Sometimes, the most beautiful places you have left unexplored may be in your very own backyard. Now, I don’t literally mean the backyard of your house (although, that also may encompass of a lovely garden your wife busily planted away). By “backyard”, I mean the spots and locations within your country or city. United States is a huge piece of land, and without a doubt, has innumerable, beautiful places that are any tourist’s or vacationer’s … [Read more...]
Smell the Eucalyptus Trees
The Blue Mountains National Park is on the UNESCO Heritage List today and it attracts a large number of visitors to Sydney and New South Wales every year. It is simply refreshing to visit this delightful spot after spendingsome time in a large city of Sydney. Many would say ‘a true impression of Australia’ is what one gets after the Blue Mountains. But why are they called Blue? The answer is that eucalyptus oil evaporating releases the substance … [Read more...]
Top 8 Rooftop Bars in New York City
The only thing that makes a night (or day) out with friends better is good food and cold drinks. Add in a bar with panoramic city views, and you’ve got a night out that you’ll never want to end. Rooftop bar season is upon us, and no city does bar eats, drinks and views better than New York City. Head on up to any of these well-loved NYC rooftop bars to experience the best places to dine and drink with a view of the city that never … [Read more...]
Port Moresby Nature Park- Papua New Guinea – August 2015
This attraction on the outskirts of Port Moresby (mile marker 14) is well worth visiting. The gardens are meticulously maintained and there are always a number of orchids in bloom regardless of the time of year your visit. Workers are available to help guide you or answer any questions. The orchid gardens are part of a fairly new Adventure park which also contains a tall water-slide when you want to beat the heat. This nature park was founded … [Read more...]
Visit Paso Robles, California, (Before Everyone Else Does)
Rolling hills, gnarly oak trees, thermal spas, an innovative food scene, and some of the best wines produced in California (or anywhere) -- no I’m not talking about Napa Valley, or even Sonoma. Wine Enthusiast rated it a top destination in 2013. The Guardian calls it “the place to visit before everyone else does,” but the word is out - fine wine is being produced by boutique wineries in Paso Robles, California. Actually wine grapes have been … [Read more...]
Sedona Hummingbird Festival – The Most Beautiful Place in America to See Hummingbirds!
There will be three days of thought provoking presentations and discussions by world recognized hummingbird and conservation experts on a variety of topics: how to attract them, how to garden for them, and efforts to protect endangered hummingbirds. Photo Credit: Beth Kingsley Hawkins. Hummingbird being hand-fed by Sabine Pool. View Larger Image Sedona, Arizona, June 15, 2015 - The 4th Annual Sedona Hummingbird Festival invites residents … [Read more...]
Calling all Thrill Seekers: Soar, Fly and Zip across Colorado this Summer
DENVER (June 3, 2015). Colorado is known for its world-class skiing, riding and high-octane winter pursuits, but during the summer months, Colorado boasts a wide assortment of adventure activities, especially for adrenalin junkies. While many enjoy rafting the state’s first-rate rapids and biking down rugged mountain terrain, Colorado also offers a variety of attractions for those in search of a thrill. From ziplining across the Rockies in … [Read more...]
Pittsburgh’s Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens: The Center for Sustainable Landscapes
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, a great steel and glass Victorian greenhouse, once part of a dirty steel mill city has now been transformed into one of the world’s most energy-efficient structures. With the greenest public gardens of the world, it has put Pittsburgh on the map serving as a model of sustainability for the next century. Located in Schenley Park, one of Pittsburgh’s largest wide green areas, the Conservatory complex is … [Read more...]
Which Hawaiian Island Should I Visit?
The Hawaiian Islands are all unique Chооѕіng whісh Hаwаііаn Island to visit оn уоur vасаtіоn саn be a rеаllу nice рrоblеm tо have. It doesn't mаttеr which оnе уоu choose, you're still gоіng tо be in раrаdіѕе. And thаt is juѕt thе thіng ... you hаvе your сhоісе of gorgeous, exotic dream lаndѕ tо сhооѕе frоm with several unique islands to match individual personalities. Thе Five Hawaiian Iѕlаndѕ Maui - Vacation ѕроt оf thе stars Kauai - … [Read more...]
Halifax’s Historic Halliburton House Inn
From my ground-floor queen bedroom, I can hear the early evening final calls of the birds outside in the trees. Such a blissful moment, particularly after a late afternoon spring shower. We’re checked in at The Halliburton House Inn for a night, and I’m happy with everything in this room, from the cozy bed to the period furniture and fireplace. A coffee maker sits on the desk in a corner. A wing-back chair will serve as the perfect spot to … [Read more...]
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