Mix of Cultures in Malaysia

In that same Asia-focused issue of CN Traveler (October 2009) there was a great article on the diversity of Malysia. Check it out HERE.

Mumbai, India - On the List

Interesting article on Mumbai from the October 2009 issue of CN Traveler. Read it HERE.

Tel Aviv a.k.a "The Bubble"

Last year, Conde Nast Traveler did a piece in their June issue in honor of the 100th anniversary of the founding of Tel Aviv, Israel. It was a really great account of life in the city and how it sometimes seems a world away from the Israel you see and hear about in the news.

Famous for its Bauhaus architecture, Tel Aviv is known as a beach town and a hot tourist spot given its position on the Mediterranean Sea. It blends multiple cultures well and has a very cosmopolitan, worldly feel. The city is well-known for its nightlife and restaurant scene with 10pm the usual start time for most late-night activities.

Given its isolation from the politics in Jerusalem and other areas, and the "pleasure-seeking" mentality of most if its residents (and visitors), the city has become known as HaBuah, or "the bubble."

Check out the article from CN Traveler HERE.

"Under the Radar" Europe

In that same issue on hotel safety, Conde Nast Traveler featured four European cities that are "under the radar" and accessible for relatively low out of pocket. The four cities were Cassis, Porto, Cornwall and Valencia.

Check it out HERE.