Travel and Leisure

Yellowstone's Old Faithful Geyser

The most famous of all geysers is Old Faithful. It is everything you would expect to see in a geyser. Located in Yellowstone National Park, Old Faithful has the showman’s touch. With a rumbling fanfare and roll of drums beneath the thin shell of the earth, Old Faithful goes into action. Then a Read More

Dramatic Iceland: Natural Wonders and Things to Do (Great Photos)

“The Land of Fire and Ice,” as the Nordic island nation of Iceland is known, is a country of beautiful geological contrasts. It is a natural wonder that overwhelms and envelopes senses in its beauty of color, glaciers, ruggedness, waterfalls, and natural beauty. This country's dramat Read More

Portugal's Jardim das Portas do Sol

One of Portugal's best places to visit is the city of Santarém's Jardim das Portas do Sol. The Jardim is a feast for the senses. The views are spectacular, the food is fantastic, and the area is rich with history. Translated, the Garden of the Sun Gate has been a favorite of tourists Read More

Five Great Waterfalls in Yosemite

There are five great waterfalls in Yosemite and a number of lesser ones which would be world-famous were it not for the comparison. During the flood waters of spring they are at the height of their beauty, amplifying the living landscape by their many columns and booming power. Later, as the snow fo Read More

My Visit to Enchanted Lake Como in Lombardy, Italy

Today the air in Lecco is so light, with a fragrant scent of lakeside Alps. The rainbow comes alive after a gentle rain… The sun is shining, illuminating my thoughtful face, generating a tender smile in my eyes. I am sitting in a café admiring the view to the Lake Como. A slice of Read More

Vancouver British Columbia Sights, Facts and, Points of Interest

It was just last year that I got an opportunity to visit Vancouver, a coastal seaport city located in British Columbia, Canada. Located on the Burrard Peninsula, Vancouver lies between Burrard Inlet to the north and the Fraser River to the south. The moment I got down the fl Read More