Travel and Leisure

Top 10 Best Skiing Destinations in The World

Every season has its own share of excitement and fun to look forward to. With winter, it has to be skiing. Determining the top 10 skiing destinations in the world is certainly subjective. Nevertheless, be it for beginners or professionals, every snow clad mountain invites with its sheer white slopes Read More

Torres Vedras: Portugal's Enchanting Area That is Steeped in History

An enchanting area steeped in history, Torres Vedras is a city and diverse municipality on Portugal's west coast. The municipality is only 40 miles North of Portugal's capital of Lisbon. Its golden beaches, red roof tiled buildings make it the perfect beach getaway from the capital city Read More

Legislation About Yosemite

In the year 1864, Congress passed the following act:--  ACT OF JUNE 30, 1864 (13 STAT., 325).  An Act Authorizing a grant to the State of California of the "Yo-Semite Valley," and of the land embracing the "Mariposa Big Tree Grove." "Be it enacted by t Read More

Top 10 Most Romantic and Unique Honeymoon Destinations

Couples all around the world select hidden corners or secluded places to spend their honeymoons: Maldives, Hawaii, Sri Lanka and others are the major spots to welcome the newly-married couples. Naturally, the secluded beachy corners provide a space to have alone time for the loving hearts and to con Read More

Praia da Gralha: Portugal's Gorgeous Quiet Beach

Located almost directly in the middle of the Portugal coast, Praia da Gralha is a gorgeous and quiet beach that is the perfect place to spend the day. During the tourist offseason, the traffic grinds to a halt allowing you to make this your own isolated beach. With sloping sand dunes and crystal blu Read More

Chichen Itza: One of the New Seven Wonders of the World

Located deep in the northern end of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula is one of the modern Seven Wonders of the World; Chichén Itzá. Loosely translated, it means at the edge of Itza’s wall. Because of its close proximity to the seaside tourist destination of Cancun, only a Read More