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Sedona, Arizona: 8 Scenic Hikes
Looking to do some hiking in and around scenic Sedona, Arizona? Here are eight easy-to-moderate hikes with breathtaking views.
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There's gold in them thar hills! A brief history of gold rushes and strikes in the United States.
A non-exhaustive history of gold finds in the United States during the nineteenth century with some historical background.
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10 Must-Visit Places in South Korea
South Korea is a popular tourist destination in East Asia. Here are 10 cities and attractions to visit, from the bustling city of Seoul to islands like Jeju-do.
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Tokyo 101: The beginner's guide for first-time tourists to Japan's megalopolis.
A primer in the basics of travelling to and within Japan's capital and largest city, Tokyo.
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Must-see State Historic State Parks in California
A short list of unique and interesting historical state parks in the state of California.
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State High Points of the United States: A brief overview.
A brief overview of the highest elevations in the fifty United States and District of Columbia with tips on how to reach them.
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Japan: Ten Places off the Beaten Path
Given that Japan is well known for its dense population—125 million living in a place roughly the size of California—it might be hard to imagine it having many off-the-beaten-path places. Rest assured that it does, and take it from me—they are absolutely magical.
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Historic state capitol buildings in the United States
Overview. Many states in the U.S. have an old, historic state capitol, no longer in use as a functioning legislative hall and in many cases these historic structures are located close to the current capitol buildings, which are typically grander,...
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At Europe's edge: Portugal's best kept secret - Ilha de Berlenga.
Overview. If you look a map of Portugal about midpoint off the country’s coast just north of Lisbon are a group of islands in the Atlantic about ten kilometers from the coastal town of Peniche. Known as the Berlenga Islands in English they are...
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Below Sea Level: 10 of the Lowest Points in the World
What are the lowest points in the world? Here are ten locations that lie below sea level. Some areas may surprise you!
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New England: Ten Great State Parks
Ten must-see state parks in New England famous for their waterfalls, mountains, notches, lakes, and historical significance.
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Lower Mid-Atlantic: Ten Great State Parks in Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia
1. Cape Henlopen State Park, Delaware. A beautiful spit of sand that abuts the Delaware River and marks the boundary between the Atlantic Ocean, Cape Henlopen is well known for its World War II batteries that stood guard over the mouth of the...
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Upper Mid Atlantic. Ten Great State Parks in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.
High Point State Park, New Jersey. Occupying the high ground at the northern tip of New Jersey High Point State Park contains the state’s highest elevation, High Point (1,803’), which is crowned by the impressive 220 foot war monument, easily...
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Tourist Trap USA: 10 Places to Avoid on Your Next Summer Vacation
Here are ten places NOT to go on your next summer vacation!
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Prairies USA: The National Grasslands of America's Heartland
Overview. Largely administered by the United States Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service the National Grasslands are a logical outgrowth of their counterparts - the National Forests. All but three of the nation’s National Grasslands are...
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Southern California Theme Parks: Review of Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, Legoland, Sea World, and Universal Studios.
Disneyland Resort, Anaheim. There are county fairs, theme parks, …and then there is Disney. Build it and they will come, and they have. Disneyland is in a league of its own and sets the very standards the other theme parks across the country and...
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Midwest: Ten Great State Parks
Hocking Hills State Park, Ohio. In south central Ohio Hocking Hills State Park preserves some unique geological features that are atypical of theMidwest. The state park preserves cliffs, waterfalls, potholes, caves, hollows, and creeks, and a...
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A Guide to Snorkeling at La Jolla Cove in San Diego
California has surprisingly few good places to snorkel because of its heavy surf. La Jolla Cove in San Diego County is sheltered from the wave activity, making for great snorkeling conditions.
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Malaysia: Ten places worth visiting (in no particular order).
Overview: Malaysia is a country that occupies the southern block of the Malay Peninsula, or West Malysia, below the Isthmus of Kra (Thailand) and the northern third of the island of Borneo, or east Malaysia. East Malaysia is composed of the state of...
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Philadelphia's Top 14 Historic Sites
While Philadelphia is full of gorgeous colonial- and Federal-style buildings with Independence National Historical Park as the centerpiece, there's so much more to see! Discover 14 of Philadelphia's other must-visit historic sites.
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Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado
Overview. (Entrance fee is $20.00 per vehicle good for seven days as of summer 2010). Established in 1915, Colorado’s Rocky Mountain National Park is nearing its centennial thanks to the efforts of Enos Mills, who led the drive to preserve this...
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Eastern Europe: Ten Must See Cities Off the Beaten Path
1. Krakow, Poland. Krakow survived the destruction of World War II precisely because it was off the beaten path of the advancing Soviet Army and retreating Nazis. Located south of the main front, which flattened the Polish capital of Warsaw, Krakow...
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Southern Europe: Ten Must See Cities Off the Beaten Path
1. San Gimignano, Italy. No more populated that a dying community on the Great Plains, San Gimignano’s small population of just over seven thousand defies this town’s illustrious past which is punctuated in a physical sense by its multiple...
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Macau: A Historical Walking Tour
Macau (Aomen) is possibly the most interesting city in East Asia, yet it is also the most underappreciated. Join me on a four-part walking tour to discover Macau’s history and character.
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Stone, Steel, and Bronze: Ten Great American Memorials, Monuments, and Shrines.
A quick guide to some of the iconic monuments and memorials in the United States and their significance in the country's history.
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Main Street U.S.A.: Exploring the Nation's County Courthouses
Unique to the United States the rich and diverse assortment of county courthouses are a time capsule of the country's architectural history.
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Palms to Redwoods: Driving the California Coast
A summary of the highlights and off-the-beaten path places along California's 800 miles of coastline.
