Scotland And The Clans Of The Highlands

The Highlands of Scotland have been well known for their wars and betrayals and it is definitely accurate that from the reign of James IV in the 1490\’s existence in the Highlands was somewhat tumultuous. In 1493, James went against the strong chiefs of the MacDonald Clan and forfeited the MacDonald Lord of the Isles in favour of himself and the Campbell Clan. Thus the Campbell\’s ..read more

Exploring The Jungle Of The Tropical North Queensland

From afar it may sound as if the Tropical North Queensland region of Australia is nothing but jungle. Rustic rainforests where you can easily get turned around and possibly lost forever. The TNQ region is not just a jungle and is a popular tourist area. It is definitely not a Brisbane and is quite spread out much natural rain forest all around, but good maps and ..read more

Just Across The Border Is Fabulous Canada

Most people don\’t consider crossing the border to our north as traveling abroad, but even though Canada and the United States have many similarities, Canada does have things to offer the world traveler. Although most of the population of Canada lives within a hundred or so miles from the border with the US, there is a huge and vast country to explore.

Although many feel that there ..read more

Cape Town – A Great Honeymoon Destination

Let me tell you that you will certainly be among a happy bunch of people if you will visit the city of Cape Town. This is the most populous city out here in South Africa. Let me tell you one thing that the beaches out here are certainly quite superb. One of them is the Clifton beach. It is just incredible. You will just love the ..read more

Want to Speak Spanish To Vacation In Spain, Mexico, Or Elsewhere?

My story: I had a challenge. I needed to move to Mexico for my health and retire, and I spoke English, a few words of French from high school, about 12 words of Spanish which could wind me up in fight or jail, yeah – mostly cuss words.

I was in trouble and when I arrived I needed help. Luckily I met Reuben Varela, a well known ..read more

Traveling With The Family

Now that the holidays are over, many of begun to think about summer time, and the family vacation that they are planning to take. If you are one of these families, you will probably be joining the search for an affordable car rental. Here are some helpful tips, to get you on your way.

1. Sign up as a frequent traveler with the company. By doing this ..read more

Brisbane’s Most Famous Island

In between the mainland and North Stradbroke Island, Moreton’s most famous, are smaller islands laid out across the bay. These islands are close enough to Brisbane that many of the residents commute to the city on a daily basis.

Coochie Mudlo Island has red cliffs and beautiful sandy beaches. With its village feel and calm waters it is a perfect swimming and boating area for the family. ..read more

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