Archive for March, 2011
The Great Animal Migration – Highlight of the Tanzanian Safaris
Tanzania is another African nation that’s ideal to explore by taking a safari. The country is filled with spectacular scenery and wildlife and its climate makes at an excellent destination all year round. If you’re lucky enough to visit during the great migration between late July and September you may be able to witness close [...]
Exploring the Fascinating Islands of the American Samoa
One of the least known American territories is American Samoa, which lies to the south of the equator in the Southwest Pacific Ocean. It’s made up of five highly eroded, rugged volcanic islands along with two coral atolls. The total area of land is about 76 square miles. One of the best ways to explore [...]
5 Best Wine Destinations of the World
Over the past several years one of the most popular types of trips has been to some of the world’s top wine-making areas. Many people love to take tours of wineries and their surrounding regions. These are some of the most popular and interesting ones in the world. 1. Champagne, France Everybody has heard of [...]
The Wine Cradle Called British Columbia
The large part of the vineyards from British Columbia lies within the Okanagan Valley although a small wine culture is also spread in the Cowichan Valley inside the Vancouver Island. The wine cellars of British Columbia offer a large assortment of excellent wines many of them carrying names awarded in international competitions. When you plan [...]
Vacation Tips for Traveling Alone
Whether by choice or not you may be traveling by yourself. It can be hard not to see it as a negative. You should look at it as a self-indulgence where you’re able to do exactly what you want to do and when you want to do it. You don’t have to sit down with [...]
Explore Old Australia in Alice Springs
If you head up to the Northern Territory in Australia, you’ll come across the charming town of Alice Springs with a population of about 30,000 residents. The town is about 950 miles away from both the cities of Adelaide and Darwin. Alice Springs lies close to the middle of Australia and the closest ocean is [...]
French Polynesia Cruises Among the Best in the South Pacific
With the earth being covered by so much water, it’s only natural that one of the best ways to view its beauty is by traveling on it. This is why cruises are so popular in all areas of the world. The rivers, lakes, seas, and oceans provide an excellent opportunity to explore some of the [...]
Cow Chip Throwing Championships Qualify for One of America’s Oddest Festivals
There are some pretty strange events and festivals held all over the world and it’s getting more and more difficult to select which one’s the oddest. However, the week-long, annual World Cow Chip Throwing Championships in Beaver County, Oklahoma must be near the top of the list. This year’s event takes place between April 9th [...]
Bargain Shopping Destinations for the World Traveler
Shopping when traveling or on vacation does not have to be limited to souvenirs or small keepsakes for friends and family. Nor do you have to go bust buying expensive gifts for yourself and your loved ones. Shopping can be a bargain if you know where to let your hair loose. Here are a few [...]
The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival Is Second to None
The annual New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival will be taking place between April 29th and May 8th at the city’s Fair Grounds Race Course. The festival attracts many popular international headline performers each year with the concerts taking place over 2 weekends at the fair grounds and several other locations in the city on [...]
