Strategies to Get the Most Bliss Out of Your Precious Vacation Days

    The holidays are pretty awesome already. But as psychological researchers learn more about how the human brain works, we’re discovering how to increase the pleasure factor and why it should be increased. Here are some smart strategies to make the most of your precious vacation days, and come back without needing a vacation. Planning May…

  • The Basics of Laser Tag

    The Basics of Laser Tag

    Laser Tag is a shooting game like paintball and airsoft. The biggest difference between Laser Tag and other sports, however, is that Laser Tag is safe and clean. You’ll never have to wear safety equipment because players don’t shoot pellets or paint balls. Instead, Laser Tag uses completely safe light beams that will never hurt…

  • 5 Nature Trips for The Next Time You Travel

    5 Nature Trips for The Next Time You Travel

    Everyone dreams of holidays where all they can do is relax and sip on a chilled mojito. It is known that spending time in nature has a lot of effects, such as improve your brain function, reduce stress, keep you fit, give you a thrill and help protect threatened landscapes and wildlife. So if you…

  • Backpacking Tips to The Mountains

    Backpacking Tips to The Mountains

    A little beyond the busy trails and tourist destinations exists a rather immersive experience; something you can only experience once you ditch the cliched travel agencies, car camping trips and day hikes. Yes, you got it right, backpacking is the real deal. It doesn’t matter if you’re planning to enjoy the gap year after school…

  • Exploring the German Foods

    Exploring the German Foods

    When people think of holidays and good food going together, they tend to think of places like Paris (or France in general), London, Italy, Spain, or simply a setting by the sea in a warm Mediterranean country eating fresh seafood. To experience a vacation with good food, we would most certainly recommend a trip to…

  • Amazing Forests From Around the World

    Amazing Forests From Around the World

    Being a nemophilist, I would always look forward to spending my time in the forest surrounded by the calmness and soothing silence that would send me into a sense of happiness. There are a few earthly experiences that are as soothing as standing in the middle of a beautiful forest and admiring the trees towering…

  • How do you pick a vacation destination?

    How do you pick a vacation destination?

    Going on vacation is an exciting part of modern-day lives, and many households will spend on average 10% of their income on this leisure activity. But with our limited time off work being so precious, and so many places to consider when choosing where to go, how do you pick the right vacation destination?It is…

  • Wonderful Beaches of the Californian Coasts

    Wonderful Beaches of the Californian Coasts

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    Of all places I have traveled to the best for me has always been the beaches, the sound of waves crashing on the shore, the sound of the sea breeze and the unlimited glimpses of the sun. Be it sunrise or sunset, the beach is the best place to visit when traveling to any country.…