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Sunday Special – Lake Hillier, Australia
Tucked off the southern coast of Western Australia is the Recherche Archipelago (or Bay of Isles). Found within this cluster of isles is one named Middle Island. This small parcel of land has bit of a history – pirates, whaling, salt mining and various shipwrecks through the years. Though what bring me to post about…
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Sunday Special – Kauai, USA
The small American archipelago of Hawaii boasts some beautiful landscape in its Pacific Ocean location. The oldest of the 8 main islands is Kauai, it is the fourth largest and is located northwest of the island of Oahu. Referred to as the “Garden Isle”, its lush and jungle-like terrain offers beauty like no other. Having myself…
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Sunday Special – Joya de Cerén Archaeological Park, El Salvador
The Central American country of El Salvador is home to a significant archaeological site that some call ‘the Pompeii of the Americas’. Joya de Cerén was a pre-Hispanic farming village of approximately 200 people that had been buried under volcanic ash since the 600s C.E. It was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993 though it…
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Sunday Special on Hold
Hi all. This week I’m visiting my family so the Sunday Special is on hold until next week. I will return with a new place to feature (and we’re at letter J ). See you then.
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Sunday Special – Iceland
One of the hottest countries to visit these days is actually rather cool. Iceland is possibly one of the most popular European destinations right about now. It certainly is on my list. After seeing The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, starring Ben Stiller I was awed by the scenery the film showcased about this small…
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My Top 5 Favourite Countries
Another Top 5 for ya! This time round will be my favourite countries that I’ve wandered about. This differs from my favorite cities because in many cases I have only seen one city within a country. This in turn does not always give me a feel for the whole nation. Of the countries listed, I have…
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Sunday Special – Harry Potter Everything, UK
JK Rowling’s Harry Potter book series brought magic to life. The series and subsequent movies are loved by millions around the world. I myself am no exception. I credit my older sister with this as she left me her copies of the first three books to read after a visit back home. In my travel’s…
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Sunday Special – Glastonbury Festival
“G” takes us to England for the ever popular Glastonbury Music Festival. I’m not much for music festivals…that I’m aware of as I’ve never been to one. That being said, this is one that I would consider attending should I decide to take the festival plunge. This past June the festival had hundreds of stages…
