California’s legendary Pacific Coast Highway Route 1 meanders along California’s coast from Northern Mendocino to Los Angeles. If car commercials get you excited, than get ready for one amazing road trip as Route 1 is the west coast’s gateway to nature and luxury. To better enjoy the Californian sun, rent [...]
Ethereal steam drifted through the cold winter air, shifting and swirling white against the black sky in the light of a nearly full moon. Hot water cascaded peacefully into the pool where dozens of people soaked in Strawberry Park Hot Springs. It was spring break, and while there were some [...]
In general, beach destinations are calm, relaxing and serene. However, many main tourist beaches such as Waikiki or Long Beach are far from relaxing. Many beaches are flooded with people and activities, thus creating a more vibrant than relaxing atmosphere. If you are looking to kick back and relax, these [...]
From colorful coral to mysterious shipwrecks to fish and sea turtles, there’s a lot of scenery the underwater world has to offer. And with ocean covering over 70 percent of the earth’s surface, there’s a lot of underwater world to explore. So grab your air tank, strap on your mask [...]
The steel tank was 15 feet tall and full of beer and a man I’d just met was pulling me a pint. Right. From. The. Barrel. The foamy black goodness that is Vernal Menthe, Ska Brewing Company’s deliciously minty summer stout filled the glass and I toasted my hosts just [...]
When you’re looking for a way to beat the heat and go for a swim, it can also be nice to skip the crowds. Everybody has that one friend of a friend who always goes to the same secret swimming hole and is a little reluctant to tell you where [...]
Millions of people visit British Columbia every year. But a very, very small percentage of those people make the trip to the west coast of Vancouver Island. In a way this is a good thing, as having the coast inundated with millions of tourists would ruin the splendor of the [...]
Bungee jumping is a thrill-seeking experience that involves jumping from a moving or a fixed base while attached to a bungee cord. Bungee jumping either becomes an addiction from the quick adrenaline rush or a one-time-only experience. Prospective jumpers have a world of bases to jump from, but only a [...]
It’s hard to find someone that isn’t made at least a little bit nervous when flying. Tight connection times, cramped spaces, expensive chicken salad sandwiches and turbulence will put even the most seasoned traveler on edge. The best way to deal with that anxiety is to have a professional make [...]
The Mayans were a fascinating civilization known for their amazing architecture, unique written language and advanced knowledge of the stars. They inhabited a large region of what is now Mexico and the northern countries of Central America. The decline of their civilization is still something of a mystery, but their [...]