Nuuskio National Park is easily accessible from Helsinki, Finland - about a 30 minute non stop bus ride or slightly longer with bus combined with train (stop in Espoo). The modern and state of the art Haltia "green" Visitor's center is the self proclaimed "gateway to Finland's National treasures) and is located about 2km outside of the park. A stop here is worthwhile for the interactive exhibits that explore Finland's natural heritage, a cafe … [Read more...]
Bonneville Salt Flats – June 2025
Driving on the great 80 transcontinental highway - about 120 clicks due west of Salt Lake City and a short drive from the casino town of Wendover in Nevada (with some large billboards advertising clubs with plenty of scantily clad girls), motorists will stumble upon a section of the state that is remarkably flat and white in all directions. These are the densely packed salt flats of Bonneville. Bonneville Speedway is located about 10 minutes … [Read more...]
Coffeyville, Kansas – May 2025
Located in the far south east corner of Kansas (just across the Oklahoma state line), this tiny community of 10,000 is not on the itinerary of most travelers - in other words, visitors generally do not randomly pass through its city limits. Perhaps known as the site of the last two bank robberies attempted by the Dalton Gang (Coffeyville was their hometown). Visitors will want to stop in the quaint old historic part of town - (almost feels like … [Read more...]
The Flying Wienie, Cedar Rapids Iowa – April 2025
Cedar Rapids is often associated with corn, the great flood of 2008, The National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library and perhaps the film, Cedar Rapids staring Ed Helms and a few other funny actors. But it is also is home to the much lesser-known Flying Wienie. Originally a Shell Oil Station, this restaurant was founded in 1999 by chef John Martin. When one drives by, its hard not to miss spotting this homey restaurant. First of all its name … [Read more...]
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park – March 2025
This under the radar National Park is highly worth visiting. Visitors can access the park and its rim drives and hiking trails from either the north rim or the south rim. The canyon features some of the steepest walls we have ever seen - it is not the deepest canyon we have visited (that would be Colca Canyon in Peru) but for sheer wow factor, this one is hard to beat. Located in the western part of the state, to access the north rim, one drives … [Read more...]
Kehrwieder Chocolaterie & Cafe Tallinn Estonia – February 2025
Kehrwieder Chocolaterie & Cafe is located in the heart of Tallinn, Estonia at Saiakang 1 (Raekoja Plats). This "medieval" style cafe is situated on a level below the narrow cobblestone streets. They have a diversity of seating, ranging from dimly lit cave style rooms to a garden terrace across the street to outside seating in one of Tallinn's primary plazas. The most romantic seating is inside - a candle on the table, stone floors, narrow … [Read more...]
Arches National Park, Utah – January 2025
One of the most impressive of the western National Parks, Arches National Park should be on the bucket list anyone traveling through Utah. It is large enough that one should plan on at least two days to visit (be prepared to do plenty of hiking), taking advantage of lesser crowds in the early morning hour and late evening (as well as excellent lighting for photography enthusiasts). The park offers excellent photos almost everywhere one turns. … [Read more...]
Herbert Hoover, Library & Birthplace – West Branch, Iowa – December 2024
"In the middle of nowhere" as it were when Herbert Hoover was born here, it still seems that way for visitors not from this area. Located along the great interstate 80 (which spans New York to San Francisco), the Herbert Hoover Library & Birthplace is about a 15 minute drive from the nearest town, Iowa City (population about 80,000). It is humbling to see where Hoover was born - a since restored very small wooden two-room cottage. He did not grow … [Read more...]
The Heidelberg Project, Detroit – November 2024
The Heidelberg Project is located in Detroit's McDougall Hunt neighborhood, only about a 10 minute drive from downtown Detroit. It encompasses a long block of street art. Its name comes from one of its bordering streets, Heidelberg Street. While often referred to as eclectic art, and it is, however art is truly defined by the eye of the viewer. And in this case, this community art is created by building pieces and forms from common items used … [Read more...]
Darwin, California – October 2024
Fairly isolated, this small town has a population of somewhere between 30 and 35 full time residents (including those who live in some trailers on the outskirts of the downtown area). Today the town is a mix of various artists, characters and those who value their privacy. Straddling being a living town and a ghost town, remarkably it still exists. The residents change over the years but the town doesn't seem to grow much. Named after Darwin … [Read more...]
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