The Iskendarian family first brought Zankou Chicken to America in the 1980s. The family had previously served Beirut from their store’s street corner location for more than 20 years. After such a long time, it was time to share the love with the rest of the world. Zankou left Beirut with the objective of opening a new store in every major city. Today, Zankou has all but colonized Los Angeles, and the restaurant’s focus on quality is the primary reason why. Quality First Zankou Chicken begins with fresh meat. They don’t use freezers, and everything is hormone free. Especially the chicken. The tri-tip used to make Zankou’s incredible shawarma is USDA choice, so every bite is juicy and tasty. The restaurant also buys local, and even serves Halal food from…

By Phin Upham Hong Kong has many sights to behold, but spending a day or two shopping is actually worth the effort. There are big brand retailers situated all over the city, but those looking for a unique experience can find one almost anywhere they look. Here are three of our favorites. Ngong Ping 360 China declared in 2000 that it wanted to build a new tourism project, with gondolas leading to leading tourist destinations in the Hong Kong area. After a feasibility study, Ngong Ping was conceived. One first takes a gondola up to the home of the Po Lin Monastery and the Tian Tan Buddha. There, one can find an incredible retail and entertainment complex nestled in the hills. Tung Choi Street Known as part of Hong Kong’s…

If you’re traveling to another country, be wary of how you wave your money around. Travelling to another country can be a fun and memorable experience. However, there are always certain safety concerns that you should be on the lookout for. Take Abu Dhabi for example, located within the United Arab Emirates (UAE), it’s known for its religious devotion to its culture and architectural transcendence. Just like every country that expects to see a fair share of tourists, there are loads of scammers, con artists, and thieves that await your arrival. Car Rentals Finding a car rental in Abu Dhabi is fairly easy. Many of them are situated at the front of the international airport for convenience purposes. This doesn’t mean that you should automatically choose one at first sight.…

By Andy’s Rent-A-Car When it’s time to plan your next trip, isn’t it time to do something truly extraordinary? Shouldn’t you knock something off the bucket list instead of just doing the same old, same old? If you feel this way, you’ll love the Cayman Islands. These exotic locations have become the stuff of legend and for good reason. However, if you don’t plan your trip correctly, you’ll miss out on all these amazing islands have to offer. Thanks to Grand Caymans car rentals, you can see the entire place for yourself at your own pace. There’s no overestimating what a difference this makes. With car rentals in Cayman, you’ll have the run of the place. Unlike other tourists, you won’t have to worry about seeing the many sites only…

By Phineas Upham San Francisco is one of the most rapidly evolving places in California. Shaped over time by gold rushes, missionaries and technology, San Francisco’s history often gets lost, or sometimes built over during these transitions. Creativity and commerce flow from this place, but much of it would not be possible without reflecting upon what makes the area great. More than the financial district, or the chowder at Fisherman’s Wharf, here are three historic neighborhoods that encompass San Francisco. The Dog Patch The Dogpatch area was traditionally industrial with a light touch of residential. Until the 90s, that largely held true. Previously known as “Butchertown”, the name seems to stem from a colloquialism suggesting dogs were waiting around for scraps of meat. Today, it’s become an upper-middle class neighborhood…

By Phin Upham The city of New York has been built over several times in its lifetime. Advances in architecture, industry and finance have shaped the growth of the city over the years. Especially with regards to architecture. New York famously hosted a race to see who could build the world’s tallest building, which inspired innovation and boosted employment all throughout the 1920s. If you happen to find yourself in the Big Apple, here are some detours you should consider taking. Take a Tour of Trade Routes During the early days of New York’s history, it was inhabited by Natives belonging to the Lenape tribe. There were several groups in the area, and this led to a thriving fur trade that ran up and down the various straits and rivers…

By Andy’s Rent-A-Car Before you plan your next vacation, think long and hard about what you want to do. What do you want this trip to entail? Instead of going with the same ol’, same ol’, how about trying out the legendary Cayman Islands? Would you like to get some sun? Would you like to enjoy fresh air? Do you enjoy fine dining and tropical drinks? Do you like getting out into the wilderness a bit? How about learning about history? If you answered in the affirmative for all of those, or even a few of them, you absolutely must check out the Cayman Islands. No place on the planet quite compares to this slice of heaven. There’s a reason so many people have referred to it as paradise on…

Written by Andys Rent-A-Car The kind of adventure and fun activities that one might indulge at the Grand Cayman Island are truly unforgettable, especially if you happen to anchor at a popular port of call - George Town. A little town of a population of just under 30,000 and with a climate that would beckon any travel junkie, there are plenty of fun activities that you could indulge in once you reach the small albeit, pleasant town, but here are some of the best. Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park If you love nature and have a special place in your heart for botany, Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park is the place for you. Come here in a grand cayman car hire spend as much time as you like. This park,…