It it occurred to us recently that there is one place in the world that we have missed, and that’s Appalachia.
Nature & the Environment
Behold another installment of our "Hey Presto!" series of posts. This is where you can sit back, pour your desired beverage and vicariously live the lives of everyday people going about their days, doing everyday activities. These "Hey Presto!" posts make it easy for you to tour the world from the comfort of…
Here's another travel test. How many of you know where Bandipur is? Probably only a handful of people. And that might be a bit sad, as it probably won't be as many people as it should: the world is like that: so big with so much to explore. Let's…
We love to feature these EarthCam videos / slice of life scenes from all across the globe. Set up by enterprising web geniuses, they rig their cameras to something stable, plug them into their computers and et voila, you're there. Today's webcam is Casino Pier South Seaside Heights in New Jersey, USA. …
Back in the olden days of the electric interwebs, the whole intent of the thing was to share. Commerce came along later and that was that: making money became more important than making friends or making a difference. Of course, if you work hard with good intent, then fortune - if not…
Those of you who know where Ulaanbaatar is, raise your hands and congratulations on being a world-aware citizen. For those who don't know, Ulaanbaatar is in Mongolia. When the name Mongolia comes up, what do you think Mongolia might be like? If you picture yaks and onagers, you're partially right. Do…
America sure loves to use "scary / threatening" monikers when it comes to naming places, sometimes. Scarville, Iowa. Hell, Michigan (we've been there.) Bitter End, Tennessee. Hurt, Virginia. Tombstone, Arizona. Bad Axe, Michigan. Dead Women Crossing, Oklahoma. (there are some funny ones, too. Bacon Level, Alabama. Booger…
You can always trust the Nordic people to think about ways to save the planet. They've been doing it for decades. They are surrounded by nature and, as such, they take care of their "home." Environmental consciousness is deeply ingrained in Nordic culture. These countries have a long history of valuing and respecting…
Some people have it tough. After huffing down one Mai Tai after another, they roll over the edge of their sun-chair and into a mouthful of sand. What to do? Well, order another Mai Tai to get rid of the sand, of course "Oh! but, where is my wallet?" It's floating…
Like you, we love to travel wherever and whenever we can. And, for the most part, that is both do-able and easy. Some places are - not surprisingly - out of the realm of reality for most of us (the North Pole for example) but out of the 195 countries on the planet,…
Maybe unknown to some. Maybe a bubbling-under hotspot. Maybe on everyone's lips except ours. But, in any case, let's talk about Siargao. It is a stunning tropical island located in the Philippines and has become increasingly popular among tourists in recent years. Here are several reasons why you should consider visiting Siargao…
When you think of that most marvelous of edifices, Stonehenge, what do you think of? Probably "Spinal Tap" but that's not history now, is it? No, probably second in line is your disappointment in not being able to run up and lick the sarsen standing stones. At one time - when your…
Wolves get a bad rap in the human world. Throughout history, wolves have often been portrayed negatively in folklore, mythology, and fairy tales. They are often depicted as villains, symbols of darkness, or as creatures that prey upon livestock and humans. These stories have perpetuated negative stereotypes and fear of wolves. But, anyone…
We love sharing the planet with our readers and friends. So much to see and do, and so little time, especially when you’re in our age bracket, And sometimes getting around to see these places are, sadly, a non-starter. So what can you do, but simply see the world vicariously.
A good day in Buenos Aires. Buenos Aires is one of those places that is on everyone's list to see. Even if you know nothing about it, you want to go there. Unless you've been under a rock all of this time, this is one of those must-see places on the planet. …
Doesn't sound like much fun, does it? Why would you want to go to a place that actually has the name mosquito in it? Especially if - like us - you grew up in a place where the annual plague of mosquitos appeared every summer - without fail - and completely ruined your…
Oh Canada. A place of some intrigue to many, there is always something new - and usually very old - when travelers peek under the hood. Sure, the names Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Quebec and Calgary always roll off people's lips. But, like anywhere else, out of the mists (real and imagined) are…
Are you one of those "been there, done that" kind of people? That's excellent if you are. The world is so big, we humans are so small and life is so short. So why not grab life by the horns and really go for it? How about a place that is…