April 3rd, 2011 Playing in grandma’s attic used to be a common occurrence — back when more houses actually had attics. Kids could make forts out of trucks and boxes or play dress up with old fashioned clothes. Young girls would pretend to be Anne Frank and boys might get caught up looking at their grandfather’s old military [...]
February 19th, 2010 One of the great things about Rome is its history and significance throughout the centuries. It is one of the oldest cities in the world and certainly ranks among the oldest in the Western world. There are various aspects of the city and society that are reflected in this though it is extremely easy to [...]
January 6th, 2010 The state of Georgia was one of the first thirteen colonies that put their fists up to British rule. It was the last to be established but it happened in 1733. It accepted the U.S. Constitution in 1788 and was the forth state to do so. Later, it became one of the seven confederate states [...]
August 17th, 2009 Truro is a moderately sized city in Cornwall, England. Its population is approximately 21,000 people, and has the distinction of being the most southern city in Great Britain. Its origins were as a mining town, and it quickly grew due to its industry and its status in the trade routes. It retains an historic feel [...]
August 3rd, 2009 The only section of England that is located on River Tweed’s northern bank is Berwick-upon-Tweed. Due to this fact, there is a unique and interesting history to the town. This town is the gateway into England for Scotland, it is a port and has been a stronghold due to these facts for many years. The [...]
July 7th, 2009 While the Balearic Islands are often considered together as a whole, or at least a common grouping of islands off the coast of Spain, they are each unique in their various cultural heritage aspects and scenic elements. Majorca is the largest and most heavily populated. It often defines the perspective of the Balearic Islands as [...]
May 29th, 2009 Cape Town is magnificently beautiful, naturally. Like one with experience gains beauty, the heritage, the history and the culture draw many tourists and visitors to Cape Town, South Africa. Hotels are booked far in advance in the regions that the vineyards are located and it is best to make reservations for accommodations in advance. One [...]
May 29th, 2009 When I first saw a report about how Dubai, apparently running out of shoreline, started to build it’s own artificial man-made island in the shape of a palm tree called The Palm Islands. An artificial island to accommodate the best Hotels and Restaurants Dubai has to offer. It was built with dredgers loaded with sand [...]
May 29th, 2009 Have you ever seen a Shooting Star? Sometimes in the wee hours of the night if your awake and looking out at the night sky you can see a streak of brilliant light cut a blazing trail in the sky. This is what’s called a Shooting Star. Well, it’s really not a shooting star; real [...]
May 21st, 2009 If you’re a world adventurer looking for luxury travel, Singapore will not disappoint. Situated between old worlds and new worlds, the place will constantly reveal more and more, and at your leisurely pace. There are many layers to this city, and it’s very likely that everyone will find what they’re looking for. No large city [...]
February 18th, 2009 Although Phuket is known as the largest island in the Kingdom of Thailand, it is actually a collection of islands. There is the main island of Phuket and 39 smaller islands. Together they create an island paradise that is a dream vacation for many. Tourism has become the major industry for Phuket, which played a [...]
January 20th, 2009 A famous vacation destination, Goa is the smallest state in India. An oasis of beaches, the area is renowned for its stunning mix of sand, ocean, sun, and fun. Lots of younger travelers are attracted to the dance clubs in Goa that are famous for trance music and raves. Located on India’s west coast, the [...]