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Exploring Barcelona
Barcelona is over 2500 years old and is home to 1.5 million people. It is now one of the most popular tourist destinations in Spain. The 1992 Olympic Games were held here. Usually thought of as a city of culture, Barcelona also has a beautiful coastline. You can fly to Barcelona International Airport from most [...]
An Adriatic Pearl: Croatia
Croatia is that lovely stretch of land at the foothill end of the Alps and bordered by sea by the Adriatic. By land, Croatia’s neighbors are Hungary, Slovenia, Serbia and Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Most recently a section of former Yugoslavia, Croatia is a new nation, but its people have a long and tumultuous [...]
Travel Tips for Mexico
Unforgettable memories can bring back some of the pleasure of an unforgettable vacation- if the memories are good ones. To get the best deal for your vacation and hotel accommodations in Mexico, ask the following questions before booking your room. When to Go? Enjoyable year-round, Mexico experiences peak seasons when every hotel is full of [...]
Travel – Budapest, Hungary
Budapest is one of the most beautiful cities in the world and the capital city of Hungary. It is sometimes called the “Paris of the east” and lives up to it with so much to offer. It was once two cities (actually three, but most people do not separate Obuda from Buda) that were joined [...]
Taste the Spectacular and the Wild – at Yellowstone National Park
Having moved around so much, I have become somewhat of a connoisseur of various states in the USA. I have lived near such tourist attractions and scenic sights as Mount Rushmore and Custer State Park in South Dakota, Mount Dessert Island and Baxter State Park in Maine, Padre Island in Texas, and Sun Valley in [...]
The Flag of Arizona- Flagstaff
Flagstaff, Arizona, known as the “city of the pines,” offers the luxury of four distinct seasons along with a mild climate, making it the perfect location for outdoor enthusiasts. In fact, tourists come from all over the world to enjoy horseback riding, hiking, and camping in the Prescott and Coconino National Forest. Plus, tourists and [...]
Cusco, Peru
Cusco, the Inca Empires mythical capital still has some of the stone walls and many other treasures from earlier days. You may think you have fell back in time when you see the many historical structures, relics, and the beautiful landscape in Cusco. This great city is the archeological capital of Peru and America with [...]
Interesting, Unusual and Historic Places to Stay in the UK
Instead of staying in an impersonal hotel, why not spend at least part of your vacation to the UK in a truly unique, historic building? Whether you long for the hustle and bustle of a city or the peace and solitude of a secluded country setting, a wide variety of short-term rental properties are on [...]
Hiking the Appalachian Trail
The Appalachian Trail runs from Maine to Georgia and parts of it run through fourteen states. It is the ultimate hiking experience in America whether you hike for only an hour or if you take a full season to hike the entire trail. Let’s take a look at what you can expect when you hike [...]
Hawaii
Hawaii, with its miles of beaches, warm ocean water, cool trade wind breezes, and endless sun is the ideal destination for many travelers. However, the islands have more to offer than sun tanning and hula dancing. Part of Hawaii’s charm lies in its laid back communities. Nestled among the high rise buildings and restaurant chains [...]