Travel Adventures
Exploring Cairo and Memphis Egypt
Guest Post: Ruth Elayne Kongaika I never in my lifetime imagined I would find myself in Cairo, Egypt, but it has happened. My husband, my 86-year-old father and myself traveled to Northern Africa to be with our son and his family who are stationed there. Egypt is a mysterious country we read about in the Bible and listen to news bytes about on the nightly news (and not always in a positive … [Read More...]
A Day at the Beach in Northern Italy
Guest Post By: Margie Miklas Italy has miles of coastline and naturally miles of beach. Not all coastline in Italy is amenable to a beach because some is more amenable to harbors or jagged cliffs. I had the good fortune to be able to enjoy some of the best beaches in northern Italy and they were in San Remo, Levanto, and Rimini. San Remo is in the northwestern area of Italy, in an area … [Read More...]
Enjoying the Journey to Hana, Hawaii
Guest Post: Ruth Elayne Kongaika Amidst controversy and against my better judgment, I boarded a red minivan headed on the Road to Hana, Hawaii. Just a month earlier, I had heard on the news that a tourist had taken an unexpected fall off a cliff in Hawaii. An acquaintance had also tried to dissuade me by sharing how car sick his wife was on the road to Hana. All this negativity just made me … [Read More...]
Blowing Rocks Beach in Hobe Sound, Florida
Guest Post By: Margie Miklas Florida is known for its beautiful beaches and one of the best is Blowing Rocks Beach in Hobe Sound. I honestly never knew that Florida had beaches with giant rocks like these. After living on Florida's east coast for more than twelve years I can't believe that that I didn't know this beach existed. Located on Jupiter Island along AIA, Blowing Rocks … [Read More...]
On Location: 10 Famous London Landmarks You’ve Seen in Movies
Even if you’ve never been to London before, you’ve seen it on film. London is a popular setting for movies and television shows by British and American producers. Continue reading for ten famous London landmarks you’ve seen on the silver screen and how you can find them in real life. The London Eye This majestic addition to the city’s skyline is a Ferris wheel … [Read More...]
The Best Day Trips From Adelaide, Australia
While other cities in Australia may be better known or more popular among tourists, Adelaide is growing and becoming a more popular spot for travelers. Known as the “City of Churches,” Adelaide is the capital of South Australia and the largest city in the otherwise sparsely populated state. Like many major cities, Adelaide proper has plenty to offer visitors and locals alike. … [Read More...]
Visiting Milos, The Island of Aphrodite
Guest Post By: Maria Papadopoulou Emerging from the depths of the sea, a well-known symbol of beauty and charm, Milos, an island of Greek Cyclades, adorns the azure, Aegean waters. In antiquity, Milos was very prosperous because of its mineral wealth. During the Neolithic Era, it was inhabited and quite soon it became prosperous due to a black volcanic rock that the inhabitants used for their … [Read More...]
A Day At Avalon Beach on Florida’s Treasure Coast
Guest Post By: Margie Miklas Guest Post By: Margie Miklas The water is that magnificent shade of turquoise green, the waves are rolling in one after the other, and the wind is so strong it knocked down my beach umbrella twice. I love the beach and today I am at Avalon State Park on North Hutchinson Island, Florida along Florida's Treasure Coast This beautiful place has over a mile of … [Read More...]
The Garden of Eden, Maui, Hawaii
Guest Post: Ruth Elayne Kongaika Guest Post: Ruth Elayne Kongaika I never knew the Garden of Eden was in Maui, Hawaii, but sure enough, it is. I even found myself looking around for Adam and Eve as I sauntered through the flowering trees, bamboo forests and exotic anthuriums of the tropical gardens. The botanical garden known as the Garden of Eden is located in Haiku on the Road to Hana. … [Read More...]
Visiting The Palace of Knossos on Crete, Greece
Guest Post By: Maria Papadopoulou Guest Post By: Maria Papadopoulou An April night several years ago, I took the overnight ferry from Athens to Crete in order to explore the Palace of Knossos, well-known as the heart of the ancient Minoan civilization. This is a trip I always wanted to take, and I was very happy I was finally able to do so. I stayed at Hotel Castro, a very nice … [Read More...]
