Iguazu Falls National Park, Argentina Part of the fun of traveling is adventure. When I read this article called “Playing Chicken with a Waterfall”, by AP writer Vanessa Nichols, it awakened the daredevil in me and I am now strongly considering a trip to Puerto Iguazu, Argentina. Nichols says, “Darting past jagged rocks, our speedboat […]
Salem Sue-World’s Largest Cow ——– Every town and city has its own tourists attraction, whether it be the tallest tree in the world, the oldest church, the biggest shopping mall, or the sweetest maple syrup. New Salem, North Dakota has a very unique attraction; the world’s largest cow. She stands 38 feet high and 50 […]
Small temples are built into the mountains in Taipei, Taiwan. Many are hidden deep within the walls of the hills. It is an adventure in itself to climb through the mountains and forests attempting to locate these temples, and once found- they are quite a site to see. In an article on Bootsnall.com by Vivien […]
One of the easier to find temples
View from Taipei temple
Magens Bay Beach, in St. Thomas, is located 3 miles north of the capital, Charlotte Amalie. It is a very inexpensive place to visit, and the site is breathtaking. Tourists come from all over the world to see this famous travel destination. In an article called “Virgin Sands,” Patricia Schultz says, “Much has been made […]
Many Mexican cities have become Americanized, but San Miguel de Allende perserves the Mexican authenticity that makes it a prime travel destination. In a New York Times article from May 22nd, James C. McKinley Jr. writes, “The jacaranda trees are blooming, and so too is this 16th-century colonial town, thanks to an ambitious renewal effort […]
Visiting the wine country in Napa Valley, CA used to require you to pay nearly as much as the cost of the trip for a weekend babysitter, or the stress of finding a place to leave the kids. Now, however, many of the wineries are providing family experiences and welcoming children of all ages- even […]
Now, we know that half the fun of traveling is tasting the native dishes in each of our destinations. Even within the United States, food is such an important part of vacationing. If you visit Missouri, Arthur Bryant’s Barbecue is a must. Located on Brooklyn Avenue in Kansas City, meals cost about 12 dollars and […]
Travelers often attempt to break language barriers by using hand signals, or gestures. But one must be careful in other countries. Signals may mean something entirely different outside of the U.S. In the book, “Do’s and Taboos Around the World,” Roger Axtell explains that hand gestures may cause awful misconceptions. “As he looked around the […]
