Category: Travel
Bridges
I was thinking the other day as I crossed the George Washington Bridge about the beauty of bridges. Bridges themselves can be beautiful. They can also be used to see beauty. The view from the GW Bridge is one of the most beautiful one I have ever seen. I have been able to see it [...]
Packing Tips
Always pack as light as possible. The airlines like to charge for baggage to make up for lower ticket fares. The difference can always be spent of getting supplies at the arrival destination. Be careful not to over pack of you do not need it. Twenty pairs of socks can be convenient, but not if it costs $50 [...]
Travel Ideas- Water
Clean water is an issue in some foreign countries. If you are traveling to a country for the first time then water can sometimes be an issue. The problem is that not all countries properly filter their tap water. The third world is notorious for this. I have made the mistake of drinking tap water [...]
Egypt Travels
Egypt is part of Northern Africa. It is one of the best places in Africa to travel for tourists. The ancient world comes alive in Egypt. Cairo is the recommended starting point in Egypt. There are lots of things to do in Cairo. The Pyramids of Giza offer a full day of sightseeing. The [...]
Haiti and The Dominican Republic
Haiti and the Dominican Republic are two countries situated on the same island. The big question is why are there two countries sharing the same island? Haiti and the Dominican Republic grew out of two colonies on the island known as Hispaniola. Hispaniola is the island Christopher Columbus discovered in 1492. Haiti was originally a [...]
Tanzania the Heart of East Africa
There are many places to go in Africa, but Tanzania should be one of the first places on your list. It is home to Mount Kilimanjaro which is the tallest mountain in Africa. The beaches of Zanzibar are so beautiful. Tanzania is well known for its diving and snorkeling. If you are looking for wildlife [...]
Beautiful Brazil
A trip to Brazil yields a lot of adventure. Brazil has so much to offer the tourist. Brazil is the 5th largest country in the world in terms of landmass. It is actually larger than the continental United States(excluding Alaska). The population was 191 million according to 2010 records. The majority of the population lives [...]
Travel to Thailand
Travel to Thailand There are many ways to get to Thailand by air. There are many nonstop flights from international airports in Europe. For example, there are many air carriers who fly nonstop from London to Bangkok. This list includes Eva Airways, Thai Airways and Qantas Airways. Airfares vary depending on the time of year [...]
Beauty of Ecuador
Ecuador is known for it’s Amazon rainforests, the snowcapped Andean mountain peaks, and the beautiful Pacific coastline. There is a variety of different flora and fauna that will make you lose your breath. The country boasts a cultural broad spectrum that includes Indian, Mexican, African, and European. There are many great reasons to spend time [...]
Travel as a Break from the Real Word
Travel is a great way to get away from the monotony of day to day life. Most people go to work then come home. They do little else. Travel for most people comes every once in a while. The family takes their annual trip to Hawaii. A newlywed couple goes on a Caribbean cruise for the honeymoon. A retired [...]
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