Articles by Carl Pettit

While you’re wandering the planet, sometimes you want to jam out to live music or dance the night away accompanied by thunderous beats emanating from the decks of killer DJs or live drum kits. For…

Whether you’re new to the world of Formula One or you’re a veteran fan who follows the exploits off the grid, nothing beats attending an F1 race weekend in person. You’ll find plenty of F1…

If you’re itching for a quick, mini break in Europe, the UAE or South Africa come wintertime or the holidays, you’ll find plenty of day trips close to your city center that’ll satisfy your travel…

The sand, stark cliffs and stunning vistas you’ll encounter on European beaches can be as varied as the different languages and cultures you’ll find on their shorelines. Whether you’re on the hunt for a romantic…

Johannesburg, South Africa’s capital and largest city, has been at the heart of its business and political world for a very long time. But what some may not be aware of is Joburg’s incredibly rich,…

Whether you call it football, fútbol or soccer, ‘The Beautiful Game” inspires fevered passion from fans and players alike. And while it has yet to capture the undivided attention of spectators in North America (too…

When exploring a city as old as Rome, you’ll find more than a few skeletons (or tens of thousands of them) — with some fascinating and oftentimes gruesome tales to tell — buried just below…

British Columbia’s exceedingly beautiful Sea-to-Sky Highway (Highway 99), extending from Vancouver in the south to Whistler in the north, clocks in at just over 230 miles, although it could take years — if not a…

Light catches on the water at Guatajaca Lake in Puerto Rico. (Photo: Luis Marin) Puerto Rico isn’t particularly large when it comes to overall geographical size (though culturally, it’s a giant); still, travelers can find…

Felix Perez welcomes guests to the La Concha Renaissance Resort in San Juan. (Photo: Luis Marin) When guests arrive at the La Concha Renaissance San Juan Resort in Puerto Rico, they’re often astonished by the…