A Little Place Called “Rocky Point”

Once in a while a paradise exists right under your nose, but it’s so far off the beaten path that it is virtually unknown.
There is a terrific vacation spot in Mexico that falls into this category by the name of Puerto Penasco, or as people North of the border call it, Rocky Point.
One of the [...]

The Brandenburg Gate In Berlin

Brandenburg Gate is not a triumph arch, like many people think, but it was built as a passage to the “New Berlin”. Located in the heart of Berlin, it is the most representative symbol of the German capital. Specifically located in Paris Square, the end of the popular avenue Unter den Linden, marking the beginning [...]

University of Alaska Museum of the North – Fairbanks

Experience the University of Alaska Museum of the North in Fairbanks. You have heard of the Alaska Pipeline but did you know that it is run above ground to keep the warm oil from keep from harming the frozen ground? At the museum you will be able to see a 1/3 scale model of the [...]

The Great White Shark (Carcharodon Carcharias): Is It Nearing Extinction?

“They come up with the energy of an express train and they hurl themselves right out of the water”.
It’s late in the afternoon. The water is dark and an especially large amount of plankton reduces the underwater visibility to a minimum. Some time ago it occurred to me that with such poor underwater visibility I [...]

Family Safari Vacation To The Home Of The Gods.

Families traveling with kids will find Amboseli national park a safari destination matched to no other, with less tourist traffic, breathtaking open spaces, easy access from Nairobi, the list is endless.
The park described by writers as ‘ a home for the Gods’ covers 150sq mile south of Nairobi and lies just at the foot of [...]

Fort Scott Vacation, Kansas – Beautiful Pleasures, Historic Treasures

Between 1842 and 1853, Fort Scott was established and garrisoned by the United States Army. As part of a line of forts stretching from Minnesota to Louisiana, Fort Scott was one link in a chain of fortifications to protect the Permanent Indian Frontier. Fort Scott was also located on the Frontier Military Road [...]

Grand Tourist Attractions To Visit In Fort William, Scotland

Ever since Inverness became a city Fort William has been the largest town in the Highlands. The town of Fort William is an immensely popular vacation destination with many people arriving to climb Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in Britain. In the article that follows I discuss a small number of different visitor attractions well [...]

Things To Do On Holiday In Ireland

Ireland is becoming hugely popular with families looking to stay in holiday cottages and farmhouses rentals. Families come to Ireland for the world famous Guinness and the Irish people are renowned for their friendliness.
Many tourists return to Ireland year after year and use these holiday homes as a base to explore Ireland and are enchanted [...]

Visit Montmartre While In Paris

Montmartre, located on one of the hills of Paris, is the 18th arrondissement of the city, and a very popular spot for tourists. Most people think that this is the highest part of Paris, and while not true, it does give you an exquisite view over the city.
Montmartre used to be a Bohemian hangout and many famous [...]

Blanchard Springs Caverns – Mountain View, Arkansas

Under the ground is a wonderland of beauty just waiting for you to discover it at the Blanchard Springs Cavern. This beauty is in the form of flowstones and stalagmites along with hollow soda straws created by the single droplets of water flowing over the limestone for thousands, if not millions, of years.
There is [...]

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