I arrived in New York City yesterday. One of the things on my to-do list here is to walk across Brooklyn Bridge. Then I heard that Brooklyn Heights is worth a visit. As a history buff, how could I say no? But first, the research! Brooklyn Heights has been an important area of Brooklyn since 1863 and was named New…
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Bulgaria’s New Visa Policy Forbids Entry with Unused Schengen Visa
by Vidya Sury June 4, 2023If you are planning to travel to Bulgaria, you must check out Bulgaria’s new visa policy and additional requirements to enter the country. The last thing you want to do is to make the long trip there and then be denied entry to the Eastern European country. Bulgaria’s new visa policy and requirements are much stricter than the existing ones…
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Relocating to the Middle East? Here Are 10 Important Things You Need to Do
by Vidya Sury May 25, 2023Moving to a new country, let alone a new continent can be a life-changing experience. Relocating to the Middle East is no exception. Although you may encounter some challenges along the way, the most important thing is that you enjoy the journey. Whether you are relocating to the Middle East for work, family, or simply a change of scenery, there…
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The Healthy Healing Power of Nature – Right Here In My Backyard
by Vidya Sury May 3, 2023We hear enough about the healing power of nature. With lives as busy as ours, we could do with all the downtime we can get, right? There’s an increasing body of evidence in support of nature-based interventions or NBIs as effective tools to improve mental, physical, and cognitive health outcomes. I’ve written earlier about how children need the healing power…
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Planning A Trip to Abu Dhabi with Kids? Here are 11 Things You Should Not Miss
by Vidya Sury April 20, 2023If you are planning a trip to Abu Dhabi with kids, make sure you don’t miss these 11 things! It is exciting to travel with kids, and there is no other place that your little one will enjoy more than Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates. Abu Dhabi is an archipelago comprising over 200 islands. Can…