Nope, it's not Jamestown. Nor is it Plymouth. And neither is it the lost colony of Roanoke. Bet you didn't know, the oldest permanent European settlement in the US was founded in St. Augustine, Florida by Spanish conquistadors as early as 1565. It predates the next oldest European city (Santa Fe, New Mexico) by more than 4 decades. As of the time of this writing, the city has been continuously inhabited for 453 years. By North American standards, … [Read more...]
4 Can’t Miss Hikes Near St. George, Utah
Close to Zion National Park and several state parks and surrounded by mesmerizing red rock formations, St. George, Utah is a fantastic destination to enjoy the beauty America’s Southwest. Less than a two hours’ drive northwest of Las Vegas, you’ll quickly fall in love with the sweeping vistas, sandy dunes and tall slot canyons that dominate the landscape. While there are dozens of fabulous hikes to explore in this area, narrowing down the … [Read more...]
Visit Kyrgyzstan, Central Asia – August 2018
With a relaxed visa policy compared to some of its neighbors, Kyrgyzstan is fairly easy to access for citizens from a number of countries to pass through its' borders (visa not required). The country boasts a variety of outdoor attractions for the adventurist including trekking, horse riding, sleeping in Yurts, fishing and in the winter skiing and even heli-skiing. The topography is diverse, ranging from arid high altitude landscape to jagged … [Read more...]
3 Unexpected Surprises in Southwest Colorado’s Mesa Verde Country
Mesa Verde Country in Southwest Colorado often draws visitors because of the unique concentration of archaeology sites in the region (which is amazing!). But there are some surprises awaiting travelers to the area. Here are the top three ways to experience the unexpected in Mesa Verde Country. Mesa Verde National Park is just the beginning! The most famous archaeology site in the area is the award-winning Mesa Verde National Park. But … [Read more...]
Best Summer Event Resorts in Colorado
Colorado’s mountain resorts aren’t just ultimate winter destinations. Colorado mountain resorts are also ultimate summer destinations. Blame the comfortable climate (mild temperatures, no humidity, and no pesky insects), adventurous activities and of course great events. A Colorado summer is loaded with things to do like camping, rafting, ziplining, thrilling attractions, off-roading, hiking, biking and on and on. But what really makes a Colorado … [Read more...]
Gorilla Trekking in D R Congo Offered at Half Price
Congo is one of the 3 countries in the world where tourists have an opportunity for gorilla safaris and spend upto one hour with mountain gorillas in the jungle. Virunga national park is home to 6 habituated gorilla families available for trekking with other families still undergoing habituation process. The Democratic Republic of Congo shares a portion of the virunga volcano region which also occupies a small part of Rwanda called the Volcanoes … [Read more...]
Lahema National Park Estonia – June 2018
Lahema National Park is located about an hour outside of Tallinn, Estonia and is the largest National park in the country. It is home to over 200 bird species and around 900 different species of plants. On your way you can visit Jagala Falls, Estonia's most massive falls (about 8 meters tall). It is more impressive in its girth however and spans approximately 50 meters. In the winter, these falls freeze and one can walk behind them in a narrow … [Read more...]
Prepare for a Long Hike at Carlsbad Caverns
As tourist from all over the world pass us going uphill, some speak to us, some don’t, or can’t. Those that do speak tell us- “It’s not too late to turnaround.” “Too much for me!” “Wow, you’re carrying a lot of camera gear!” Those that don’t speak are either shy or gasping for oxygen as they struggle, pause and continue their hike up the steep switchbacks to exit Carlsbad Caverns. A handful are jogging upslope- Yes, jogging! Carlsbad … [Read more...]
An Oasis in Death Valley is Restored Beyond Its Original Grandeur
When exploring the vast open spaces of the Western United States, millions of travelers visit iconic National Parks like the Grand Canyon or Yosemite. For the uninitiated, Death Valley National Park may appear to simply be a wasteland with record breaking temperatures famous for frying eggs on blacktop. But dig deeper and you have one of the country’s largest National Parks with extremely comfortable daytime winter and early spring temperatures … [Read more...]
Visit Red Bluff California – April 2018
Red Bluff ("a good place to live") is a small community (approximately 14,000 people) located just west of the banks of the Sacramento River in Tehama County. Features a historic downtown district - easily walk-able spread out along Main Street. Downtown has a mix of historical buildings, shops and restaurants. The Sacred Heart Cathedral is one of the more picturesque buildings in this part of town - as is the Cone & Kimball Tower (a replica of … [Read more...]
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