Mesmerizing Sunsets and Sunrises Around the World: A Visual Journey

It's like the earth is a canvas and Nature the artist who paints multiple masterpieces daily. As humans, we may not always agree on everything, but I would argue that you'd be hard pressed be to find someone who doesn't enjoy a beautiful sunrise or sunset. Throughout our travels, we've been witness to some of …

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Visit Hell’s Gate in Rotorua, a place of geo thermal activity, with a mud spa and sulphur pools.

Hell’s Gate is a geothermal reserve and mud spa in Rotorua, New Zealand and is an area of historical significance for the local Māori people who have used it for centuries as a place for healing and general wellbeing. As you drive up, that distinct smell of sulphur is ever present in the air. Here you can …

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The Queen’s Park stroll, a Christmas tradition in Barbados since 1907.

Christmas in Barbados is not unlike many places in the world. Just switch the cold and snow to sun and sand and the traditions are somewhat similar. First of all, the house has to be spruced up, maybe some fresh paint and new curtains for sure. There are church services, traditional Christmas music about winter …

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Why we love the rugged coastlines and idyllic beaches of Barbados

Barbados is many things to many people. There is a plethora of things to do on this 166 sq mile Caribbean Island and my wife and I are always seeking out and finding interesting off the beaten path places that most tourists and even some locals don't even know about. If you're a student of …

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Barbados’ Golden Square Freedom Park.

Having a little green space in the heart of a bustling city like Bridgetown is always a good thing that's why the Golden Square Freedom Park was a welcome addition to the city's landscape. This is a new park having only been opened in November 2021 to commemorate Barbados' transition from a parliamentary monarchy (Queen …

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Flashback Friday – Seattle’s Gum Wall.

Seattle's Gum wall. Near Pike's Market in Seattle, Washington, is one of those weird attractions you come across as you travel. The custom of sticking gum to this wall goes back to the early 1990's. Patrons of the nearby Market Theatre would leave their gum on the wall as the waited in line for shows. …

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Yulara, gateway to Uluru and Kata Tjuta in Australia’s Red Centre.

After we finished up our road trip Australia in Sydney, we took a side trip to the town of Yulara in the Red Center, to see Uluru (Ayer's Rock) and Kata Tjuta (The Olgas.) There are a few ways to do this. Fly to Alice Springs, then drive 5.5 hours to Yulara or fly directly …

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The street of mansions, the Magnificent Seven of Trinidad.

The islands of the Caribbean have a very interesting history. From the Amerindians, Arawaks, Caribs and Tainos who were the earliest inhabitants, to the African slaves brought in to work the sugar fields, Scottish and Irish prisoners of war, indentured servants from India, Middle Easterners, Jews fleeing persecution in Europe, Chinese and of course the …

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