Sightseeing

It's raining in the Cidade Maravilhosa and you're on vacation. What to do when beaches and major attractions are rained out? No need to despair. A little rainy weather doesn't mean the end of...

Water fountains have a long and interesting history. Dating as far back as Ancient Greece, where they were built over natural springs, and moving forward to the present, people have always been...

The Washington Monument is one of the most iconic structures in Washington, DC. Rising to the top of the Monument is a memorable experience. And the tickets are FREE!! However you need to get...

Yosemite Park offers breath-taking displays of some of the best American landscapes painted by nature. The roads are few so it is not difficult to find your way around while in the car, but if you...

While the "City That Never Sleeps" may be one of the world's most expensive destinations, there are numerous ways a visitor can enjoy New York without spending a dime. From expansive parks, to...

Orlando, Florida is a popular vacation spot. There is a lot to do there from amusement parks to sports. Here are some of the other things you can do in Orlando, Florida.

Celebrate Spring with a visit to the Lilac Festival in Rochester, NY. Begun in 1898, every May the festival features the glorious fragrance and color of lilacs, live entertainment, arts and...

The Harold Washington Library is the largest public library in the world. The gigantic building, located at 400 S State Street in Chicago, sports an impressive exterior and an expansive interior....

While working in Alaska I came to Close with a black bear.

If you are planning to visit Washington DC this year - some sightseeing tips to get the most out of your trip.

There are variations based on the particular species of dolphin and location, but generally speaking dolphins eat small and mid-sized fish like anchovies, cod, herring, and mackerel. Squids are...

With Lookout Mountain, Signal Mountain and other beautiful hilltops towering over the downtown valley, Chattanooga is an ideal location for taking in the reds, oranges and yellows as the trees...

Traveling to Door County, Wisconsin can make for a memorable fall vacation. Seeing the fall colors in Door County is relaxing and spectacular and you'll leave with some wonderful photographs....

Off the southeastern coast of Spain lies the island of Majorca, surrounded by stunning beaches and clear waters. The community of Alcudia on the northeastern side of this vacation resort island...

Unique entertainment awaits you as you journey to Albuquerque, New Mexico from Oct. 3 through the 12th.

We return from a trip with junky souvenirs and some photos. Here's an easy way to keep those travel memories longer by writing a poem about the trip.

Don't let high gas prices keep you from enjoying fall foliage in nc this year. With a little planning, web searching and a little help from the locals, you can find peak foliage without it...

We all know who they are. They are awestruck by everything they see, their eyes light up at the first sight of a local, and they always want to talk. Surely you know I'm talking about tourists!...

Aruba is one of the smaller Caribbean Islands, measuring only seventy five square miles. Yet it offers a breathtaking coastline, old gold mines, pristine beaches, volcanic rock formations,...

Ridge upon ridge of forest straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. World renowned for its diversity of plant and animal life, the beauty...

Amarillo, Texas, in the center of the Texas Panhandle, is bordered by New Mexico and Oklahoma. You can find everything you have ever dreamed about Texas. Visit canyons, see cowboys, eat steaks...

Visitors to Berkeley, California don’t have to spend money to have a lot of fun, with plenty of free things to do all over town. From a large and inviting college campus to dramatic ocean pier to...

Yes New York can be a dangerous place, but it can be a fun place to visit. So if you have a week or even days to spare and want to know the best places to visit during your visit,especially if you...

Taking great vacation photos isn't always about composition or "get me in front of the Eiffel Tower". Great vacation photos conjure up memories and feelings from when the photos were taken. Here...

Here are tips to help you make the most out of your trip to Greenwich Village in New York City.

Filled with cool, hip people and tons of great restaurants, bars, and shops, the Park Slope area of Brooklyn offers an alternative for New Yorkers who want more green in their lives. The...

My hometown is in North Carolina. Due to the extremely high percentage of very few things to do, my friends and I often traveled to New York City in search of something new and exciting. No matter...

New York City has five boroughs: The Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island. When most people think of New York City, they think of Manhattan, which hosts Broadway theater, the...

If you live near Boston or happen to be in Boston in mid-May, one event to attend is the Make Way for Ducklings Parade. Based on the beloved children's classic by Robert McCloskey, the parade...

London is one of Europe's most populated city and holds some of its most impressive tourist attractions. When planning a trip to London, there are some things that absolutely cannot be missed....

The word "Okefenokee" comes from the Native Americans, who inhabited the area and described it as "quivering earth" or "Land of the Trembling Earth" because of the unstable peat masses within the...

Made up of more than 43,500 acres of pristine shoreline and upland forest, Cape Cod National Seashore attracts nearly 5 million visitors each year. Established in 1961, the park is the perfect...

With so many things to see and do in Moscow, you may be tempted to see the Kremlin from the outside only. Think again.