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Visit Markleeville, California – January 2022

January 1, 2022 by DaveLeave a Comment

Located seemingly the 'middle of nowhere" this alpine community of approximately 200 people dates from the 1860s including a post office that opened in 1863. Located within the very sparsely populated Alpine County (only approximately 1200 people total live within the county), Markleyville is the largest community. There are no incorporated communities within Alpine County. Compared to South Lake Tahoe which is a major tourist destination both in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: California, Drinking, Lake Tahoe, Lodge, Museum, Nevada, Restaurants, Shopping Mall, Sierra Nevada, Traffic, Walking tour

Visit Minsk, Belarus – December 2021

December 1, 2021 by DaveLeave a Comment

Off the beaten path for most visitors to Europe, the country is slowly opening up to tourism - with the waiving of a visa for a number of countries for short term visitors flying into and out of Minsk - which began in early 2017. The airport is not located within the city - rather it can take up to an hour to reach the city center. Refreshingly one doesn't find the crowds and tourist buses all pining to see the same historic sites as one would … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: Airport, Architecture, Bus Travel, Europe, France, History, Italy, Museum, Visa

Visit Charleston, South Carolina – November 2021

November 1, 2021 by DaveLeave a Comment

This historic city was founded in 1670 as Charles Town - moved to its present day location in 1680 and changed its name to its current spelling in 1783. Boasts a modern airport that is manageable in size - not intimating to travelers. The airport is located about a 30 minute drive away from the historic French Quarter - visitors can either take taxis, ride sharing services or use one of the often slow buses (takes up to an hour). The historic … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: Airport, Animal Rescue, Aquarium, Bus Travel, Drinking, Food and Wine, Restaurants, Shopping Mall, South Carolina, Walking tour

Mark Twain Country, Missouri – October 2021

October 1, 2021 by DaveLeave a Comment

One of the world's greatest travelers, Mark Twain once said, (we won't reference the common Twain quote here) "...nothing so liberalizes a man and expands the kindly instincts that nature put in him as travel and contact with many kinds of people." During our International travels we sometimes come across Mark Twain monuments indicating his prior visit. The man got around. Mark Twain was born in what is still very rural Missouri. When you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: Fishing, Florida, Mississippi, Missouri, Museum, Village, Walking tour, Wildlife

Los Alamos, California – September 2021

September 1, 2021 by DaveLeave a Comment

Los Alamos (population approximately 1,900). Sometimes, even in such a populated state as California one finds little windows into both the past and the present. Located 2 hours north of downtown Los Angeles, this tiny town is one such destination. It remains rooted in its history yet fully embraces the contemporary. Charming in its visual appeal, the town encompasses some 7 blocks of restaurants, wine tasting rooms, several hotels, antiques … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: Antiques, Bakeries, Beer, California, Drinking, History, Los Angeles, Olives, Restaurants, Saloon, Wine Tasting

Bagan, Myanmar – August 2021

August 1, 2021 by Dave2 Comments

Bagan is located in approximately central Myanmar and is accessed via flight or bus - the closest airport is the Nyaung U Airport about 30 minutes from Old Bagan city and daily flights operate to and from Yangon as well as select other domestic cities. Visitors may also take a bus from Yangon to Bagan - allow 10 hours for this journey and dress warmly as the buses are often quite chilly inside. The Bagan Plains are situated along the banks of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: Airport, Burma, Bus Travel, Hot Air Balloon, Journey, Restaurants

The Biltmore, Asheville North Carolina – July 2021

July 1, 2021 by Dave1 Comment

This impressive property features what is the largest still privately owned family home in the United States of America - the mansion is over 178,000 square feet featuring 250 rooms. It was built between 1889 and 1895 by businessman and art collector George Vanderbilt (part of the banking and steamship family). More then 1,000 laborers were hired to complete this uniquely impressive home - that somewhat resembles a French chateau. Vanderbuilt … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: America, Art, Food and Wine, New York City, North Carolina, Shopping Mall, Village, Walking tour, Washington DC, Wine Tasting

Ballarat, Australia – June 2021

June 1, 2021 by DaveLeave a Comment

Located between 75 and 90 minutes by train from downtown Melbourne, Ballarat is the state of Victoria's largest inland community (visiting during December, check out the u-pick cherry orchards in Bacchus Marsh - a rail stop on the way to Ballarat). Known for its gold mines, Ballarat has a very 'western' feel. Gold was first discovered in the area in 1851 and like other gold strikes around the planet, this region was soon flooded with miners - … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: Architecture, Australia, Gold Mining, London, Museum, Walking tour

ACRE, San Jose del Cabo, Baja California – May 2021

May 1, 2021 by DaveLeave a Comment

This 25 acre palm studded oasis founded by two Canadians sits on the edge of the Sierra de la Laguna foothills, a short drive from the center of San Jose del Cabo. Depending on the route one may pass through over narrow dirt roads - past primitive looking pens holding cows - a complete contrast in comparison to the well-kept and orderly grounds of the resort. ACRE (pronounced, ahh-cray) is known for its quiet setting among the naturally … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: Baja California, California, Dessert, Drinking, Palm Trees, Resort, Restaurants

China Ranch Date Farm & Bakery – April 2021

April 1, 2021 by DaveLeave a Comment

Most likely the most northern commercial date farm in the state of California - this remote ranch is well worth making the trek out to buy delicious dates (some 1,500 trees and 20 varieties). Located about 90 minutes from Las Vegas and 4 hours from Los Angeles. The property has a fascinating history - settled by a Chinese man who came here pre-1900 after working the Borax mines in Death Valley. He mysteriously disappeared (probably forcibly run … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: Bakeries, California, Canyon, China, Death Valley, Hiking, History, Los Angeles, Mountain Climbing, Museum, Palm Trees, Shopping Mall, Trekking

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