What to see and do in Okinawa Okinawa has been on many travelers' bucket list. It's not hard to imagine why. The beautiful blue sea, the white sand beach, the hot sun and the bikini girls. Few can resist its charm. We all know that Okinawa is famous for its gorgeous summer. But is it ...]
The five best views in Madeira, Portugal Madeira is a gorgeous Portuguese island situated in the Atlantic Ocean and is known for its wine, culture and the annual New Years celebration where the fireworks show is regarded as one of the best in the world. But the crowning jewel of the island, located on a ...]
Places to visit near Yellowstone National Park Yellowstone is a fantastic national park to explore when you are visiting Wyoming. But, if you are also looking to see some other attractions or places to visit within short driving distance from the park there is a lot of cool and unique places to visit. Below are suggestions ...]
An Eastern Sierra road trip California's Eastern Sierra tends to be an area limited to Southern Californian's looking for a Sierra snow getaway. But for those looking to explore a different facet of California's historic past, culture and fascinating little towns worth exploring, an Eastern Sierra road trip through the region is a must! Below ...]
Fun & cool things to do in La Jolla, San Diego La Jolla, just north of San Diego really fits into that perfect beach and Southern California culture and lifestyle. Gorgeous beaches, scenic coastal walks with dreamy sunsets, year round adventure and recreation activities are all there to fill your days and so many other fun things to ...]
Things to do around Flagstaff, Arizona Flagstaff is a great base to be able to explore many of Arizona's national parks, monuments and other popular attractions in the area. Not only is Flagstaff a great base, but you can take many short day trips to a variety places around Arizona that are an easy drive ...]
 Nepal photography presented in black and white You might wonder why would someone want to do Nepal photography in black and white? Nepal is a world of color, patterns and a busy, chaotic world all wrapped up in an intense blend of daily life. But it is also an ancient world, of religion and spirituality, beautiful people ...]
Exploring Balboa Park in San Diego In the heart of San Diego, Balboa Park is filled with so many wonderful attractions, fascinating architecture, world class museums and the very popular San Diego zoo. You can easily find something that will suit your interest in visiting the park solo, travel with friends or with the family. If your into ...]
Things to do in Istanbul in 24 hours On a flight back to the United States on Turkish Airways, I had a 24 hour layover in Istanbul and I decided to take advantage of this layover to explore the best of Istanbul in a very short timeframe and get my first impressions of the city ...]
Santa Barbara county wine tour Not knowing much about the various wine regions and appelations of the Santa Barbara county wine region, I opted to work with a popular wine touring outfit in the area called Savoir Fare Wine Tours. The knowledgeable guides customized a tour of the region highlighting some of the wonderful wineries, ...]
A sense of place - Buddha's birthplace in Lumbini Lumbini located on the southwestern region of Nepal, along the Terai lowlands is a subtropical area located close to India border. As an important pilgrimage site, the entire area is a Unesco World Heritage site along with other world Buddhist organizations that have created monasteries in honor of the Buddha's ...]
Popular Moroccan foods you must try Moroccan food is wildly popular but also misunderstood. There is a lot more to Moroccan food than just tajine and couscous. The hardest part of experiencing Moroccan food however is that the majority of restaurants in the country cook the same things and don’t put the time, love or ...]
Exploring Chitwan National Park in Nepal Most visitors to Nepal know about Mt. Everest and the Himalayas, but few people are familiar with another major national park in the country that hosts wild rhinos, tigers, buffalo, leopards and sloth bears at Chitwan National Park. This region located in the southern part of the country and bordering India ...]
Travel Photo postcard - Wynwood District Miami Welcome to the Travel Photo postcard series to get you out on the weekends and hopefully visit some of these wonderful destinations. Some of them maybe easy day road trips or even quick getaways from where you live so I hope this inspires you to see some of the world ...]
Exploring Tooele County in Utah Located on the western side of the Great Salt Lake Tooele County is a rugged area that is still a natural wonderland outside of the beaten path and a great road trip destination. Filled with gorgeous high peaks, an inland sea, desert terrain and extensive salt flats, the area ...]
Road trip to Walnut Canyon National Monument Less than a 30 minute drive East on Hwy 89 from Flagstaff is the historic Walnut Canyon National Monument. This national monument is a breathtaking experience hiking down through the ruins and being up close to the dwellings, stunning landscape and wonderful guides and visitor center. It's a worthwhile stop ...]
Road trip to the Wupatki National Monument One of the most significant Indian Pueblos located in Central Arizona is the Wupatki National Monument. This is an easy  road trip to visit the monument and other significant landmarks from Flagstaff which is a great base to visit so many other interesting attractions beautiful area of Central Arizona. A road ...]
Visiting San Juan Capistrano Mission in California surprisingly, the annual arrival of the swallows to San Juan Capistrano mission in Southern California was a bust when I recently visited, but no worries the rest of the visit to San Juan Capistrano and the city was a wonderful experience. Of all the California Missions on my ...]
Weekend getaway to Escondido, California For a short and easy drive from San Diego or Los Angeles - a weekend getaway to Escondido, California is a real treat. There's so much to do and see in Escondido ranging from outdoor adventure and activities, touring local wineries, art and antique shopping downtown and even exploring an incredible dinosaur museum ...]
Travel Photo postcard - Wynwood District Miami Welcome to the Travel Photo postcard series to get you out on the weekends and hopefully visit some of these wonderful destinations. Some of them maybe easy day road trips or even quick getaways from where you live so I hope this inspires you to see some of the world ...]
