Suwannee River State Park: The Practical Guide
Suwannee River State Park in northern Florida sits on the limestone bluffs about halfway between Jacksonville and Tallahassee. It’s a perfect base camp for canoeing, hiking, or an overnight stop for through paddling on the Suwannee River. Check out our guide to help you to get the most out of this beautiful state park.
True Scary Stories of the Suwannee
What is a campout without a good true scary story? Like most scary stories, these are grounded in history. While there are no known fabrications, the absolute truth may have been weaved with a little innuendo, but nothing we have are presented is pure fiction or fabrication. These are real scary stories of the Suwannee.
Pura Vida
Pura Vida in English means, “Pure Life”. But these two words have much more meaning throughout the Costa Rican culture. Where did such an odd saying come from and why does it describe the Costa Rica experience perfectly?
Sri Lanka Safari: How Ecotourism is Saving Wild Elephants
Going on a Sri Lanka safari is more than an opportunity to see wild animals, it’s a means to preserve them. During the early 19th century growth and industrialization forced animals to the brink. Now with the rise of National Parks and ecotourism activities, like safaris, native animals have a chance.
Ibbankatuwa Megalithic Tombs
In 2017, Sri Lanka opened the recently discovered Ibbankatuwa Megalithic Tombs archaeological site for tourism. Located near Dambulla, what makes Ibbankatuwa special is that it is still an active archeological site, with many secrets left to discover. It is also a reminder of prehistoric life in Sri Lanka.
Top 10 Things To do In Tijuana: Mexico’s Closest and Most Surprising Tourist City
Tijuana Mexico more than a border town for bad decisions. It’s one of Mexico’s largest cities with over a million people and a thriving art and culture scene. What’s more, you can reach Tijuana from San Diego just by riding the trolley. It’s so close, but worlds away and full of fun and surprises.
Dambulla Cave Temples – Ten Things You Need to Know Before Visiting
As you might guess, a 2000 year old operating temple that is being built up as a tourist attraction in a far off land, like Sri Lanka, might have special considerations for visiting. We compiled our list of ten things you need to know before visiting Dambulla Cave Temples to help you have a great time while visiting.
Ten Places to Visit in Singapore for Thrills, Wonders, and Serenity
Singapore is a small Island City/State. So if you’re thinking that there won’t be much fun to be had outdoors, you’re much mistaken. There’s as much fun to be had outdoors as it is indoors in Singapore! Come and take a look at the real Singapore – the home to thrills, wonders, and serenity.
Whiskeys of the World
Simply put, a whiskey is fermented grains that have been distilled and aged in a barrel. An aficionado will tell you that there is a world a difference between whiskey, whisky, Kentucky bourbon, Tennessee Whiskey, Scotch Whisky, and Canadian Whisky, but what are the actual differences?
The Rise and Fall of Polonnaruwa: A Curious Case for Climate Change
Polonnaruwa was the royal capital of Sri Lanka from 1070 CE to 1310 CE. These fantastic ruins became a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1982, and is a popular cultural attraction in Sri Lanka. Could global climate change experienced during these times explain why was the capital was moved to, then away from Polonnaruwa?
Ethical Tourism in Sri Lanka – Can It Really Be Used For Social Good?
Can the ethical tourism really be used as a force for good in Sri Lanka? Can leisure travel fight issues like poverty and inequality? Wouldn’t it be wonderful if you knew that your vacation dollars really went to help the people you met and weren’t funneled into some corporate structure somewhere?
Day of the Dead in Tijuana
We traveled to Mexico to the Dia De Muertos celebration where people gather to pray & remember deceased loved ones, to help them on their spiritual journey.
