Located off the coast of Venezuela, and forming a part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, is the booming tourist island of Aruba. With sandy beaches, warm temperatures year round, and a rich history that many tourists find fascinating, an Aruba resort vacation is the ticket to rest and relaxation. From sea diving to basking [...]

I am a fairly simple packer when it comes to preparing for my trips. I take just what is needed and not much extra, making it easy for me to be ready for my cheap flights. Recently, I came across a nifty statistic that drove home the environmental importance of packing light:
If just [...]

Tucked away in the scenic Ozark Mountains in southern Missouri, the small city of Branson has put out the welcome mat for [...]

Wait, what? An ode to a road? What road could possibly be worthy of “an ode.” The A272. Or at least that’s what Pieter Boogart believes, and I, too, believe him.
Boogaart’s book, A272: An Ode to a Road, is designed to prove that the A272 “is the Epitome of England.”
I, following the instructions of the [...]

Up in New Hampshire’s finest White Mountains, The Balsam’s Grand Resort Hotel is an amazing hotel. Of course, the Mount Washington Hotel is right near by, but I do believe that both of these upscale hotels each has its own special identity.
First of all, its award winning dining is to die for. The hotel offered [...]

Isle of Wight is the largest island off the UK coastline. Its beautiful, flowing, and relaxing landscape can be very attractive to travelers. But don’t let me say any more about this island, I haven’t traveled there yet. You want to hear from the experts.
Isle of Wight info contains an outstanding amount of information on [...]

As noted in the Fisherman’s Wharf article, some tasty fast food items were sampled during that trip.  In addition to these foods, we did enjoy a few meals at nicer restaurants.  Due to the location of our hotel and the location of people with whom we were meeting, all of our dinners were in Palo [...]

On a weekend trip to Washington, DC, we had a great afternoon of visiting some of the monuments that make up the nation’s capitol. 
Here is a pictorial review of the day:

The White House from the Ellipse side:
 
 Washington Memorial:
 
 Jefferson Memorial viewed from standing in front of the White House:
 

Lincoln Memorial viewed from the [...]