This charming and picturesque city is the oldest continuously inhabited European settlement in the United States having been founded in 1565. Located about 50 minutes south east of Jacksonville, the city is located along the coast on the eastern part of the state. Its reach is small enough to navigate with short drives or by foot in the very historic downtown area. The city offers numerous highlights both historical, architectural and natural. … [Read more...]
Wilson, Arkansas – February 2026
One stumbles into this town and quickly realizes its significantly different then other small Arkansas farming towns. Located only 45 minutes from downtown Memphis, Wilson is a small town with a very picturesque center (the Wilson Square). Visiting the square almost feels like being on a movie set. Highlights include the Wilson Café, Gunn's Supermarket (a remarkably well stocked grocery store for a tiny town), White's Mercantile (owned and … [Read more...]
Why Online Entertainment Is Popular While Traveling
Traveling often means waiting: airports, transfers, delayed departures, and quiet evenings away from home. During these moments, many travelers turn to online entertainment simply because it is always available. Studies show that digital media use during trips averages more than six hours a day, which reflects how naturally phones and tablets fit into travel routines. Streaming video, music, social platforms, mobile games, podcasts, and online … [Read more...]
Tamarindos, Farm to Table San Jose del Cabo, Mexico – January 2026
This organic farm is located within a very short drive of central San Jose del Cabo on easily passable dirt roads once leaving the center of San Jose del Cabo. Alternatively, allow about 30-35 minutes walking from the center of town (generally a pleasant walk during the wintertime with roaming cows and a diversity of birds hanging around the fresh water). Founded in 2006, this farm + restaurant + cooking school is operated by Chef Enrique … [Read more...]
Ystad, Southern Sweden – December 2025
This picturesque town is a photographers dream, especially during late spring and summer. If the town was only historical buildings (of which there are plenty) it would be a beautiful place - but then throw in the gorgeous array of flowers and blooming trees during this time of year, and if its not too much to ask - warm days with lots of sunshine! For a small town (the core is only about 17,000 people) Ystad packs a punch for tourism. There are … [Read more...]
Grand Ole Opry, Nashville Tennessee – November 2025
A must visit for any country music lover - this is the country's longest running radio broadcast, dating from 1925 with the first show broadcasted on Nashville station WSM - now a 50,000 watt radio station that still broadcasts the Friday and Saturday Opry shows and plays country music full time (including being able to listen live via the Internet). Sirius XM Radio Channel 59 (Willie's Place) also broadcasts these shows on the weekends. … [Read more...]
Fjällbacka, Western Sweden – October 2025
This is one of the more picturesque towns along Western Sweden - located about a 90 minutes drive north of Gothenburg. Colorful buildings line the harbor - and on a clear and warm day this is the perfect spot to enjoy an ice cream or duck into any of a number of specialty shops here. Fjällbacka is also well known among Swedes because the country's top selling crime novel author, Camilla Lackberg sets her novels here. She is most known for her … [Read more...]
Sacramento Zoo, California – September 2025
Located only about 10 minutes from downtown Sacramento at 3930 West Land Park Drive (which incidentally is the capital city of the state of California). Coveted parking spots are located curbside right across the street from the entrance on 16th Ave. Although most likely one will need to park much further away Originally only about 4 acres the zoo opened as William Land Park Zoo in 1927 with only 40 animals. In 1960 the zoo was expanded to its … [Read more...]
Saline Valley Warm Springs, Death Valley – August 2025
This is arguably the coolest, best and most intriguing oasis in the entire state of California. If one were to plant a hot spring in the most remote of locations, it would be here - in Saline Valley. Certainly one of California's most remote desert valleys and one of the state's longest dirt roads - these hot springs are at least 3 hours from any sort of paved road. One can enter Saline Valley via either the North (Inyo mountains) or South passes … [Read more...]
Nuuskio National Park Finland – July 2025
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...]
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