Travel Resources Guide
With Libya in the news again I've been thinking about my trip there in 2006 and how my experience was enhanced by the kindness of ordinary people. Maybe I got special treatment -- my travel buddy was my 9-year-old grandson and I'll go on record to say that there could not be a better duo! A gran
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Tallinn is the largest city and capital of Estonia, with a population of 404,000 as of 2009. It is situated on the banks of the Gulf of Finland, on the northern coast of Estonia. The city has been attacked, razed and pillaged on many occasions throughout history, including by the Germans in the
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Botswana is one of the few African countries that has a stable government, is rich in minerals, exquisite in natural beauty and has a strong currency. Their currency is, at this point, even stronger than the South African Rand. Even though South Africa is mostly seen as the advanced and stable count
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Barbados - probably the most famous Caribbean island there is, and certainly the one that's best suited for a fantastic Spring Break! Known all over the world for its gorgeous sandy beaches, sparkling waters, and tropical climate, Barbados is an island paradise that will suit you down to the gr
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Savour the expanse of wilderness at Kaziranga National Park, inhabited by highest population of one horned rhinoceros in the world. Spreading to the total area of 430 sq kms, it lies in the eastern state of Assam in India. The famed Kaziranga National Park is a World Heritage Site and now it has b
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The term classic car is frequently used to describe an older car. However, the exact meaning of the term classic car varies. Some may define a classic car as any car made before 1948. Other people define it as an antique car registration that was made over 15 years ago and can still function wel
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As I sat on the couch the other day after a taxing day at work, I was confronted with the inescapable truth that I am fan of the BBC program, TopGear. This admission might seem a little strange coming from a young woman with zero interest in cars. For instance, I certainly could not be considered th
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We as parents are always planning vacations for our children so that they will have the best of time, making sure they are having fun, hydrated, fed, busy with smiles on there faces and we as parents by the time the sun goes down are exhausted! Well What about us? Well I have discovered this works!
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Where in the world can you pet a dolphin, dodge a geyser, fly high in a hot air balloon, ogle at ostriches, and tour a castle - all in a single day? Napa Valley, of course. California's Napa Valley is famous for its 300+ vineyards and wineries, but there's so much more. It's also an exciting,
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If you're planning to travel for a while with a backpack and stay at hostels around the world, you will be surprised at how little you actually need and how liberating it can be to be carrying a minimalist number of possessions. Some people are tempted to buy huge backpacks and stuff them full to th
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