As we enterer the city of Stockholm, Sweden, from the airport we looked to our right, just across the water near the Parliament Buildings and this sight made us gasp. We yelled for the Taxi driver to stop and call …
Category: Destinations
SALT LAKE CITY- BEYOND THE OLYMPICS by Ron Kapon
Let us start by dispelling several misconceptions. The first misconception is that the Mormons control everything in Utah. With a population over 1 3/4 million in greater Salt Lake, out of 2.3 million for the whole state, only 50% of …
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Welcome to Germany: Hanover, Hamburg and Frankfurt by Rita Cook
No trip to Europe would be complete without a stop in Germany. But to decide where to visit in Germany is hard because the country is full of interesting surprises. From a cultural standpoint, the art and history are unique, …
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The Icemen Goeth: Warming up to Québec’s Frozen H2O
When most people think about ice climbing, they draw a blank. Ice climbing? What the heck is that? Most people know all too well about rock climbing, that sport that is now practiced in every gymnasium in the country via …
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Magical Country of Myth, Legend, & Folklore
If you are a traveler who likes to have your imagination stimulated beyond the scenery of the place being visited, a trip to Ireland’s Northwestern regions will more than satisfy your mind. You can begin the trip by flying into …
LOST AND FOUND IN OUTER SPACE by Ron Kapon
If your travel plans call for a visit to Montgomery, Alabama and a trip through time to recount the Civil Rights Trail, Rosa Parks and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the Selma to Montgomery march, let me recommend you …
Visit Santa At the Real North Pole by Bonnie and Bill Neely
Setting out north of Rovaniemi, we had a short drive to Santa Village, which is what most tourists come to Rovaniemi to see. This tourist attraction is located right on the Arctic Circle, adding to the feeling that one has …
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Historic Fort Worth Stockyards and February Rodeo by Bonnie and Bill Neely
One of the most interesting places in Texas is the Fort Worth Historic Stockyards, an area you’ll find much entertainment for the entire family. It’s a great way to spend a few hours while waiting between planes, or a half …
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“New Jersey’s Revolutionary History”
More battles of the Revolution were fought in New Jersey than in any other colony/state. If you want to make Revolutionary War history come alive for yourself and your children, go to Morristown National Historic Park was America’s first national …
Single Parenting Down the Snake River by Brenda Elwell
The alarm went off at 5:00am. After three leisurely days of hiking and sightseeing through Yellowstone National Park it was a rude awakening. The day before, we had left Yellowstone for the brief drive south to Grand Teton National Park, …
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