One of the highlights of the San Diego coastline is a stop at the historic Torrey Pines Gliderport located on the coastal bluffs north of La Jolla. First established as a soaring site in 1928. Gets very crowded - with both those coming to paraglide, or those learning to paraglide or those simply coming to watch those in the sky. Plenty of parking immediately near the gliderport - but this parking lot often fills up so there is another dirt … [Read more...]
Uluru, Australia – November 2017
This great rock has long been a focal point of the indigenous people's who have lived in the area for more than 20,000 years and who still live in its shadows. Sunrise and Sunset points are appropriately named and are great places to watch the suns hello and goodbye for the day. One can hike around the "rock" on a trail - or visit significant geological formations or places of significant cultural heritage. The Cultural Centre is in the … [Read more...]
Helsinki Finland – October 2017
Helsinki is Finland's capital city and sits on the edge of the Baltic Sea. There are approxiately 600,000 residents - much of the country's population lives in the southern part of the country. Helsinki boasts a number of attractions and plenty of events and festivals throughout the year. Attractions include the Temppeliaukion Church or "church of the rock" - a very unique Lutheran church that opened in 1969. The inside was carved out of solid … [Read more...]
Visit Baalbeck, Lebanon – September 2017
Baalbeck or as it was originally known 'Heliopolis' is a major historical site containing various temples and other buildings created by the Phoenicians and the Romans, among others. Located about 2 hours north of Beirut one can access Baalbeck by public transportation (which we did by using a mini-bus from the Cola Gas station, not far from the Hamza Mosque). The bus will make a significant climb out of Beirut over the mountains - ultimately … [Read more...]
Cultural Fiji – August 2017
Fiji, a country perhaps most known for its water in some circles and its rugby stars. But when you arrive here you realize there is much more than that! With plenty of resorts on a number of islands - it can be easy to miss out on the cultural aspects of this country. Take a tour and visit local markets, traditional villages and talk to locals for more insights on their country. All activities that will certainly give you a better perspective of … [Read more...]
The Legendary Ghan, Adelaide to Darwin – July 2017
A relaxing way to see Australia's interior is to take the Legendary Ghan. A number of rider options are available including premium class, private cabin with bathroom or reclining seats for the more budget conscious traveler. This great journey runs nearly 3000 kilometers between Darwin in the North and Adelaide in the south. It takes about 54 hours to cover this one way journey. Off train options are offered in the small towns of Katherine and … [Read more...]
Visit Malta – June 2017
Malta is a series of tiny islands located about 80 kilometers south of Sicily and east of Tunisia in the Mediterranean. The country has a rich cultural history with both Islamic and Catholic influence. It was a part of the British Empire until 1964 when it gained independence. The charming capital city of Valletta is Europe's smallest and with 450,000 people living on the islands Malta is one of the world's densest populated countries. Valletta … [Read more...]
Crocasaurus Cove, Darwin Australia – May 2017
This center is located right in downtown Darwin and is conveniently near many restaurants, shopping and hotels. Crocodiles are their focus and these impressive creatures certainly gather their fair share of attention. Some of the largest crocs in the world are on display here - including Bert from the original Crocodile Dundee movie. One of the main attractions is the Cage of Death, the only place in Australia where you can safely dive with … [Read more...]
Santa Catalina Island California – April 2017
About an hour boat ride (www.catalinaexpress.com) or a 15 minute helicopter ride (www.islandexpress.com) from the nation's second largest metropolitan region lies the unpopulated Santa Catalina Island. Many people visit for a day but the island offers a plethora of activities to keep one occupied for much longer. Avalon is the largest town on the island with about 3,700 full time residents. In contrast, the second largest and only other town of … [Read more...]
Taipei 101 – March 2017
Taipei 101 was completed in 2004 and was the world's tallest building for five years until that record was obliterated by the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. From base to the spire on the top the Taipei 101 stand 1,671 feet (approximately 509 meters). Based on its location in the city, it dominates the skyline - towering above hundreds of 'short' buildings. Visitors can enjoy good views on clear days by visiting the observation floor and deck on the … [Read more...]
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