I am a big believer in employing all five senses whenever I travel. Let’s be honest. If all we wanted to do was see a place and not experience it, then we wouldn’t shell out a few hundred dollars for a plane ticket, another few hundred for accommodations, and a few hundred still for food and drinks while we are there.

I think anyone that does not experience their vacation destination but merely sees it, is robbing themselves blind. If all you wanted to do was see a place, Google street ...

Through the years of living in Bucharest, we have often been confronted with the urgent desire to get away from the madness for a weekend, go somewhere during the holidays sans price gouging, or just change the scenery for a bit without having to go through a surpisingly frisky airport security pat down.

Since it is only three hours away, Sibiu (or Hermannstadt to the Germans in the area) has always been our go-to place of choice.

We have made our way there on ...

Having done my civic duty and voted early, the wife and I decided to do something different this time around and be away during the elections. It’s not that I have heart problems or anything, but watching an entire night of early returns, exit polls, and the subjective opinions of men I wouldn’t trust to hold my wallet if my life depended on it, we both decided life was too short, and it would do us good to go somewhere during all the madness and just relax.

We figured life would go ...

Whether it’s refrigerator magnets, an antique letter opener, or even a coconut, it’s always a good idea to have something physical, and tangible to remember a place by. In our home my wife and I have an entire shelf dedicated to small items, trinkets, and oddities we’ve collected over the years, including everything from seashells I found free diving in Aruba, Hawaii and Bali, to antique weapons, vases, bowls, cups, and even potsherds we found in Corinth.

Every piece holds ...

As I was looking into places to see in Dubai, I came across this one of a kind offering. It features the best dining the Burj Al Arab has to offer, in a culinary flight never to be forgotten.

Arrive for your pre-dinner drinks at Sky View Bar. With the bar being suspended 200 metres above sea level, spectacular views are guaranteed. Skyview Bar - Burj Al Arab, Jumeirah

Take in the view whilst indulging in your first course at Al Muntaha. Dining 200 meters above sea level ...

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