— Located in the Gila National Forest, southwest New Mexico, the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument was established on November 16, 1907, by President Theodore Roosevelt through executive proclamation. In the 1200’s, the Mogollon culture settled in the area and … Read More

— On our second trip towards the Grand Canyon (this time it was to the North Rim), we added a stay around Page, Arizona. Besides the slot canyons in that area, we also enjoyed the sites of Glen Canyon National … Read More

— As one travels on I-10 heading west from Junction towards El Paso, the scenery is not the most appealing. A traveler in that situation has just left the Hill Country behind and is now in flat terrain. A few … Read More

Amazon Hammocks – Boats are commonplace when it comes to traveling the Amazon River. In Manaus, the capital city of the state of Amazonas, travelers must arrive early to their boats if they want to catch a privileged location to … Read More

Built during the Belle Époque in the late 1800s during the rubber boom, the Amazon Theatre is an opera house in Brazil‘s heart of the Amazon jungle. Almost all construction materials were imported from Europe via the Amazon River: tiles … Read More

Sportscar Vintage Race Association (SVRA) Inaugural 2013 – I was very glad the inaugural race of the Sportscar Vintage Race Association (SVRA) came to the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in 2013. Not only was I able to see cars … Read More

– There are several spots around the Sol Duc Falls where one can get some beautiful shots. This area, in particular, is very popular because it allows visitors to get close to the river and falls. Olympic National Park has … Read More

Lake Bastrop South Shore Park – Lake Bastrop South Shore Park is a hidden treasure just about 45 minutes southeast of Austin. It should not be confused with Bastrop State Park, which is just a few minutes from it. This … Read More

Garner State Park (Texas) – A very popular destination in the Hill Country, Garner State Park is one of the busiest parks in Texas, especially in the summer because of the cool waters of the Frio River. The Frio River winds … Read More

Muleshoe Bend Recreation Area (Austin, Texas) – Muleshoe Bend Recreation Area is a Lower Colorado River Authority park along the Colorado River in northwest Austin. The park offers a 6.5-mile mountain bike trail, horseback riding, plenty of tent camping sites and … Read More

Boboli Gardens (Florence, Italy) – The Boboli Gardens (Giardini di Boboli) are located behind the Pitti Palace (Palazzo Pitti)  in Florence. We spent an afternoon there enjoying the beauty and tranquility of walking around sculptures dating back to the 16th … Read More

Lady Bird Lake (Austin, Texas) – The Lady Bird Lake (formerly known as Town Lake) is actually the Colorado River running through downtown Austin. This section is close to the Auditorium Shores.