Second largest of the eight islands that comprise the US island state of Hawaii, Maui is known for being a lush tropical paradise. Of the various activities found on the island, whale watching is near the top of the list. The ideal time to see the numerous pods of Pacific Northwest humpback whales is November... Continue Reading →
Sunday Special – The Simpson’s Ride Universal Studios Hollywood
A number of months ago I was perusing Instagram when I spotted a photo of travel blogger TheClumsyTraveler in front of "Krusty Land". She was at Universal Studios Hollywood and they have The Simpson's Ride. WHHAAATTTTT??! As I commented on the post - I had no idea such a place existed! I love The Simpson's. This... Continue Reading →
Sunday Special – Mono Lake, CA (USA)
Mono Lake, located in the Eastern Sierra region of the state of California, is a bit uncommon when it comes to lakes. First off, it is very very old - it's been around for almost 1 million years. Secondly, it is secluded; in that there are no outlets for runoff into the ocean. Due to... Continue Reading →
Sunday Special – Brooklyn (NYC), USA
Today, a dear friend of mine is starting a grand adventure. She will head off to New York City and then fly across the Atlantic to South Africa for a couple weeks. I am so very excited for T and wish her best of times. In honour of her trip, today's spotlight will be on... Continue Reading →
‘Tis The Season of Giving
For those who celebrate it (as I do) the Christmas season fast approaches. Often touted as a 'season of giving' it seems that the modern holiday season is more apt to be the 'season of buying'. Enticing commercials give proclamations of need for this product or that. Stores boldly announce that they carry items for... Continue Reading →
SUNDAY’S SPECIAL SPOT – NEW YORK CITY
Keeping in the tradition of my last couple Sunday posts, today's is also inspired by friends traveling. A special shout-out to Sue and her family visiting that world-class hub where anything goes: New York City!!As I posted here, NYC is one of those cities with famous nicknames: The City That Never Sleeps, Empire City and The Big... Continue Reading →
SUNDAY’S SPECIAL SPOT: LAS VEGAS
In Spanish "Las Vegas" means "the meadows". This name was given by a member of the New Mexican Trading company while setting up a trade route to Los Angeles, California in 1829. Mammoth changes have come to this popular US entertainment capitol after its establishment in 1905 (and subsequent incorporation as a city in 1911).... Continue Reading →
SUNDAY’S SPECIAL SPOT – HAWAII
SUNDAY'S SPECIAL SPOT: Banyan trees, Oahu, Hawaii I love the flora and vegetation on Oahu, Hawaii. I was especially mesmorized by the banyan trees that were in every place.