xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>Ahhh! Key West and the Florida Keys islands!! Where else can you go on a “Classic American Road Trip” that has miles and miles of sunny beaches, acres of mangroves, amazing bridges with state parks scattered along the route, as well as sunsets that people stand around for and the best key lime pie …
xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>As part of the global population, I would love to thank the Greek nation for gifting the world with many wonderful attributes. The Greeks gave the world the first theater, the Olympic games, and great philosophers such as Democritus, Pythagoras, Plato, and Socrates. Thanks to the Greeks, we have different literary forms, philosophy, democracy, …
xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>Of all the choices of small Mexican fishing villages to visit, Zihuatanejo is a hard one to put into any type of grouping. Zihua (pronounced “zee-hwa ”- by the locals), for short, is up against the Sierra Madre del Sur mountains, with cliffs, deep ravines, and a gorgeous bay. Just 40 minutes away by …
xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>This trip to Western Finland, of course, included a sauna. But where on earth were we? We were in Liminka, Finland, a town that was founded in 1477. And according to folklore, the name “Liminka” comes from the fictional giant, Limmi. They even have a famous bird paradise named “The Liminganlahti Bay”. As we …
xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>The State Hermitage Museum is full of art and culture in Saint Petersburg, Russia. It is the second-largest art museum in the world containing over 3 million pieces of art! And it is a MUST VISIT anytime you find yourself in St. Petersburg, Russia. It was founded by the Empress Catherine the Great in …
xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>The Spanish Islands are known as some of the best places in the world for their natural wonders, their lavishness, and the rejuvenation they offer visitors. Travelers can now apply for the ETIAS Spain visa waiver which allows them to obtain travel authorizations online for visiting Spain. The ETIAS Spain visa waiver is sent …
xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>Whistler in the Summer 13 Things to do! Over 3 million visitors flock to British Columbia’s resort town of Whistler each and every year to take advantage of the gorgeous landscapes. The dramatic snow-covered peaks, pine forests, beautiful lakes, and the charming town itself has long since been a popular Canadian vacation spot. But, …
xml encoding=”UTF-8″–> Santa Fe Weather Located about an hour’s drive away from Albuquerque, Santa Fe is a truly striking city. Perched beautifully on top of the blue mountains of New Mexico, there’s no denying that Santa Fe is one of those cities that has a magical and timeless appeal. This high desert town with its …
xml encoding=”UTF-8″–> Belizean Resort We Arrived in Ambergris Caye! Hot and sweaty after coming off a whirlwind Cessna plane ride from Belize City to the island of Ambergris Caye, having flown overnight, I was ready to “get my vacation on”. The taxi driver was waiting for us at the airstrip and it could not have …
xml encoding=”UTF-8″–> Savannah’s Historic District Located in Chatham County, Savannah is the oldest city in the state of Georgia. This revolutionary city was once a port city that saw its fair share of battles during the American Civil War. However, Savannah is a wonderful place to visit. Thanks to its relationship with art and design, …
xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>There is this little town in the central highlands of Mexico that isn’t easy to get to, but once you find your way here, you may never want to leave. That is what happened to me 10 years ago, and today I long to go back to a simpler time and place. Founded in …
xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>Hiking is a great pastime and I know many people who enjoy a day out in a state or national park. In fact, the state of Colorado has over forty state parks and thirteen National Forests in case you want to enjoy their fresh air by finding a great hiking trail. Recently I was …