Archive for January, 2011
Canada’s Capital City Ready to Launch Winterlude
The annual Winterlude Festival is set to take place in Canada’s capital city of Ottawa, which is located in the province of Ontario, on three exciting weekends between Feb. 4th and 21st. The festival was launched back in 1979 as a way to celebrate the unique culture and northern climate of Canada. Winterlude will run [...]
Scuba Diving Tips – Things You Should Know
Scuba diving is surely not a sport for everyone. It is an adventurous activity and in case you are new to this, here are few tips about the basics of the scuba diving. At first, you need to know that this is also a dangerous sport and probably the right place to start it isn’t [...]
Egypt Offers Several Annual World-Class Marathon Events
When it comes to running marathons, some people like to combine their love for running with their love for travel as there are numerous events held yearly all over the world. Some of the most popular are the International Egyptian Marathon, the 100-kilometer Pharaonic Race, and the Sharm El Sheikh Half Marathon which all take [...]
Rugged Beauty Highlights Columbia River Cruise
One of the most interesting and scenic river cruises in North America is along the Columbia River as it flows down the Oregon/Washington border from Portland, Oregon to Clarkston, Washington. The river offers fascinating culture and history as well as the rugged natural beauty and wildlife of Pacific Northwest area. You can also catch a [...]
The Future Mom’s Guide to Overseas Travel
Pregnancy is a very special period of your life. Traveling while pregnant may be risky, especially if you are choosing to travel to some exotic destinations. Here are few tips about traveling and pregnancy. The first thing you should do if you are planning a trip is to consult with your doctor. If your doctor [...]
New Orleans’ Mardis Gras Will Soon Be Here
The days are already getting longer and they go by pretty quickly. It won’t be long until the famous Mardi Gras festivities take place in New Orleans, Louisiana. This event is definitely one of the most historic, largest, and most spectacular festivals in the world as it attracts hundreds of thousands visitors every year. The [...]
5 Must-See Attractions of Columbia River Gorge
With wonderful waterfalls and geological wonders, Historic Columbia River Gorge offers wonderful sightseeing for nature lovers. From majestic waterfalls to astounding views of mountain, Gorge area erupts into amazing wildflower displays including most rare plants that are found only in that particular area. Few landscapes near Columbia River can equal the variety and magnificence of [...]
Collingwood, Ontario Offers Four-Season Fun
The charming lakeside town of Collingwood, Ontario, is popular with local residents and visitors in both the summer and winter. The town of about 20,000 people lies on Nottawasaga Bay, which is at the southern tip of Georgian Bay in Simcoe County. The town’s name is in honor of Admiral Lord Cuthbert Collingwood, who was [...]
Dance the Nights away at Spain’s Jerez Flamenco Festival
The weather starts to turn warmer in Spain by late February and it’s an ideal time to visit the Jerez Flamenco Festival which is set to run from Feb. 25th to Mar. 12th in the town of Jerez de La Frontera in Cadiz. The local theatres come alive to the clacking sounds of castanets and [...]
What You Should Know Before You Take Your First Cruise?
Everybody likes the idea of a cruise and of course everybody dreams of the experience of being treated like royalty while enjoying the freedom of the sea. A cruise trip is more accessible that any of us might think or imagine. Most travelers focus only on the price and accommodation, which in many cases might [...]
