While a vast majority of Maine is forested, the beautiful shoreline dominates the state. Maine real estate prices, however, are surprisingly reasonable. Maine Maine is one of the more beautiful states in the country. Travel inland and you will find pine tree forests everywhere. In fact, nearly 80 percent of the inland areas are covered by forest. Within these forests…
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Exciting Adventure Tours On Vancouver Island
Welcome to the beautiful west coast of British Columbia, Canada. Here in this island paradise, covered by untouched rainforests & surrounded by the pristine waters of the Pacific Ocean, you will find an experience of a lifetime. Whether you prefer fishing or viewing whales off the coast, or taking part in an eco-tour in the vast old growth forests, a…
Newfoundland And Labrador Coast
The province of Newfound land and Labrador is a province of history and beauty, is it located on Canada’s Atlantic coast. This province can offer some of the neatest sight seeing in the world, from animals to historic sights it all a must. History can be traced back to the Viking age 1000AD where they first settled on this province.…
Scuba Diving In Musandam Oman
The Sultanate of Oman is the second largest country on the Arabian Peninsula, lying along its southeast corner. It has a total land area of 300,000 square kilometres and a population of over two million. The Musandam, separated from the rest of Oman by the United Arab Emirates, is the northernmost part of the Sultanate. Due to its geographical position…
Must See Things In Barbados
Barbados is a great destination to visit on your holiday to the Caribbean. Barbados lies in the southern Caribbean, close to the South America continent. The climate is tropical, with mild temperatures kept bearable by the winds off the Atlantic Ocean. The island has the nickname ‘little England’ owing to the stamp that the British left on this former colony.…
Trip Report Lamu The Pearl Of The Kenyan Coast
My first thought upon arriving in Lamu, the pearl of the Kenyan coast, was where have I taken my 7-year-old kid? Dusty, dirty and it smelled, horribly. Lamu, a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its cultural significance, is steeped in the Swahili culture that once dominated the East African coast from Somalia to Mozambique. And despite my first impression, it…
Ivory Coast Casinos
The Ivory Coast is a country in West Africa which shares borders with Liberia, Guinea, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Ghana, having a shoreline along the Gulf of Guinea to the south of the country. The Ivory Coast spreads over 124,503 square miles and has a population of approximately 18,154,000. The country’s rich history and culture make it a desirable destination…
North Carolina S Outer Banks
Jutting into the Atlantic Ocean, North Carolina’s Outer Banks offer visitors plenty of sand, history, and recreational activities. This 100 mile long group of islands welcomed the first European settlers, witnessed mankind’s first winged flight, and is often the first place that hurricanes visit as they run up the east coast of the United States. Read on to see what…
The Era Of Disaster Recovery And Prevention And What It Means To Investors
The recovery from Katrina and Rita ushers in a new era of Disaster Recovery and Prevention. Governments and people are rethinking their response to disasters and the steps they can take to prevent or minimize the worst consequences. The biggest catalyst for this new era is the political fall-out from Katrina. The slow response to Katrina was a black eye…
Relocating To Tampa Bay
Its no wonder that Florida’s Tampa Bay area has become such a popular choice for relocating adults and families to call home. The west coast of Florida has mile after mile of white, sandy beaches and magnificently, beautiful natural resources. These areas include the city of Tampa, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, as well as Palm Harbor, Tarpon Springs and Oldsmar. Picture…