There has been much talk in recent weeks about the 17 Chinese Muslims, or Uighurs, being held at Gitmo. Since human rights concerns prevented the return of the Uighurs to China, the U.S. had been looking for a country to accept the Uighurs for resettlement.

A couple of days ago, the tiny island nation of Palau came forward and agreed to accept the Uighurs.

When news of this arrangement broke, it left many people scratching their heads wondering, what is Palau? Where is Palau? What is Palau like?

Traveling the world is itself a great and rewarding experience. But traveling the world with someone you love is even better. If you’re in love and have a little extra doe lying around then you should consider taking your significant other on a romantic vacation.

Here’s a list of of the top 13 destinations for travelers in love according to Matador Trips:

When many people think of a vacation the first thing that comes to mind are beautiful sandy beaches in some tropical paradise. With summer upon us, there’s no better time to make that tropical fantasy a reality and visit one of the world’s great beaches.

The Guardian newspaper recently compiled a list of the top 10 beaches in the world. The paper sought the opinion of various ocean loving people from marine biologists to surf shop workers.

When most people think of Barcelona, perhaps the famous basilica “ Sagrada Familia” comes to mind. However, Barcelona offers its visitors many unique vacation ideas such as parachute jumping and formula 1 driving, to uniquely indulgent experiences like chocolate massages and luxury day spas.  

This quaint town in southern Germany is perhaps not as well known to travellers as other German cities such as Munich or Berlin, however Regensburg is a city which is steeped with history and culture and is definitely worth visiting when you are in Germany.

The Bavarian city of Nuremberg located in Germany offers tourists a wide range of fun events, activities and festivals to enjoy. This city’s calendar includes diverse cultural events, outdoor concerts and German festivals. The most notable include the Ostermarkt, the Frühlingsfest or Spring Festival and the Altstadtfest, or the Old Town Festival among Nuremberg’s biggest events. 

These days air travel can be one of the most unpleasant experiences a person can have. Getting through security, dealing with lost baggage, and waiting for hours on the tarmac are all things that can make air travel a nightmare.

One of the small pleasures that can make all these aggravations more bearable is a good seat on the plane. A good seat particularly on long flights can make the difference between a decent flight and a miserable one.

There are certain things you should take into consideration when thinking about getting a good seat. For instance, for overnight flight you’ll probably want a window seat so you can lean your head against it to sleep.

Bordeaux is an exciting city, which is situated in the south of France and is a haven for tourists who visit from countries all around the world. There are many activities you can partake in while you are visiting Bordeaux.

Bilbao is located in the northern region of Spain, and its tourist attractions are as varied as its language and culture. There are many attractions, which range from historical plazas, vast football stadiums and concert halls, markets and museums.