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Places Worth Visiting in Okinawa: Kudaka-jima
Overview. This is the first in a series “places worth visiting”, a collection of personal travel narratives on visiting unique locations around the world. They are based on personal recollections and photographs and are meant to give the reader...
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The San Diego Zoo and Safari Park
Overview. The San Diego Zoo is an outgrowth of the 1915 Pan American Exhibition hosted by the city of San Diego. The Zoo has more than 4000 animals and more than 800 species making it the world’s largest collection with an emphasis on rare...
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The National Parks of California
A brief overview and guide to the respective and diverse parks, sites, and monuments of the National Park Service in the state of California.
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Waterfalls USA
A quick but non-exhaustive guide to some of the finest and well known waterfalls in the United States organized by region.
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Vermont: Places off the Beaten Path
Great places to visit in the Green Mountain State, ranging from waterfalls to museums to mountains.
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North Carolina: Places Worth Visiting
Historic and natural beauty in the coastal, Piedmont, and mountain parts of the state.
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20 Most Historic Cities in the United States
This is a list of 20 historic cities in the United States. This list is not exhaustive.
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Ben Nevis. Hiking the U.K.'s Highest Mountain.
Ben Nevis. Hiking U.K.’s Highest Mountain. Any trip to Scotland is incomplete without a trip to the Scottish Highlands. Not particularly lofty, these mountains are better known for their mystifying beauty and ruggedness. The combination of high...
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Hiking Hoverla. Ukraine's Highest Mountain.
A personal account of hiking the highest mountain in Ukraine, Hoverla.
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Hard-luck on Austria's Grossglockner
Hard-luck on Austria’s Grossglockner. Austria’s tallest mountain, Grossglockner (3798 meters, 12,461’) remains one of the top destinations in the country, if not central Europe, for a few reasons. Roughly translated it means “Big Bell”...
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God, Gold, Glory, and Spice: When Portugal and Spain Ruled the World
What happened in 1494 when Pope Alexander VI authored the Treaty of Tordesillas between John II of Portugal and Ferdinand of Aragon?
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12 Great Hikes in San Diego County
This article contains a dozen beautiful hikes in San Diego County: desert, ocean, and everything in between.
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The Spanish Missions of California
Includes a brief description of each of the twenty-one California missions founded by the Spanish and Mexicans as well as practical information such as overview, history and architectural highlights.
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Climbing Mount Kinabalu. The world's strangest mountain.
A brief overview of the geology and hiking Malaysia's highest mountain, also considered the high point of South East Asia.
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The State Capitols: photos, facts, and feats.
Alabama, Montgomery.The current structure, a domed Greek Revival building, was built in 1851 and overlooks the city from elevated ground known as Goat Hill. It is the second structure to stand on the site since Montgomery became the state’s...
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The Capitals of Central Europe
Berlin, Germany. The city’s exact date of origin is unknown but there is enough evidence to suggest that a settlement was in existence in 1192. Berlin is no stranger to change and to the forces of history that have shaped the city, especially in...
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The Churches of Old Lviv, Ukraine
A non-exhaustive historical overview of some of the chapels, churches, and cathedrals in Lviv, Ukraine.
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Hidden Gems: America's less visited National Parks.
Less visited but no less spectacular these National Parks in the United States are worth your time and a less crowded alternative to the high wattage parks such as Grand Canyon and Yosemite.
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San Diego: Places Worth Visiting
San Diego’s self-anointed nickname “America’s finest city” is maybe too cliché to underwrite what is in most respects a fine city. The weather in this city of 1.35 million is impeccable. With a dry, moderate year-round climate San Diego is...
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Ten great places to snorkel
United States 1. Biscayne National Park, Florida. A stone’s throw from metropolitan Miami, Biscayne National Park is a sanctuary that preserves and protects the most northerly coral reef along Florida’s Atlantic coast. Famous for its Elkhorn...
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High and Dry: Climbing the high points of southern California: San Gorgonio, San Antonio, San Jacinto, and Santiago Peak
San Gorgonio Mountain (11,499’, 3505 meters) is a must for peak baggers. Southern California’s highest peak positively dominates the surroundings for miles with a bit of competition from the neighboring mountains, San Jacinto (10,804’), and...
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Top 10 Places to Visit in Japan
A short description and photos of ten wonderful places not to miss while visiting Japan.
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12 Places to Visit in Hampton Roads, Virginia
Historic, natural, and architectural delights in this less-traveled part of Virgina.
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Okinawa: A to Z
Okinawa: A to Z Araha Beach: Located close to various U.S. bases, namely Camp Foster and Camp Lester, and the San-A department store. Araha beach is good for people watching, walking, strolling, and jogging. It also has a swimming area that has...
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Island-hopping in southern Japan: Ishigaki, Iriomote, Taketomi and Hateruma by ferry
Most visitors to Okinawa, Japan’s southernmost prefecture, don’t go beyond the shores of the namesake island. However, Okinawa prefecture is far flung and includes islands that are strung out across almost 600 kilometers of ocean. Okinawa island...
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Seoul, Korea: Space out on Space-A.
One of the fringe benefits of the military, or being a military dependent, is the privilege of riding on the little-known network of air travel that circumnavigates the globe and supports US military installations with personnel and supplies. While...
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Forget Fuji. Climbing Japan's second tallest: Kita-dake
Forget Fuji. Climbing Japan's second tallest: Kita-dake "He who climbs Fuji once is wise, he who climbs it twice is a fool." So goes the old Japanese proverb and anyone who has climbed Fuji knows why. It's obvious why so many climb Fuji, Japan's...