Famous for its maple syrup, harsh winters, and unparalleled natural beauty, Vermont is a popular destination for Americans looking to escape their chaotic and stressful lives in east coast cities like Boston, New York and Philadelphia. As a child, my family vacationed in Vermont many times, making the long drive up from Maryland. We always …
New Hampshire is a state well known for its impressive stretches of wilderness, filled with incredible natural beauty and fascinating wildlife. White Mountain National Forest in the north, with the towering Mount Washington, draws people to visit for winter adventures, and the natural beauty offers a wide array of stunning waterfalls for those willing to …
Think of Downtown Dallas and several things will probably spring straight to mind. The historic moments marking DT Dallas’s past with sadness. The glitz and glamor associated with the city from its oil industry dollars and the eighties Dallas themed TV show. The famous football team and their equally famous group of cheerleaders. Has Downtown …
As the largest city in New Zealand’s South Island, Christchurch acts as a gateway to some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. Having suffered a major earthquake in 2010 and 2011, the city is still regenerating. A lot of the damage remains today, with seemingly endless construction works and a destroyed church right …
With its ancient gilded temples, chanting monks and wafting incense, Thailand is considered by many Westerners to be the pinnacle of exotic destinations. There’s no doubt about it, Thailand is rich in culture and history, not to mention friendly people, bustling cities and amazing cuisine. For nature-lovers and eco-tourists, rural Thailand has become a big …
Iceland has been called the ‘’Land of Ice and Fire’’ because they co-exist equally in this country. In actual fact, ice covers just 10% of this Island of contrasts, yet it has Europe’s largest glaciers. The national population is a mere 330,000, with the majority living in the capital, Reykjavik, and its immediate hinterland. It …
Famous for Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming is a land of stately mountains, oil rigs, and wide-open plains, where you might still see cowboys rounding up steers and cattle just like they did in previous centuries. Most of Wyoming’s waterfalls are located in the aforementioned park, but not all of them. Please remember that the state …
Famous for its amazing beaches, beautiful people and fanatic soccer culture, Brazil is also a wild and exotic country with lots to offer in the way of natural beauty. It’s also home to the Amazon River and rainforests, which, along with Brazil’s high annual rainfall and dramatic changes in elevation, make the country home to …
A small city located on Pennsylvania’s only coast with the Great Lakes, Erie has many great outdoor activities – both on the lake and in surrounding forests. These, combined with excellent museums and world-class restaurants, make Erie a great tourist destination for visitors looking to escape the busier areas located elsewhere in the Great Lakes …
Malta is a small archipelago of beautiful islands found amongst the rolling waves of the Mediterranean Sea. It’s a unique nation to visit because the country’s geographical location between North Africa and Italy has given the islands here a diversity that’s hardly matched anywhere else in Europe. There are influences from across the neighboring regions …