Archive for July, 2012
You Can Still Get Your Kicks on Route 66
The old American highway known as Route 66 is undoubtedly one of the most storied in the world even though it’ hadn’t been used as a real roadway for about 30 years now. This famous route runs all the way from Chicago, Illinois down to Santa Monica, California, but in 1984 the government dropped it [...]
10 Popular Destinations to Explore in New Orleans
New Orleans has long been one of the most popular cities in America. It hosts several world-class celebrations and festivals such Mardi Gras and Jazz Fest and is home to the historic Bourbon Street and French Quarter. There are plenty of music clubs, natural wonders, and museums to explore and the local Cajun food is [...]
The Greek Resort of Malia: A Popular Destination with Young Adults
There are dozens of excellent vacation destinations in Greece and the Greek isles, but one that is often overlooked is the small community of Malia. The town lies on the north coast of the popular island of Crete and has a population of just over 6,000. It’s just about 20 miles east of the island’s [...]
10 of the World’s Top Annual Rodeo Events
The history of cowboys and cowgirls is quite an important part of North America’s past. However, Wild West events are still popular today in the form of rodeos. These are 10 of the best in North America with one French rodeo also making the list. 1. Saint-Agrève, France – EquiBlues This annual rodeo was born [...]
9 of the World’s Best Boardwalks
With so many fabulous coastal communities spread out all over the world, it’s only natural that boardwalks have sprung up in some of them. These are nine of the most popular you’ll find across the globe. 1. Nice, France-Promenade des Anglais The Promenade des Anglais is often referred to as La Prom by local residents. [...]
Tips for choosing travel insurance
Travel insurance can be a broad description with many brokers now erring further towards specifically tailored packages as opposed to the non-descript generic policies of the past. Travel insurance is a policy whereby we shouldn’t be deceived into thinking that one scheme is the same as the next. A cheaper policy may represent “insurance” by [...]
British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley Has Plenty to Offer
The Okanagan Valley region in the western Canadian province of British Columbia is regarded as one of the most beautiful in the nation. It’s well known for its natural beauty as well as the superb wines that have been produced here since 1930s. However, the beautiful orchards were used for their luscious grapes long before [...]
12 of the World’s Busiest Subway Systems
Many of the world’s largest and most popular cities have become much easier to explore ever since the invention of underground railways. These are some of the best underground/subway systems across the globe. 1. London, England The famous underground system in London is commonly referred to as the tube. Many of the stations were used [...]
Where to Escape from the Summer Heat
When the summers hit the Northern Hemisphere, the temperatures can sometimes lead to heat waves. If you find the heat to be too much to handle, you may want to escape to one of these destinations to cool down. 1. Alaska America’s biggest state is the place to be if you want to check out [...]
5 of the World’s Most Ancient Cities
Many people love to travel to modern, cosmopolitan cities such as London, Paris, Rome, New York, and Tokyo. However, if you’d like to explore some of the planet’s oldest communities, you may want to consider a trip to one of these ancient destinations. 1. Jericho The earliest settlements in this historic city are believed to [...]
