There are various carnivals that happen across the world, with the most popular, and largest, being Rio de Janeiro’s famed week-long event. But there’s a different carnival that also takes place each year.

Though, Rio’s eventful “street Carnival” begins in January and take crowds to diverse blocos throughout February, one of the biggest parties in the world will, once again, officially take over Rio de Janeiro. From Feb.

As one of the most exciting and modern countries in Europe, Germany has seen more dramatic changes in the past 100 years than most see in a millennia. While this makes Germany a perfect destination…

As Japan’s capital and most populated city, Tokyo is no doubt one of the most desired destinations for world travelers. Meandering in the city any day of the year makes for an impressive venture, but…

The provincial capital of Cambodia, Phnom Penh is a city that feels more like a small town. Instead of seeing bustling traffic and harried pedestrians begging tourists for cash (which can be found in neighboring…

A cultural mash-up of Catholic saints days and pre-Colombian death rituals, Dia de los Muertos is a traditional Mexican holiday that’s been embraced by Latino cultures all over the world, including in the United States.

It seems like no other city in the world has spent as much effort and enthusiasm in making itself a world-class tourist destination as Seoul, South Korea. A late-bloomer in the 20th century, South Korea’s…

Since 1962, U.S. citizens have had to admire Cuba from afar and dream of what obscurities lie on the mysterious island. However, now that the embargo has been lifted, we can enjoy the…

The ruins lacing the Inca Trail do not bundle themselves only within the confines of Machu Picchu but rather they swiftly voyage through the passageways and mountainous terrain until they rest in the similarly majestic…

Culturally rich, Mexico City is unlike any city on the planet. With its museums, restaurants, boutiques and an array of annual Mexican festivities, you’re bound to feel richer (in…

Uttering the word alone seems to increase one’s presence. Bali is an experience unlike any other on this planet. The pristine beaches, the proud culture and the spiritual elegance is the…

The farthest outpost of the opulent Austro-Hungarian Empire is beautiful, lush, exotic and mysterious. Central Romania is also known as Transylvania and the home of Bram Stoker’s “Dracula,” who was loosely inspired by the…

The simple utterance of the word “Iceland” has the ability to stimulate enchanting mystery and intrigue upon travelers. With the serene landscape, friendly people, and endless events, it is no wonder that tourism has jumped…

Every year millions of smitten tourists flock to Paris for a week or so. Spurred – like most – by guide books promising impossibly chic Parisians, and icons such as the Place de l’Opéra, the…