CAMPING Death Valley National Park features a variety of campgrounds, some quite large like the 1000+ Sunset campground near Furnace creek (only open in the winter months), to just a few camp spaces. Many campgrounds close for the summer season - approximately mid April through mid October. For the campgrounds that do stay open in the summer months, often the prices will be cheaper. We have often found campgrounds closed in the park due to … [Read more...]
Death Valley, CA – Restaurants & Food
If you set your expectations low for culinary options prior to visiting Death Valley you won't be disappointed at all. In our experience, the food tends to be average and over priced. But you have to remember, this is in the middle of the desert - it's not like you can just walk out and pick fresh lettuce in the 120+ heat at times! PANAMINT SPRINGS Restaurant & bar review coming soon! STOVEPIPE WELLS Badwater Saloon - like the Tollroad … [Read more...]
Death Valley, CA – More Info
In addition to collecting information first hand from numerous trips to Death Valley, a big thanks goes out to the Death Valley National Park guide books, the guides at Scotty's Castle and park rangers for helping supply information for this article. Flash Flood, Panamint Valley - waters flowing down to the very seasonal Lake Levart Mojave Brown, always be careful hiking or biking near rocks in cooler weather in Death … [Read more...]
Around the World on a Motorbike
I had the opportunity recently to meet Vladimir A. Yarets - he is 62 years old, and is deaf and mute. Whats interesting is he is traveling around the world on a motorbike. The photo above is of Vladimir and his bike when I met him like 10 years later in Germany! I first met him in San Francisco California. … [Read more...]
Tarboush, Comida Arabe, Lima Peru – September 2005
Tarboush, Comida Arabe Lima Peru - Tarboush serves Arabic food and is a wonderful eatery located in the heart of the Miraflores district across from Kennedy Park in Lima. The owner is from Palestine and cooks authentic Middle Eastern food. Glance around the walls inside the restaurant; you will see photos from a variety of middle Eastern countries including but not limited to Jordan, Palestine, and Jerusalem. This restaurant has sidewalk … [Read more...]
Marlborough Wine Region, New Zealand – August 2005
Marlborough Wine Region New Zealand - The world famous Marlborough wine growing region is located on the north part of of New Zealand's South Island. If you are coming from Wellington on the north Island hop on a ferry and drive south east of the town of Picton. By far this area is known for its excellent crisp, clean Sauvignon Blancs and to a lesser extent its Pinot Noirs. This region is home to New Zealand's largest producing wine industry. … [Read more...]
New Zealand, South Island
New Zealand is a land of incredible natural beauty, ranging from lush rainforests, to towering peaks covered with glaciers, to isolated fjords that on a clear day will absolutely take one's breath away. New Zealand is best enjoyed out of doors. When you tell someone that you are going to be going "off the beaten path" you might as well be telling them you are going to New Zealand's South Island. This guide highlights a 14-day trip the author … [Read more...]
New Zealand, South Island – Driving
Most all of the roads on the South Island are very narrow with little or no shoulder space. Driving is on the left hand side of the road - if you come from a country where you drive on the right hand side of the road, you have to pay extra attention to be sure you are driving on the correct side of the road. Bicycling is quite popular in New Zealand in the summer time, and with the narrow roads and no shoulders, you have to be extremely … [Read more...]
New Zealand, South Island – Christchurch
After driving around the South Island coming into Christchurch can be somewhat of a shock as this is by far the largest city on the island and it can be a bit crowded - especially in comparison to the empty roads found on most of the rest of the South Island. This is not a large city by global standards but is large by New Zealand standards - with nearly 400,000 people. One can't help but notice the intriguing looking Gothic type buildings and … [Read more...]
New Zealand, South Island – Gold Mining
Gold Prospecting is easy to do on the South Island, mostly in part because a large number of gold mines are scattered throughout the island. New Zealand's gold rush, in the mid to late 1800's was after the big rush in California. So called Fossicking, IE, gold panning is allowed in many areas - with special "fossicking" sites available for visitor's to use free of charge. There are still quite a few active mines - those who visit some of the … [Read more...]
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