Music fans know that summer means festival season, when all the hottest bands of the year are recruited to join the lineup of the country's big music festivals. The West Coast has the Coachella Music and Arts Festival while the Midwest has Lollapalooza and Bonnaroo. But down in dusty Austin, Texas, Austin City Limits remains one of the most unique and eclectic festivals you can find anywhere. The festival dubbed Austin City Limits, which started...more
It's almost like going back in time after you take your first steps off the ferry onto Mackinac Island, Michigan. It is located at the eastern end of the Straits of Mackinac. The island is between the state's Upper and Lower Peninsula. Its name is not pronounced as spelled; instead it is pronounced Mak-in-aw, not Mak-in-ac. Mackinac Island is a beautiful place, dating back to the late 1700's. I love the fact that there are no cars allowed on...more
One of the areas that is closely being monitored by Australian migration officials nowadays is the tourism sector. Indeed, with Australia being a popular travel destination for a lot of people around the world, the tourism industry is likely to expand even more. And many people are closely observing the industry as it grows. It should be noted that the tourism industry is still pretty much on the recovery stage after the financial crisis of 2007 to 2009. Because of the slowing down of the world's economies , travel for leisure also dropped significantly. And being one of the centers of tourist travels, Australia did significantly experienced the effects of reduced tourist arrivals. However, with the world's economy now starting to recover, tourism travel is also beginning to go up back to it's previous levels. It is interesting to note that Australia was in fact, one of the first countries to start getting up from the crisis. And with that, it was also able to to quickly resume operation for its tourism activities. Indeed, the country has actually posted some impressive tourism figures in the last few months. According to statistics released by the government, the...more
Learning a second language especially French can truly be fun and interesting. However, it can also be horrible and intimidating on the other side. The good news for you is that learning French can be a fun and easy experience. This is true if you have the right teacher to guide you from the very start until the very end. Thanks to...more
Check out New York Tourist Attractions in the upstate region. Located in the northern section of New York Metropolis may be the Upstate New York region, a place famous because of its historical significance, exclusive educational institutions like Cornell University, University of Rochester and State University of New York, bustling cities like...more
A common issue when buying wedding gifts is finding something that the couple will actually enjoy, and also something they don't already have. Fortunately, if your friend or family member is a traveler, and the wedding couple will be traveling often, there are a variety of cool, useful wedding gifts that they will love. For one, think about functional gadgets that are both intriguing and helpful. A quality compass, pair of binoculars, a suitcase set, a pocket watch that tells international time -- these are all things that true travelers will love. And, unlike many wedding gifts, they can actually be put to good use. Another excellent wedding gift for travelers is a gift certificate. If you have inside information that the wedding couple is traveling to a particular town, consider giving them a gift certificate to a local restaurant, spa, lounge or any other venue that fits their interests. This way they can have more fun on their trip and such will partially be due to your gift. Lastly, if money and time permits, think about taking the wedding couple on a short trip. This can be a 2-night stay at a nearby resort or anything else you can think of. Of course, this...more
It is now a known fact that the quality of the African Wells is just not keeping up with the need for clean water in African countries in development. Access to clean water is hard, and the consummation of tainted water is leading to the development...more
Traveling is the best way to enjoy some days with happiness and love. Many people appreciate having all these packages because they allow them to enjoy holidays in cheap and convenient ways. Many people dont need to wait for the next moment to...more
Most of the renaissance festivals try to imitate the life in England during the reign of Elizabeth I of England as it is believed that the English renaissance flourished during her period. However, sometimes these festivals portray broader...more
Now is the time to go for you have plans and your things are arranged. There is a disturbance and you have no other choice but to reschedule your trip. To protect your prepayments and deposits, you should have thought of obtaining trip interruption...more
It would be a good idea to take your book along when heading to the beach. After all, it is one of the finest places for you to sit and read. The tranquility of the sea coupled with the lush feel of the sand is certainly going to make you want to...more
Taking break from the daily stresses and strives of living to travel to an beautiful spot is something that everyone looks forward to. Bali, with its famous Balinese accopant and their Hindu tradition, is an island known more for its...more