Even the driver seemed surprised! Bad sign, these guys have seen it all. In the center of the brightly painted wheel, where the hub should have attached to the axle, was a jagged gaping hole. We’d already used our spare wheel and our jack wasn’t working anyway, so we did what anyone in West Africa would do in this situation: we settled in to wait for help. The merciless sun bullied most passengers into the shade of a nearby tree. They sat … [Read more...]
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Mission at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex with July Special Events
10, 9, ignition sequence start,6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, zero. All engines running. Liftoff! We have a liftoff! Thirty-two minutes past the hour. Liftoff on Apollo 11!'" --Jack King, NASA Chief of Public Information, July 16, 1969 'Liftoff! We have liftoff!' CAPE CANAVERAL – KENNEDY SPACE CENTER – The countdown is on! This July will mark 50 years since the historic Apollo 11 mission launched for its journey to the Moon from LC-39 at Kennedy … [Read more...]
Why You Should Consider Traveling On A Shuttle Bus
Are you currently prepping for an upcoming vacation? If so, you’re going to have a lot of questions to answer. If you make a wrong decision, there is a big chance that you’re going to ruin your entire trip. Many people do not put a lot of emphasis on their form of transportation. This is definitely a mistake. After all, your form of transportation could very well make or break the trip. Within this guide, you’re going to learn a great deal more … [Read more...]
Five Reasons to Visit Medellin
Lonely Planet named Colombia 2nd best country to visit in 2017. I first visited Colombia a few years ago, when I set foot into the walled city of Cartagena. I had just finished reading Colombian author Gabriel Garcia Marquez’ Love in the Time of Cholera, and as I moved through the old town in Cartagena, pages of his novel came to life, setting the tone for that trip. I discovered a colorful, romantic city where Latin music and dancing greeted me … [Read more...]
Sri Lanka Destination Guide
Sri Lanka has never really been on my bucket list of countries to see. However, I was recently invited to a destination wedding in this country and decided to take the opportunity to discover the island and what it has to offer. Sri Lanka truly has something for everyone, from its laid-back beach towns, spectacular train journeys, to historical ruins, to tea estates to hiking up mountain peaks. This island nation has been voted top country for … [Read more...]
Gorgeous Grenada, #Caribbean – March 2019
Grenada may not be on most traveler's radar, but this small island in the southern Caribbean offers a diversity of picturesque postcard views along with a number of activities and attractions. Originally discovered by the 'west', Christopher Columbus first saw the island in 1498. A number of airlines fly here including American, Delta, Jet Blue, Air Canada, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and Liat. The tiny Maurice Bishop International … [Read more...]
You Should Experience Goa At Least Once In Your Lifetime And Here’s Why
Goa is the smallest state of India, which is a popular tourist destination as well. There are plenty of beaches in both North and South Goa, where tourists enjoy various fun activities throughout the day and night. Apart from the adventurous water sports, like scuba diving, parasailing, kayaking, and snorkelling; people also indulge in fishing, taking sunbath, bike ride and paragliding on these beaches. There are numbers of famous churches, forts … [Read more...]
Magical Alaska: Tips for Planning a Northern Lights Vacation
Our world is filled with amazing sights that leave us in awe, but only rare events can come close to the magic of Aurora Borealis! This exciting phenomenon only occurs on dark, cold nights at high latitudes, which makes Alaska the perfect destination for enjoying this hypnotic green glow on the horizon. So, if you want to witness this scarlet spectacle, pack your bags and plan an unforgettable Northern Lights vacation! Pick the right time … [Read more...]
Trekking Torres Del Paine National Park in Patagonia
"The clearest way into the universe is through a forest wilderness.” - John Muir I like to think that John Muir was correct in many of his writings. And I also like to think that Torres del Paine is as close as it gets to the wilderness that he describes, the one that fuses the soul into the universe. Located at the southern end of Chile, deep in South America’s famed Patagonia region, this majestic national park surely ranks among the most … [Read more...]
A Layover Trip to Athens
It’s not everyday that I get to feel like I’m living in history, but that’s exactly how I felt looking at the rolling hills of Athens from the top of the Acropolis, images from 300 flashing in and out of my head (I know I know 300 is Sparta not Athens). I was on my way to Iceland from Singapore after attending a trade show on the island nation. There were no direct flights available; what’s more, there wasn’t even a simple connecting … [Read more...]
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