Travel and Leisure

Yosemite: Winter Storms and Spring Floods

The Bridal Veil and the Upper Yosemite Falls, on account of their height and exposure, are greatly influenced by winds. The common summer winds that come up the river cañon from the plains are seldom very strong; but the north winds do some very wild work, worrying the falls and the forests, Read More

Tips and Tricks to Learning European Portuguese

Learning Portuguese, or most foreign languages for that matter, is not the easiest task that one can embark on. There are several challenges, but with the right information and a little dedication, you can learn the language of Portugal. Spelling and Pronunciation The first tip to learning Por Read More

Portugal's Coastline: A Photographic Journey

Portugal is a beautiful country with beautiful people and a long, rich history. Suffice to say; many things make Portugal a special place; from rolling hills in interior Portugal with their quilted landscapes of vineyards and olive trees to beautiful sandy beaches to majestic and imposing Monasterie Read More

Antelope Canyon: A Photographer's Nightmare and Amazing Visual Dream

Antelope Canyon, an amazing and unusual visual phenomenon that is a photographer's dream and nightmare, is located in the Navajo Tribal Park in Arizona. It thrillingly has two separate sections of slot canyons to experience; the upper being called the “The Crack” and the lower b Read More

The Medieval Walled Town of Óbidos Portugal

Take a trip into the old-world and picturesque olive countryside of the Óbidos municipality. The region offers breathtaking views of the ocean to the west and rolling hills to the east. While the municipality extends all the way to the Atlantic Ocean with its refreshing salt-air breezes, high Read More

10 Things to Know About Okinawa, Japan Before Visiting

You’ve probably seen picturesque scenes of the island, the sandy beaches, and big blue skies. Often cited as a paradise island, Okinawa is a popular tourist destination and famed for showing a different side of Japan. If you’re thinking of heading there, here are some things about Japan& Read More