Alaska is the biggest state out of all fifty in the USA and consists of five regions: the Southwest, South Central, the Inside Passage, the Interior and the far North. The Southwest part of the state has a terrain that ranges from volcanoes to the Katmai National Park.
The park was...
For the past three weeks, I have been tossing “stuff” in my suitcase in preparation for a 3-week vacation in Khon Kaen, Thailand. These are the things I will need there, but dont need here on a daily basis. Things like, my portable DVD player, digital camera, books and magazines,...
Switzerland is the land of skiing, chocolate and very private banking. Ah, but there is so much more to experience in the land of neutrality.
Interlaken
Interlaken gets its highly creative name from sitting on the split of land between two lakes. If youre looking for a little...
The “Land of the Midnight Sun” has always been an amazing source of raw, rugged beauty and many think of Alaska only as a great summertime vacation destination. On the other hand, if you like to ski you may want to consider Alaska when planning your next ski vacation because it has...
Visa on Arrival
US Citizens carrying a diplomatic, official or tourist passport and in possession of an onward or return airline ticket do not require a visa to enter Thailand. Upon entry, Thai immigration officials will place an immigration stamp in the passport permitting a 30-day stay...
From time to time, holding on to the title of a timeshare may not be the best thing for you. While you have had some great memories in the past, it may be the worst thing you can do to keep the timeshare. Your finances could be the reason or something changes in you general lifestyle that does...
In your last big road trip with your kids, how many times did you hear are we there yet? and do you remember just how frustrating is it? Perhaps you dont remember that last big trip because youre trying desperately to avoid one, knowing your kids will distract you the whole way. Fortunately,...
Do you have a story of something that happened in a casino that is so unbelievable that no one believes you when you tell it? If so this contest is for you. The more bizarre the story, the better your chances of winning the contest will be, but all stories must be...
During the hot summer months, people worldwide tend to flock to different holiday destinations in order to escape their normal every day lives. It may be the perfect chance to get away with friends and family and the best thing is that there is an endless choice of places to go.
The...
There are more remedies for the business of life than an expensive two week vacation. Your hometown is full of amazing sights and sounds that you, with a bit of creativity and know-how, can turn into the perfect getaway.
1. Jungle Expidition
There are many parts of your hometown...
Often people ask what my favorite destination was in our sailboat travels. After twenty-five years, I still never vacillate. Why did I love the archipelago of S.E. Alaska so? I cannot begin to say precisely. It was everything; it was nothing. It was the beginning of a new adventure. It...
Swellendam, South Africa’s third oldest town is nestling at the foot of the Langeberg Mountains and has much to offer visitors who have an interest in history, nature, outdoor activities and art. Swellendam is ideally situated halfway between Cape Town and George and is therefore an ideal...