by Linda Aksomitis | Feb 6, 2017
Mist rolled off the waters of the bay, shrouding the seaside fishing community of Morro Bay, as well as Morro Rock, the formation also known as the Gibraltar of the Pacific. About 23 million years old, the rock is all that remains of an ancient volcano. The rock...
by Linda Aksomitis | Dec 23, 2016
It’s no secret that Florida is North America’s top destination for snowbirds. After all, what’s not to love about average temperatures of 70 degrees when a lot of the continent is preoccupied with icy highways and sidewalks that need shoveling?...
by Linda Aksomitis | Oct 21, 2016
The Philippines have so much to offer visitors, it’s no surprise tourism is one of the major industries. Between the friendliness of the people and the country’s amazing natural wonders, I’ve certainly enjoyed my 10 day visit! The infographic below,...
by Linda Aksomitis | Jul 13, 2016
Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo, a Portuguese explorer, described California’s Oxnard Plain as “a land of everlasting summers,” way back in 1542. And today’s vacationers seem to agree with him, since Oxnard is a popular destination, regardless of the...
by Linda Aksomitis | Jun 27, 2016
A visit to the Yukon is full of many unexpected discoveries–one of the most unusual being the turquoise hue of Kluane Lake. While many head to the Caribbean for its turquoise, few even know that Kluane National Park has such beautiful water. According to NASA...
by Linda Aksomitis | Jan 24, 2016
Isla de San Martin, today’s St. Martin Island/Sint Maarten, must have seemed to be a green gem in the Caribbean Sea when Columbus became the first European to see it on November 11, 1493–St. Martin’s Day. It was Columbus’s second Caribbean trip...
Uncover Outlaw Legends at Boot Hill in Ogallala, Nebraska’s Cowboy CapitalOgallala, Nebraska, is known as known as the state's cowboy capital. Some of its legends are found in Boot Hill, the last resting place for some drovers.
Check out this Scottsbluff NE Tapas Bar – The Tangled TumbleweedVisit The Tangled Tumbleweed Tapas Bar in Scottsbluff, NE, to try some great "small bites" along with fine wines & craft beers, & check out their gift shop.
Discover Carhenge Pop Culture Roadside Attraction in NebraskaThe free Carhenge pop culture roadside attraction in Nebraska is a replica of England's Stonehenge built from same sized vintage cars painted grey.
The Warship That Never Went to War: Vasa Museum in StockholmStockholm's Vasa Museum is home to the only fully preserved 17th century warship. The 69 m long, 50+ m tall ship is housed along with maritime artifacts.
Legacy of the Plains Museum – Westward Ho to Gering, NebraskaThe new, ultra-modern, Legacy of the Plains Museum in Gering, Nebraska, curates the importance of Western Nebraska to the development of the West.
Courthouse Rock & Jail Rock: Hiking the Oregon National Historic TrailHiking to the top of Jail Rock gives you a 40-mile view of Courthouse Rock and the Nebraska Plains area on the historic Oregon Trail of the 1840s.
Best California Winery Tour – Halter Ranch Winery[…]
Hear Cajun and Zydeco Music at the Cajun Grand Old Opry — Eunice, LA[…]
Discover the Legends of Devil’s Gate — Landmark in WyomingDevil's Gate is a Wyoming landmark registered on the National Register of Historic Place. The site is in the Rattlesnake Mountains on the Sweetwater River.
Check out the 1908 Old West Montana Bar in Miles City[…]