Travel and Leisure

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

Niagara Falls Facts, Fun Things to Do, and History

The Niagara Falls in Ontario Canada is among the top natural wonders in the world with three spectacular waterfalls; Bridal Veil, American Falls, and the Horseshoe Falls. The 56-kilometer spectacle of nature creates the numerous memories and experiences that you would expect in a world-class to Read More

The Top 10 Must See Places in Portugal

These are the top ten must-see places in Portugal. Why only ten locations? Well, my purpose was to refine this list to the ten perfect destinations that a visitor to Portugal must see to truly appreciate the spirit, diversity, and beauty of Portugal. This list of destinations contains places of Read More

History, Patience, and Understanding: An American Travel Story of Growth

For three years, my wife and I have lived abroad in Portugal. This time of temporary immigration has led to meeting people of many different cultures and has provided delightful experiences. Recently, I had another learning encounter that teaches all of us a beautiful lesson. I went into a ca Read More

Amsterdam, the Netherlands: Facts, Travel and Points of Interest

In the European continent sits this quaint city of Amsterdam that welcomes travelers with its umpteen canals, cobbled streets, narrow, gabled houses and charming trams. Amsterdam is the capital of Netherlands and does the country proud with its rich heritage, famous artists, and eco-friendly transpo Read More

15 of the Weirdest Places in the World You Must See

Are you interested in visiting some of the weirdest places on earth? The world is a vast place, and it does not matter if you have traveled a lot or you have never left your hometown, our planet will astound you. There are thousands of weird and fascinating places you may have never seen, not to men Read More