The Portuguese pilot chatted amiably over the radio as our small plane banked around for a final approach. As we descended toward sand dunes and scrub brush, he explained why he left the air force for a more relaxed lifestyle. Mozambique was relaxed, good for his family, his wife had a job she enjoyed, he liked flying small planes, and the country was on ... [Read more]
Tokyo is more than just the capital of Japan. Known for its most punctual and developed railway system, since 1964, riding on Tokyo’s Shinkansen (high-speed trains) has been one of the reasons many visitors get to Tokyo, but Shinkansen is just the icing on the cake. Here are 10 reasons why you should visit Tokyo: 1. Food In an article in The Telegraph, ... [Read more]
It was a bit of a tropical symphony. The air outside my room buzzed with the calls of insects, birds, and monkeys. These sounds merged with the drips of millions of water droplets falling on the leaves after the rain to create a cacophony of tropical music. Despite the luxury around me, I felt as if I was indeed staying in the forest, in a natural ... [Read more]
1. Shrine of Our Lady of Altagracia - Higuey, Dominican Republic Image: Wikipedia.en 2. Las Lajas Sanctuary- Nariño, Colombia Image: Jungle_Boy/Flickr 3. Chapel of the Holy Cross - Sedona, Arizona Image: Wikipedia.en 4. Blagovishensky Cathedral- Kharkov, Ukraine Image: Trey Ratcliff, Stuck in Customs 5. Hallgrímskirkja - Reykjavik, Iceland Image: ... [Read more]
You’ve heard of the wonderful things to do when vacationing in Tuscany, but where is Tuscany? The region of Tuscany, according to VisitTuscany.com is made up of 10 provinces: Florence, Arezzo, Grosseto, Livorno, Lucca, Massa Carrara, Pisa, Pistoia, Prato, and Siena. The capital is Florence and in Italian, Tuscany is Toscana. A first timer to the region ... [Read more]
When we hear about California, it’s usually concerning celebrities or beach side fun, but this state is actually one of the most diverse and visually appealing locations in America. This is due to the presence of countless different types of landscapes, climates, and tourist attractions. The best places to visit in California lie within ten of its ... [Read more]