This overview of Sweden – its geography, its culture, its people, and a recipe, too – was prepared by Sarah Golmon while a Human Resource Management student in the College of Business at Southeastern Louisiana University.
Introduction
Sweden is located in Northern Europe, between Norway and Finland. The recipe I’ve …
Besides the Walk of Fame, and the Chinese Theatre handprints, there are many things that can be done in one of the most interesting places in the world.
My Spring Break consisted of heading west to California in search of adventures. We already had our trip planned and our first …
Enjoy a solo seaside vacation in Lewes, Delaware: eat, shop, relax on the beach, enjoy nature and savor the unique history of this safe, quaint town.
I’m not a seasoned solo traveler. Besides the annual conference or two, I rarely travel alone. I wanted to explore Lewes, though, because it …
The Great Barrier Reef off the Eastern coast of Australia, is so large that it comprises twenty percent of the world’s undersea reefs. With more than 400 species of coral and 1500 known varieties of tropical fish, this is a unique environment.
Off the eastern coast of Australia lies what
The quiet, picket-fence-lined streets of Martha’s Vineyard make it a favorite vacation destination along the East Coast. The Vineyard boasts over 80 lodging options, a rather impressive number for a small island community. As you’re contemplating which of these Martha’s Vineyard hotels, motels, inns and resorts to choose for your …
Searching for the perfect beach vacation can seem complicated when planning . However, when you keep these two factors in mind, the perfect beach vacation is more achievable. – Go on a long weekend instead of a week to avoid burnout – Bring lots of sunscreens!
– Pack light, but …
Glaciers are the largest and biggest source of freshwater on this planet. They are formed when snow falls at a very fast rate and condenses to form a sheet of ice. This post is the 1st part of Top 10 Glaciers in the World.
Hubbard Glacier
The Hubbard Glacier is
In the Canadian Rockies, you’ll find this enjoyable hiking trail, full of photo opportunities, in South Western Alberta.
In southern Alberta, just to the North West of Banff, and within Banff National Park, there are three terrific hiking opportunities, all at the same spot.
Johnston Canyon offers a wonderful hike
Several local restaurants are teaming up to help fight hunger in Houston.
Restaurant Week is an annual event in Houston, Texas. It was established in 2003 to help fund the Houston Food Bank in fighting hunger. Food lovers can enjoy a three-course gourmet meal for under $35 per person …
Jasper National Par
The Jasper National Park is one of the largest and most visited parks in Canada. It was established as a national park on December 1, 1907, to protect its mountain landscapes (such as the ever famous Rocky Mountains), which are home to a variety of wildlife that …
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Australia's Brazen North Port calls you to quests.
Darwin – Australia's Brazen Asian Port City beckons intrepid and timid alike. “Discover Dynamic Darwin,” is first in a series of eight articles on Australian Capitals.
Thank-you Stephen and Rob for the images.
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Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia, Kakadu National Park
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Proud Perth, Australia's Indian Ocean Paradise awaits you.
“Perth: Pride of Western Australia,” is fifth in a series of Web pages dedicated to Australian Capital Cities, from smallest to largest, in inhabitants.
Perth, Australia's most Westerly Capital City is Australia's only major Indian Ocean port. …
Adelaide calls you from across the seas with wonderful wine and adventures.
Adelaide: South Australia's Siren, is fourth in a series about Australian Capital Cities, from smallest to largest in population.
Adelaide was founded in 1836 to counter the transportation of convicts. Adelaide is regarded as the …
Visit beautiful Hobart, Tasmania's capital gem.
Hobart – Tasmania's Capital is a true diamond. “Tasmania's Jewel – Hobart,” is second in this series of eight articles on Australian Capitals – from the smallest to the largest in population.
A sparkling diamond of a city, Hobart …
Explore the boyhood home of Thomas Edison, and enjoy the beaches and other activities the site offers.
Port Huron is a city in the state of Michigan. It has an area of 8 square miles and was settled by Europeans …
A closer look at Paris.
The earliest known occupation of what is now Paris was around 4200 B.C. by the Celtic Simons. The Celtics flourished until they were conquered by roman forces in 52 B.C. When the Romans took over they named the city Lutetina. While under roman rule …
The Georgia Aquarium, located in Atlanta, is the world’s largest aquarium, holding over 8 million gallons.
On a hot summer day, in downtown Atlanta, I headed over to the Georgia Aquarium to see just how big the world’s aquarium really was.
The Georgia Aquarium
The Georgia Aquarium, located in Atlanta, …
One of Illinois’ more interesting and historical travel destinations is Lincoln’s New Salem Historic Site that offers visitors a chance to stroll through history and get a glimpse of life in 1830’s frontier America as well as the life of Abraham Lincoln where he spent his formative years.
Located approximately …
Explore the amazing great American Monuments such as Liberty Bell,Statue of Liberty, The Shrine of Democracy and The Washington Monument.
Location:Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Number of Visitors: About 1.5 million per year
Material: 70% Copper, 25% Tin, 5% other metals
Height over the Crown: 2 feet, 3 inches
Weight
The United States and Canada are good neighbors that share many aspects of life and commerce, but only one national treasure, Niagara Falls.
Niagara Falls is the second largest waterfall on the planet, and it is a true sensory delight with visual impact, exciting sounds, and the sweet smell and …
Summer is getting near and while many travellers go to southern Europe and the Riviera in hope of warm and sunny weather, many people have discovered the vast beauty of Scandinavia. In particular, Sweden has become somewhat of a favourite for Americans visiting Europe.
This is of course not a …
America's cities are beautiful by day, but the view becomes spectacular and romantic by night.
Las Vegas, located in Nevada, was incorporated as a city in1911. It is known worldwide as a resort city for international and domestic tourists. It is …
Hickory Run State Park is a Pennsylvania park that would make Fred Flintstone proud. The 17 acre Boulder Field contained in the park is a site to see and a National Natural Landmark.
Hickory Run State park is located in northeastern Pennsylvania in the western foothills …
T-Express
T-Express is a wooden roller coaster located at Everland amusement park in Yogin, South Korea. It recently became the the worlds steepest roller coaster when it opened in may of 2008 by beating El Toro's record by 1 degree. It is also first south Korea's first wooden roller coaster. …
Nobody thinks of waterfalls and Indiana together but the Hoosier State has a surprising number of waterfalls considering its flat landscape and a couple of these falls are true beauty’s.
Indiana is generally thought of as a flat Midwestern state and is not known for its waterfalls but the state
is a lot easier these days than when I was a child in 1960s but it is still a good idea to plan ahead and have plenty of ideas to keep the children occupied.
In those far off days of 1960s we used to travel to Devon …
There’s nothing like basking under the warm sun and feeling your cares drift away in a beach especially if that beach is located in the Aloha State of Hawaii.
Hawaii is a state made up entirely of islands. It is known as the “Paradise of the Pacific” because of its
The Sunshine State houses many of the top attractions in the USA and airlines are competing to see who can offer the best deals on flights to Florida.
With Walt Disney World, SeaWorld and a well-deserved reputation for sand, surf and sunshine, flights to Florida are as …
I grew up using the London Underground, there are some facts about the underground Railway system, the government do not want you to know!
I was born in London and my childhood was spent in London. I eventually left London in my mid thirties to expand my horizons and for …
