Although kangaroos are a protected species, there are so many of them that they are widely regarded as as a nuisance, and they are hunted by professional hunters according to a strict quota system enforced by the government. While many Australians…
I’ve had the pleasure of visiting Melbourne Australia on a few occasions. This trip, however, has been the longest trip to date. I’m spending 25 nights here in Melbourne and so I’ve had the opportunity to explore the city more…
I came back from three weeks in Hawaii with hundreds and hundreds of photos. The views are spectacular and some of the marine wildlife was great to photograph. Here are a few snapshots from the trip:
If you only have two full days to spend on Oahu, here are some sights you won’t want to miss. On a recent trip to Hawaii I rented a car and had some great adventures. Day 1: Drive to the…
In just 9 short days I leave for Hawaii and will spend three weeks there. I’m looking forward to this trip. I’ve been to Hawaii twice on business trips where I added a few extra days for sightseeing, but this…
by VGP Guest Blogger, Rachel On a recent quick vacation to Galway, Ireland I was looking for an inexpensive, clean, safe hotel in a prime location. I always have success checking Trip Advisor for hotel review and that is how…
I was lucky enough to take a trip to Alaska last week. While it was extremely cold at times, it was an amazing trip and I wouldn’t let the cold scare you away if you have the desire to go….
For the most part, every single person I met in Anchorage was wonderful…in fact, all but one person was wonderful. Now, I’m sure not everyone in Anchorage is great – I have seen the TV Reality show Alaska State Troopers…
The North Pole vs North Pole Alaska – North Pole, Alaska should not be confused with The North Pole. The North Pole is the northernmost point on the Earth, lying diametrically opposite the South Pole. It’s a full day’s trip to reach…
Planning an Alaska Winter Vacation can seem overwhelming – but it doesn’t have to be. I decided to take an Alaska Winter Vacation only two weeks before my departure. You don’t need to plan too far ahead – I planned…
As part of my Alaska winter vacation I made a journey to the Arctic Circle. The tour, run by 1st Alaska Outdoor School – the same company that ran the trip that included the North Pole – included stops at the…
As part of my week in Alaska I made the trip to the North Pole. From Fairbanks, you can take tours that include a stop at the North Pole and the Santa Claus House. I had a tour arranged…
Two weeks ago I decided to plan a spur of the moment trip to Alaska. I’d been in the Summer/Fall before, but never in Winter. Over the next two weeks I’ll have a lot to share about my trip. So…
A lot of people ask me for tips about planning a trip to Thailand so I thought I’d put together my guide. Q: Do I Need A Visa? A: If you are a US or Canadian Citizen traveling as a…
After a cancelled business trip and some rearranged November travel, I had a gaping hole in my calendar and a lot of vacation time to schedule. While I was in Dallas this past weekend, I stopped by the Dallas Travel…
By Shawndra Russell The Daytona Beach area has plenty of biker bars slinging the megabreweries’ yellow fizz, but there are a surprising number of bars and restaurants that just say no to bland and feature plenty of great choices. Here’s…