I can’t believe it’s time for “Where in the world am I?” again! Last week’s photo proved a bit challenging, but with a little research, Cathy Sweeney from Traveling With Sweeney got it right. Here are some clues for this week’s photo: No, it’s not a spaceship or something Dr. Seuss dreamt up. The architect […]
Fragrant cedars, stately oaks and ancient tree ferns reach up toward the sky… Gentle creeks trickle into swan-filled lily ponds… Meandering footpaths wind along serpentine canals to mysterious grottoes… The exotic botanical gardens of Parque Terra Nostra seem almost primeval. Secluded in the heart of the Azores’ São Miguel Island, Terra Nostra will leave you […]
Located about 68 miles (109 kilometers) from Madrid, the medieval city of Ávila is completely encircled by some very well preserved (and photogenic) walls. However, the 11th century walls aren’t the only attraction in town; Ávila has numerous Romanesque churches, Gothic palaces, and a fortified cathedral worth visiting too. It’s no wonder that the city is a UNESCO World […]
Jeremy at Budget Travel Adventures started a fun new series on Wednesdays called “Where in the world am I?” where he posts a mystery photo and asks his readers to guess where it was taken. He’s invited other travel bloggers to take part as well, so here’s my entry for this week! Last week’s photo was […]
Summer is upon us and soon, millions of Americans will be getting ready for their well-deserved vacations. The main purpose of a vacation is to “get away from it all,” and no one wants any added stress while they’re away from home. This is especially true on an international trip, when there are even more […]
Jeremy at Budget Travel Adventures started a fun new series called “Where in the world am I?” where he posts a mystery photo every Wednesday and asks his readers to guess where it was taken. He’s invited other travel bloggers to take part as well, so here’s my first entry! Here are some clues about […]
I’ll admit it—I’m a train nerd. I won’t even try to deny it. I always look forward to traveling by rail whenever possible. I will sometimes take a train even if it’s not the most direct way to get from Point A to Point B. I’ll also admit that I’m a nerd when it comes […]
Siena is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Unlike Venice or Rome however, I didn’t have a mental picture of what to expect before I went there. For centuries Siena has been in the shadow of its neighbor and rival, Firenze (Florence), but to me it’s even more breathtaking. Nestled in […]
This week’s submission for Travel Photo Thursday was taken at the Topkapı Palace in Istanbul, Turkey. I loved the colors and patterns on this exterior tiled wall, looking up toward the eaves of the roof. The Topkapı Palace was constructed between 1466 and 1478 for Sultan Mehmet II and served as the was the primary residence of the […]
Do you like the ocean to be as warm as bathwater? Or would you prefer a cool and refreshing dip instead? Summer is fast approaching and vacationers in the U.S. will soon be hitting the beaches and lakeshores in droves. Here are ten popular spots, along with their average air and water temperatures for mid-July […]
