My first introduction to gold mining in Colombia was through stories told years ago by a friend of the family. His father had been mining in the country sometime in the 1920s and hit it rich. He brought the gold back with him to the states by ship. But partway into his journey he began to suffer from yellow fever and probably malaria which left him delirious. His findings were stolen from him on the ship, leaving only a few nuggets in his … [Read more...]
A quick guide to great things to do when you visit Michigan
Michigan is a great state to visit. It is a vacationer's paradise with arts and culture, beaches, boats and lakes, nature activities, museums and history, vibrant cities, and sporting events galore. Take advantage of the businesses that keep people coming back to Michigan by offering perks to Detroit residents and visitors. Michigan is one of the Great Lakes states. Known for its scenic shorelines, the state has been making massive strides … [Read more...]
Visit Lauderdale Wins Top Honors from VISIT FLORIDA
Visit Lauderdale Takes Home Four Flagler Awards, Including Two Coveted Henry's GREATER FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (October 2022) – Visit Lauderdale, the destination marketing organization for Greater Fort Lauderdale (Broward County), made an impressive showing at the annual Florida Governor's Conference on Tourism, which took place on August 31, 2022. Each year, VISIT FLORIDA hosts the Flagler Awards to honor organizations who show exemplary … [Read more...]
Five Essentials To Take When Camping
To get properly organised for a camping holiday, you must think carefully about what you want to pack ahead of time. This guide is split into sections, to aid you in getting your own checklist organised. Preparation is key, as it is best to cover all bases when going on this type of independent trip. There’s a fine line between under packing and overpacking, and underpreparing and overpreparing. PRACTICAL EQUIPMENT These are the items that … [Read more...]
The South Beach Seafood Festival Celebrates their 10th Anniversary With a $10,000 Chef Prize, Popular Live Music Acts, and Enhanced Programming
(MIAMI, FLA.) – August, 2022 – South Florida's highly anticipated South Beach Seafood Festival is back for its 10th anniversary with a celebration that is gearing up to be the best yet with special programming, including a $10,000 chef prize and popular live musical guests, that will raise the bar for one of the country's leading seafood events. From Wednesday, October 19 through Saturday, October 22, the four-day festival is a curated culinary … [Read more...]
Beyond Barcelona—Beautiful Towns & Villages in Catalonia
The first thing that comes to mind when you think about Catalonia is probably Barcelona. And it's true, Barcelona is its most well-known, and by far the most visited, destination. But Catalonia has much more to offer than just its capital and lots of towns and villages worth exploring. In fact, Catalonia is one of my favorite places in the world, and I could go on and on about the many beautiful places to visit there. From medieval towns to … [Read more...]
Al Dar Islands, Bahrain – July 2022
A trip out to these islands takes about 10 minutes from Sitra - an island within the country that is partially set aside for industrial use. Sitra is located about 20 minutes by car from the central part of Manama. You come here for relaxation to enjoy one of several bucolic beaches that surround clear and calm waters. Park yourself on one of the beaches during a weekday (to avoid the often large crowds that descend upon the island during … [Read more...]
Sail Away on A Gulet Charter In Turkey
You are relaxing on the polished wooden deck of your own private boat in a beautiful secluded cove on the Aegean Sea. Lush vegetation and exotic flowers tumble down the rocks to the edge of the clear turquoise water. It sounds like a holiday fantasy – but with a gulet charter in Turkey it can easily come true. The country of Turkey has gradually become famous as a tourist destination for more discerning visitors – those looking for a … [Read more...]
My Highlights of a Visit to Cap Haitien, Haiti
Nonstop flights leave from Miami to Cap Haitien daily (only about an hour and 45 minutes) and the small airport is located only about 20 minutes from town. Arriving in the heat of the day it was a short walk to the entrance to the airport where musicians were jamming some local flavors. A quick breeze through customs (helped by the fact I was the first one off the plane), no luggage to pickup and I was soon outside of the airport where my … [Read more...]
Best Florida Destinations to Visit in 2022
One of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, Florida is a big state with many wonderful things to see and do. Those thinking about taking a trip to the Sunshine State will need to make some tough choices. That’s because one trip isn’t enough to enjoy everything the great state of Florida has to offer. With this in mind, we figured we’d offer a small list of quality destinations to consider. The following are seven of the best … [Read more...]
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