I’ve always had a thing for Napoleon Bonaparte. After all, he was a pretty amazing guy. In addition to his military exploits, he oversaw the centralization of the French government, established the Bank of France, got the French people to accept the metric system (something I doubt even Barack Obama could do in the United States), reformed the law (the Napoleonic Code still forms the basis of legal process in a quarter of the world), and … [Read more...]
The Caves of Chattanooga
When I tell Lilia that we are going to view bats, she is scared at first. She knows bats only from horror movies and vampire stories in her favorite manga. All the same, she is willing to go. My concerns, as usual, are about accessibility. My daughter is deaf and uses a wheelchair. We are in the United States on our first mother-daughter trip. My husband and son are back home in Japan, busy with work, and summer school, and baseball practice. … [Read more...]
Day Trips from Fredericton, New Brunswick
Fredericton, the capital of the Canadian province of New Brunswick, offers plenty of outdoor, cultural and historic activities to fill any traveler’s itinerary. However, Fredericton is also uniquely located among some of the most incredible natural treasures and scenic places in the world. Within two hours in any direction, you’ll find the ocean, the mountains and forests, as well as spectacular natural phenomena (14-metre tides!) and historic … [Read more...]
Eco tourism in California, Guest Post
CALIFORNIA, America's leading state on Green Destinations California possesses some of the most innovative green destinations and eco-conservation programs in the United States, as well as the chance to be an eco-friendly visitor. As we all know, probably the biggest favor we can do to the environment is keeping our driving to a bare minimum, and California offers numerous car-free adventures to select from. Touring the state via Amtrak … [Read more...]
Benxi Water Cave
Today we visited the Benxi Water Cave - the temperature was about -9 Celsius outside while the inside of the cave was around 12 C - much more pleasant! This is the world's largest underground water cave system accessible by boat. Thousands of stalactites hang from the ceiling and the interior is lit up by both under water lights and lights near the ceilings. Beautiful eclectic pieces of stone line the riverbanks. The water is super clear and not … [Read more...]
Cancun Welcomes its very own Maya Museum
Cancun, Mexico (November 13, 2012) – The Cancun Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) is proud to announce the inauguration of one of the destination’s most anticipated attractions: Cancun’s Maya Museum. Mexico’s president, Felipe Calderon, presided over the inauguration ceremony on November 1. After six years of construction, the museum’s modern structure has become the largest ever built by the National Institute of Anthropology and History … [Read more...]
There’s a CHILL Coming to the Southland
The Queen Mary Re-Interprets Winter with 51 Days of Unique Attractions and Ancient Art of Chinese Ice Carving Makes Southland Debut Long Beach, CA (November 6, 2012) --- Already recognized around the world as a maritime icon, the Queen Mary regularly hosts world-class events and attractions. Beginning November 17, a new chapter in her history begins with the arrival of CHILL - a winter celebration like no other. CHILL presents traditional and … [Read more...]
Guilin the Glistening Gem of China
Driving out of the Guilin airport, you may immediately say to yourself, "Hey, where's all the beautiful scenery I was told about? All I see is flat ground, a highway and a dull 45 minute ride ahead of me to my hotel." Don't nod off just yet to take a nap because in about 20 minutes, peaks will rise out of the horizon and jut toward the sky forming a unique panoramic view that soon entirely engulfs your vision. At once, you understand why the … [Read more...]
Reflections of Ohrid – Macedonia
Let us set the scene for your visit - Lake Ohrid, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is one of Macedonia's true natural gems. Here are the basics: the old town of Ohrid is the place to stay with its ancient architecture, site of Europe's first University, site of where the Cyrillic alphabet was invented, steep cobblestone streets, small cafes and bars that are only accessible by foot or by boat and rocky secluded beaches perched at the base of steep … [Read more...]
Second Annual Baja California Culinary Fest
Oct. 11-14 Foodie Extravaganza Highlights Region’s Quintessential Cuisine and Wines TIJUANA, Mexico, Aug. 22, 2012 – The second annual Baja California Culinary Fest will celebrate the region’s artisan fare and premium wines in cities throughout Northern Baja on Oct. 11-14. Featuring special dinners, interactive events, cooking classes, competitions and entertainment, the region’s bountiful ingredients will take center stage with special guest … [Read more...]
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