A Gorgeous Visit to a Slovenian Arboretum -Volcji Potok.
Exploring thousands of species of plants at an enormous botanical garden in Slovenia.
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Abandoned Amusement Parks in Kuwait
On a walk along the beach, I stumbled upon Kuwait’s last standing and operating amusement park at Kuwait Magic Mall. I walk inside to have a peek.
My Spanish Inscriptions: Barcelona
Storytelling my way through the Capital of Catalonia, Barcelona! It’s all about hip hangouts, art collections and monumental architecture!
My Portuguese Inscriptions: Sintra’s Royalty Retreat
Royal summer places, fairytale castles, and gardens made for romance. This is Sintra, Portugal. Mostly unheard of by travelers. During our stay in Lisbon, we decided to take a day trip to the compelling town of Sintra. In the majesty of this Shakespearean-like town, we were surrounded with romantic Portuguese architecture while making our way through ruins quilted in moss. The air of history and mystery echoed around us. Moreover, what makes it’s history fascinating is that it was purely a retreat for Portuguese royalty in the past! Nestled on top of Sintra Hills is the extravagant Palacio De Pena (Pena Palace). We had our fair share of ascending Portugal’s steep hills, so this time we decided to board a bus to take us to the hill on which one of Sintra’s dreamlike castles is perched. I have sort of an obsession with castles. Maybe it has to do with being a symbol of the Middle Ages, a period of history for which I have a deep fascination. Perhaps it’s the romantic and fairy-tale aspect and …
My Portugal Inscriptions: Lisboa 2018
We explore the historical land of Lisbon, Portugal, known for being home to the most interesting ancient architectural marvels in the world. From the Age of Discoveries, Lisbon’s hilltop highs to seafood galore, we discover the charm of Portugal’s neighborhoods and old world streets.
Street Art in Lisbon, Portugal
The vibrant street art scene in the historic city of Lisbon, Portugal.
My Japanese Inscriptions: Osaka
Another adventure awaited in Osaka City, Japan, widely known as the nation’s kitchen. From Osaka Castle, the foodie strip of Dotonbori district, fascinating museums, to all the unique facets of this metropolitan capital of Japan.
My Japanese inscriptions: Kyoto
Abound with temples, shrines and relics of the past in enchanting forests, Kyoto is like a timeless old district reflecting traditional and classic Japan. It is synonymous with cherry blossoms, geishas, temples, traditional ryokan inns and masters of tea ceremonies.
My Japanese Inscriptions: Tokyo
In this dream destination of mine, I explore the land of the fascinating, bizarre, and unusual! Tokyo, Japan!
Celebrating the Best of Culinary Innovation at Horeca Kuwait 2016
The 5th edition of the annual Hospitality and Food exhibition, Horeca Kuwait, has successfully grown in popularity over the years, devoted to showcasing the latest innovations and concepts in Food & Beverage, embracing gastronomic talents and creativity, and revealing the most recent trends and progress in the country’s hospitality sector. Bringing together an array of local and international exhibitors, the event drew in a great number of chefs from across the region, who successfully put Kuwait on the culinary map once more! Since 2015, the exhibition has risen from 190 participants to over 250 this year, consisting of local and international exhibitors, elaborate food displays, and a great number of chefs from all over region. “Five years ago, we started Horeca in Kuwait with only 35 exhibitors and less than 100 participants in the food contests. Today, we have over 60 exhibitors and sponsors, and over 250 participants in the competition, as well as over 6, 000 visitors,” says Mohammed Najia, General secretary for Kuwait Hotel owner Association and the Director for Horeca Organization Committee and Delegue …