The waters and winds of Chesapeake Bay never rest, and over the eons they have built up and carved away countless land masses. The Island of Chincoteague, about five miles off Virginia's Eastern Shore, rose from the Chesapeake's waters about four thousand years ago and is surrounded by vast areas of marsh. More than twenty miles of the tiny island's coastline, in fact, consists of marshes, and the vast majority of its land mass is less than 10...more
If you go to Chincoteague Island during the last week of July, you're probably there for the Pony Penning and Auction, like approximately 50,000 other visitors. You'll be in for an exciting time, but what you won't see is the sort of round-up which takes place on Federal grazing lands in the Western United States. There'll be no helicopters herding exhausted mustangs into waiting trucks from far above The 150 ponies of the Chincoteague Island...more
The mountains loom and the bluest sky reaches beyond the heavens, soaring endlessly, dotted with fluffy clouds that make insignificant shadows over the rolling prairies. You have the sense that those who have laid claim to this grand land have done so only temporarily. In a way, it makes you feel free, more open to new experiences and adventures. Montana, Big Sky country, with its colorful history and extraordinary landscape, has experiences and adventures for everyone.Montana sets the scene for the mystique and drama of the Old West. Cowboys and Indians and some of our favorite western characters, like Buffalo Bill Cody, Calamity Jane, Sitting Bull and General George Armstrong Custer, planted their feet in Montana soil. In fact, the southeast corner of Montana is known as Custer Country. General Custer and his troops rode through the area in the 1870's, making their last stand in 1876 at Little Big Horn, where they fell at the hands of Sitting Bull and his Sioux and Cheyenne braves. Little Big Horn National Monument commemorates this event and documents Custer's life and career. Also in Custer Country, along Interstate 90, you see a large looming rock towering over the plains....more
The tourism industry in Thailand truly took off when US soldiers started to arrive in the 1960s for Rest and Recuperation (R&R) during the Vietnam War period. Coinciding, international mass tourism sharply increased during the same period due to the rising standard of living, more people acquiring more free time and due to improvements in...more
When visiting Southern California, consider using San Diego as your base camp. Many world famous attractions, and most everything you might need can be found within a short drive of downtown San Diego. The locals often say that everything is within 20 minutes of downtown. This can be by car, on foot, or by using their excellent public...more
Getting to set out exploring New Zealand in a Spaceship is something that people are lucky enough to do every day, but setting out in a Hybrid model takes this luck to a level of luxury! I was fortunate enough to take one of these beautiful vehicles for a weekend away up to the Bay of Islands.FRI - Just finished work and am getting the grand tour through Machina Electrica, learning all about the bells and whistles of this fascinating vehicle. We were lucky enough to be given a very thorough explanation of the hybrid but as my partner and I both discovered, we were a little bit too excited about the whole thing to have actually listened. Note to self, when someone is explaining information to you about how something works, it is best to listen and stop your mind racing a million miles an hour thinking about all the fantastic things you are about to see!We arrived in Paihia about 11pm at night after being stuck in typical Friday afternoon traffic leaving Auckland and some roadworks along the way. Nothing could faze us however and we easily found some signs leading us to a camper van allowed pay and display car park that would be our sleeping arrangements for the night.SAT - Waking...more
Dordogne is one of the most beautiful regions in France. With its stunning castles and lush forests, Dordogne has the appearance of having emerged straight out of a fairytale. There are many monuments, Chateaux, and rustic villages dotting the region...more
Iceland is a large island situated in the North Atlantic Ocean. It is home to many spectacular mountains and is one of the more novel holiday spots in Europe. Despite its name, only about 10% of the island is actually covered in ice. The country also...more
Mexico has always been a prime destination for tourists, and the Yucatán Peninsula is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. The Yucatán Peninsula is located in the south-eastern region of Mexico and is comprised of several...more
In past few years, serviced apartments have become popular as short stay option of accommodation. People have started loving this new concept in luxury living. It is obvious for everyone to love the well furnished luxury apartments with all the...more
This is a proved fact that apartment rentals are the most cost effective and comfortable option of accommodation. Nowadays, with introduction of serviced apartment rental concept, it has become more customers friendly and convenient for people. Due...more
Traveling is one of life's greatest pleasures, but you might not have considered whether your style of tourism could actually be a drain on your destination's resources. The good news: today, it's easier than ever to find alternatives to traditional...more