KeepCalmAndWander, Author at KEEP CALM and WANDER

Travel Itinerary: One Day in Avila

May 6, 2018 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Avila is one of the historical jewels of the crown of Spain. Cities around the world are witnesses of many past events, and this medieval town is no exception. It has seen the Moorish and the Christian rule, and both eras have left their footprints on the city in the

England

10 Interesting Facts About the London Eye

May 5, 2018 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Located on the South Bank of River Thames, the London eye was opened in 2000. Since then, it has served as a tourism landmark for the tourists as well as the UK locals. Its design is similar to that of a normal bicycle wheel but that doesn’t remotely mean it

Spain

Catalan Modernism – 5 Interesting Facts About Palau de la Musica Catalana in Barcelona

May 4, 2018 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

A historic concert hall built in 1908, the Palau de la Musica Catalana is a turn-of-the-century piece of modern architecture by Lluis Domenech I Montaner. Its immaculate design, stained glasses, detailed mosaics, and expressive façade are some of the few things that attract tourists from around the world. The building

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City Skyline: Splendid Views of Barcelona From Montjuic Castle

May 3, 2018 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

The views of Barcelona from Montjuic Castle are stunningly marvelous. Situated on the top of the Montjuic hill overlooking Barcelona, Castle Montjuic is the epitome of the resilience of Barcelona against oppression and invasions. Yet, it is also a monument of the victory of Spain over Catalan some 350 years

USA

10 Interesting Facts About the Oculus in New York City

May 2, 2018 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

The Oculus in New York City (or the World Trade Center) serves as a terminal station that is, in turn, served by the Newark WTC and the Hoboken WTC, where the latter serves only on weekends. The station, which is located in the WTC of the Financial District, Manhattan, itself

Philippines

Kamay ni Hesus in Lucban – the Philippines’ Answer to “Christ The Redeemer” in Brazil

May 1, 2018 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Kamay ni Hesus in Lucban or the Hands of Jesus Shrine is a must-see tourist destination located in Quezon province. It is famous for the legends that revolve around the healing church located in the area and also the staircase museum (sort of) of all the important biblical events. Considering the religious

Philippines

View of Taal Volcano from the Unfinished Marcos Mansion

April 30, 2018 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Approximately 90 minutes away from Manila, on the clearing above the subtly mighty Mt. Gonzales, there is an unfinished mansion or a palace that speaks of the cruelty of human extravagance when it reaches its epitome. Called the “Palace in the Sky”, it is hard to believe that the rustic

Sri Lanka

Colombo: What to do and see in Peetah

April 29, 2018 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Here are what to do and see in Peetah, a cultural, religious, and urban neighborhood in Colombo, Sri Lanka. It is also a crowded market that sells everything you could ask for – from kitchen wares to tools and to beauty products. In my first 10 minutes of strolling around,

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka: 8 Things to Do in Kandy

April 28, 2018 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

After Colombo, if any city that totally mesmerized me in Sri Lanka was Kandy. Dotted with interesting places to see here and there, you’d see Buddhist temples and ancient relics that represent its former identity as the capital of the ancient kings of this land. From the Tooth of Buddha

Sri Lanka

Gay-Owned Guesthouse: 5 Reasons Why You Should Stay at Mahasen by Foozoo in Colombo

April 27, 2018 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

One of the perks of traveling is that you get to stay in many hotels/guesthouses and you get to taste incredible local hospitality. Mahasen by Foozoo in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is one of those accommodations I’ve stayed where as soon as you enter the door, you feel like you’re welcome

Italy

This Arena in Verona is Older Than the Colosseum in Rome

April 26, 2018 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Standing in all its grandeur, this Arena in Verona has been around in the city for well over 2000 years. I have been to the Colosseum in Rome and although it is larger, unlike Verona Arena, it does not hold immense history in its folds. That is fact no. 1. When

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka: Top 9 Things to do and see in Colombo

April 25, 2018 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Colombo is an organized chaos. It’s the largest and the capital city of the island country, Sri Lanka. The best way to get around it is by tuktuk – if you don’t mind the heat and the dust. If you do, hiring an Uber is cheap so, your $10 can

Lebanon

Lebanon: 10 Things to See in Beirut

April 24, 2018 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

A popular moniker associated with Beirut truly depicts what it is. Although hit by a civil war for more than 14 years, “The Paris of the Middle East” has still got restaurants and pubs popping out every day, luxury hotels with luxury pools tending to foreigners, and traditional souks flooded

, Middle East

8 Things to do in Kuwait

April 23, 2018 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Sandwiched between Iraq and Saudi Arabia, my experience with Kuwait, a tiny Arab country, is nothing spectacular. That’s mainly because aside from being so expensive, public transport around the city is almost non-existent. Taxis? Duh, they’ll rip you off, especially tourists. Uber and other car sharing business? Nada. It can

Morocco

My Own Walking Tour at the Kasbah in Tangier

April 22, 2018 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

I always thought that the likes of Paris or Venice were the world’s greatest destinations for avid tourists like me. But like other travelers who happen to evolve with time and finally find their nerves agreeing on visiting a relatively cheaper and distant destination, I found my solace in traveling