Bakersfield is the ninth largest city in California and one that is growing at a staggering pace. At the moment 800,000 people call this place home and the numbers just keep going up. Bakersfield is home to the popular music genre that is known as the Bakersfield Sound and many well known country music artists have …
Oakland is the eight largest city in California and has a population of just over 400,00 people. The city is a trade center for the state due to its port, which is the busiest in the San Francisco Bay Area. The city has a rich sporting heritage with the Oakland Raiders and the Golden State …
Sacramento is the capital of California and a city that is rich with history, culture and countless things to impress you! The famous saying from Sacramento is that “California begins here” and after spending a little bit of time here you will understand why. It is a city that has never forgotten its past and …
Hemet is a small city in Southern California that has a handful of attractions worth visiting. Although Hemet is certainly not the epicenter of tourism within California, this is not necessarily a bad thing. The city has a laid back vibe with plenty of charm and some stunning scenery thanks to its location within the …
Long Beach is a city located in California with a population of about half a million. It is a very busy city that plays host to various festivals, sporting events and carnivals. The city has the second busiest container port in the United states as well as being one of the largest shipping ports in …
Redwood City can be found on the San Francisco peninsula in the Bay Area of Northern California and, although not one of California’s most frequented tourist destinations, the city does have a number of worthwhile attractions that are worth a visit. The city is forward thinking and has number of modern attractions to complement the …
The Philippines is a remarkable country made up of more than 7,000 islands. It is a country with a fast growing population and has a whole array of natural elements to contend with. There are 20 active volcano’s throughout the islands and the area is also prone to typhoons and other harsh weather conditions. Despite these …
It’s now commonly believed that if SeaWorld’s well-publicized troubles are not in its past, at least that there is light at the end of the tunnel. The truth is, however, that SeaWorld still has quite a ways to go before anyone who cares about the well being of people or animals can visit one of …
Saskatoon, located in the province of Saskatchewan, does not generally fall on any “must-see” list for visitors to Canada, but it should. There are two things, if nothing else, you need to bring with you to Saskatoon. You need a warm smile, and a sense of humor, because this is one of the friendliest and …
Merced is a county in the state of California built on agriculture and as such nature and the great outdoors still plays a big part here. Yosemite is nearby and the county offers a great staging area lying just off Hwy 140. But Merced also has attractions of its own to entice travelers. The most …