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A travel & lifestyle blog by Gary Bushrod
After spending three days in Johannesburg, my friends and I hopped on a quick and cheap flight to our final destination in South Africa - Cape Town! I'll say it...I'd move there TOMORROW! I know, I know, Johannesburg has more culture, and it's more diverse. I get it. I'm simply going on the look and feel of the land, however. It's beautiful, dammit! I looks like Los Angeles...only in SOUTH AFRICA! It's a win, for me!
Read MoreTypically, round trip flights from New York City to South Africa can run you anywhere between $1,000 and $1,400. This flight on Qatar Airways, however, was $650. It was a no-brainer.
Read MoreLuxor was the last city I visited during my time in Egypt. At this point of my vacation, I was pretty exhausted, and my mood wasn't the best, because of the election of #HeWhoMustntBeNamed. So, I used this city to relax, and wind down before it was time to head back to the United States. I did, however, leave the hotel for a couple small excursions, and to eat.
Read MoreAfter going on a 5-day cruise on Royal Caribbean's Quantum of the Seas, I had a day to spare in Shanghai before heading back to New York. Luckily, I had a great friend who is currently an expat in Shanghai to schlep me around for the day, and hit many of the hot tourist spots. Not everyone is that lucky, so hopefully this post can help you plan if you ever plan on rolling through the city populated with over 24 million people.
Read MoreI stayed at the Mövenpick Resort Aswan. This hotel is actually located on an island in the middle of the Nile. So, a 24-hour ferry meets you at the dock on the mainland, and sails you to the hotel (it only takes about 5 minutes).
Read MoreMy dream trip has always been to finally visit Egypt. Back in April of 2016, I made that dream start to come true when I booked my ticket.
Read MoreThough our trip was to Bucharest, Google research informed us that the city was not that poppin', and we'd most likely want to fly elsewhere for a day trip. We agreed to travel to Vienna, Austria instead. It didn't seem like there was much to do there, either (and there wasn't), but at least we'd be seeing another country.
Read MoreThe key phrase for trips to Martha's Vineyard is, "chill out, man." Whether you are staying for a couple days, or weeks at a time, the key is to travel with people who have no problem chilling out, enjoying the scenery, food, and most importantly, each other's company.
Read MoreI contemplated not writing about this because I actually took this trip over a year ago, but hey, somebody might be preparing to go to the UAE, and want to know a little somethin' somethin' about my experience. So...here.
Read MoreLast week there was a pretty good flight deal to a certain country I am interested in visiting. I was looking at dates, and prices, and then I thought to myself, "Why have I still not visited the place I've been dreaming about visiting since I was a child?"
Read MorePicture it! Reykjavik, Iceland...2016. It was a cold and windy April when over one hundred beautiful bearers of melanin descended upon the island which received its name based on a play on words.
Read MoreTo celebrate the new year, I decided to fly over to Stockholm, Sweden because my fraternity brother and I came across a slick flight deal in the summer of 2015.
Read MoreIt's been a yeah since the Internet, iMessages, GroupMe and...the green texts were aflame with notifications from friends and loved ones talking about Etihad Airways' fare "glitch." It is still pretty peculiar that a glitch would last for a whole day and a half, but who cares...hundreds of round trip flights were booked for the cost of a pricy pair of shoes.
Read MoreOne reason I love Puerto Rico is that although it is a tropical island, it is still a U.S. territory, so I am able to use my cell phone and pay in American currency, while still enjoying the perks of being somewhere so....tropical.
Read MoreFor many people, the holiday season is literally the "most wonderful time of the year." I am no exception. I love this time of year, especially while in New York City. Well, during my trip to Los Angeles, I was at brunch with friends when someone randomly read a tweet saying that the lighting of the Christmas tree at the Grove was that day.
Read MoreDo not count cruises out when planning a vacation. I promise you can make the most of it and get a bang for your buck!
Read MoreI'm the type of traveler who can visit a location for only a day or two, and still be able to get the most out of my trip - I call these "Flash Visits."
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