Alaska at a Glance, Part 1
Alaska at a Glance – Summer is almost here and that means tourist season in Alaska.
Visiting the Uffizi Gallery
The same reason why you could want to visit the Uffizi Gallery might be the same reason why it could turn out to be a true test of your patience: its popularity.
Wicked Audio’s Evac Headphones, A Premium Traveling Choice
If you are looking for the quality of a $400 pair of headphones at a fraction of the cost, you will be more than pleased. I recommend these headphones to anyone looking for a high quality, low cost over-the-ear headphone, and they just happen to have a lifetime warranty too.
Valley of Fire Travel Adventures at a Spectacular Nevada State Park
Between Las Vegas and the Northern shore of Lake Mead stretches a most spectacular and awe-inspiring expanse of rugged gray sandstone mountains and rich red, carved rock mounds, which form a popular hiking and picnicking State Park called the Valley of Fire, attracting about 200,000 visitors a year.
Part Two: Off the Grid in San Francisco
Our guest post and monthly column comes from Howard Hian who was recently awarded a Gold Medal/First Place Award from the North American Travel Journalists Association’s annual international writing contest. Part Two: Off the Grid in San Francisco How to Get Around – When I made hotel reservations, I noticed that Pacific […]
On and Off the Grid in San Francisco – A Two Part Series
Travel decisions usually fall into well defined categories: where to stay, how to get around, what to do and where to eat, along with finding something different or “off the grid.” The definition of “off the grid” has morphed from living without public utilities to doing something out of the ordinary or unconventional. Given that, here’s my on the grid guide to San Francisco.
Spend A Weekend in the Fort Worth Area
We took a long weekend and went to some of the terrific places to learn and play in the Fort Worth area. We loved staying at the Hyatt Place Hotel in the Historic Stockyards so we could watch the famous live cattle drive right in front of the hotel twice daily.
Grapevine, Texas, A Hidden Jewel
With a long overnight delay in the Dallas/Fort Worth Airport we discovered Grapevine, Texas, the terrific hidden jewel of a small town nearby.
Aquarium Of The Bay on Pier 39, A Nice San Francisco Diversion
Located right in the heart of Pier 39 on the Embarcadero at Beach Street, this pleasant little diversion was perfect for a couple of free hours in the city by the bay.
Truckee Day-Cation
While Truckee, California is well known for hosting below freezing, single digit temperatures in the winter and often remembered for the ill fated pioneers who lost their lives there, it may not be first remembered for outstanding eateries, boutiques, and excellent day excursions, yet it certainly should be.
California – Nevada Connection for March 2013
A Round up of travel ideas by award-winning journalist Howard Hian
Temecula, An Adult Playground in S. California Wine Country
We were very sad to say goodbye to Temecula but so blessed to have experienced a taste of this unique, warm and indulgent destination. Temecula is Southern California treasure. You need to experience it to appreciate the many pleasures Temecula offers its visitors and residents, alike.