Archive for March, 2012
7 Scenic Locations for Picnicking
Sometimes while traveling and exploring new nations you just want to take it easy and soak everything in. There’s no better way to enjoy the beautiful scenery of your destination than to relax and enjoy a picnic. These are seven of the world’s most amazing locations to do just this. 1. Hawaii, USA: Haleakala National [...]
6 Historical Cities for the World’s Literary Lovers
There are many different reasons to visit famous cities while on vacation. If you’re an avid reader and are interested in the history of literature and the some of the world’s most famous writers, you may want to consider visiting these literary wonders. 1. Dublin, Ireland (photo credit: infomatique) Dublin is the beautiful capital city [...]
7 Spectacular Destinations for Animal Watching
There’s nothing more exciting and educational than combining a vacation with some animal watching. There are thousands of fantastic locations in the world where you can watch God’s creatures in their natural habitat. These are 7 of the best: 1. Komodo Island, Indonesia (photo by rachdian) If you’ve guessed by the name that this is [...]
End of an Era at Niagara Falls
One of the world’s oldest and most popular tourist attractions/rides has come to a sudden end as the Maid of the Mist boat tour at the base of Niagara Falls has been replaced by a company named Hornblower Canada. The Maid of the Mist had been taking tourists for thrilling rides underneath North America’s Niagara [...]
10 of the World’s Best Unknown Beaches
There are hundreds of popular beaches spread over the world, but some of the very best are the ones you’ve rarely heard of. These are some of the planet’s most spectacular unknown stretches of sand. 1. Mughsayl Beach, Salahah, Oman: (photo by NickyBates) Salalah is located in the southern region of Oman, and offers a [...]
The Cultural Side of Las Vegas
People tend to associate Sin City with glitz and gambling – but Vegas isn’t all for show. If you’re tired of the all-day buffet and the non-stop slots, head for one of the city’s museums for some real mental stimulation and a little peace and quiet to boot. If you’re travelling from the UK, flights [...]
