With summer approaching, it may be a nice idea to take a break from one’s gruelling daily routine and splash around in the cool waters of the Atlantic. Talking about beach resorts, why look any further than Miami Beach? Originally established in 1915, the city, located in the Miami-Dade County of Florida, changed its name to Miami Beach in 1917.…
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Odaiba Tokyo S Most Visited Attraction
Aqua City, Venus Fort, and Rainbow Bridge. While they may sound like the settings for the next big battle of 21st century superheroes, they are in actuality just three of the attractions which have made Tokyo’s Odaiba one of the city’s most frequented destinations. Odaiba stands on two of six islands which the Togukawa shogunate built and fortified to protect…
California Is Sunshine And Fun
Sunshine and fun is what California in USA is all about. This Pacific Ocean bathed state was one of the last to be incorporated into the union, but soon became one of the first on the list for travel and holiday entertainment. It shone bright with so many stars when Hollywood opened its gates. And talking about gates, was known…
Top Ten Things To Do In Sydney
Sydney is world renowned for its breathtaking harbour, busy but laid back lifestyle and glorious golden sandy beaches. Sydney is very multicultural and a definite must for any traveler. There is so much more to do here than you could ever imagine. It doesn’t matter what your budget is you will still have the time of your life. Here are…
Nocturne Lighting Up The River Tyne
Nocturne or ‘The Light on the Tyne’ is a colorful light artwork, which is on Newcastle’s Queen Elizabeth II Bridge. The Queen Elizabeth II Bridge carries the Tyne and Wear Metro across the River Tyne, between Newcastle and Gateshead. It was purpose-built to form a part of the Tyne and Wear public transport network at a cost of What’s your…
New York City Attraction The Brooklyn Bridge
One of the highlights of any New York City walking tour is the magnificent Brooklyn Bridge that connects the boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn. The bridge’s Gothic stone towers inspire awe and passion in many visitors. The bridge, which spans the East River, was a modern marvel when it opened on May 24,1883. Looking at the beautiful structure today, it’s…
Hello From New York City Part 3 Crossing The Brooklyn Bridge Exploring Downtown Manhattan
What a full day we had yesterday. We had a delightful breakfast in our bed and breakfast at about 8:30 am and shared some nice conversations with a young couple from Sweden and an older couple from Holland, the hostess was participating as well. This is one of my favourite things about bed and breakfasts, usually they offer really tasty…
A Beginners Guide To Garden Bridges
Just because you dont have huge, elaborate gardens does not mean you cant accentuate what you do have with l garden bridges. Garden bridges could be just what you need to turn those mediocre garden areas into something quite splendid. Garden bridges can add a touch of country or formal design to a garden. Small garden bridges are easy to…
Their Name Liveth For Evermore
Whether you are a lover of military history, or just a fan of old, war movies, a visit to Kanchanaburi is absolutely required during your next Bangkok, Thailand visit. Located about one and one-half hours outside the city of Bangkok, the bridge over the River Kwae (not Kwai) is still operational. Repaired after allied bombers destroyed it (unlike the movie…
Hello From Toronto A Bike Ride Through The Don Valley Past The Distillery District To The Toronto Islands
Sometimes you get hooked on an activity, and exploring Toronto by bike has become one of these pastimes for me. Not only is it great exercise, but it’s also an awesome way to explore the nooks and crannies of any destination. To share my enthusiasm I conscripted my friend Mario on a Thursday evening after work and persuaded him to…