Kawah Ijen (“Ijen Crater”), East Java, Indonesia
Along the East Java tourist circuit, the most oft-visited volcanic site is Mount Bromo. The tourist facilities near the volcano and the ease of reaching the site are the main reasons why it is...
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Travel Ideas: Cyprus
Few countries share the distinction of being a crossroad to three continents. For Cyprus, that distinction has provided a History of more considerable significance relative to its size. Great civilizations have coveted the small Island for millenniums,...
Swiss Business Lounge – Geneva
The Swiss Business lounge in Geneva is a mid-sized lounge, appropriate for the size of airport it is located. I can’t really speak for those who always use the lounge at peak hours, but...
The multifaceted city of Taipei
I arrived at Taipei at the dead of night, a timing I am used to as there seems to be a correlation between cheap airfares and late-night arrivals. I got some money out of...
Memories of Beirut
Beirut, Lebanon – written on May 27, 2007 Today was my first day in Beirut. I walked the Corniche, heading toward Raouché. At one point, I thought I had it all wrong, like Raouché...