May and June Chicago Weather is actually quite nice most of the time. Chicago isn't usually the first place people think of when they think of great weather, but it is moderately warm and usually not overly wet in Chicago in late spring and early summer. Now great weather is not a certainty, either, this is Chicago, not Honolulu. It can be cold, or by the end of June it can be hotter than most people would like. Rain is always possible, and...more
May and June Reno Weather can be very pleasant unless you get unlucky. One thing that makes Reno stand out, in terms of weather, is the wide variation in between low and high temperatures during the same day. The average variation is 33 degrees Fahrenheit, which is one of the greatest gaps that you will find anywhere in the US, so you need to be prepared for throughout the day. Shorts may work for you in the afternoon, but not if you are going to...more
The weather in Las Vegas in January and February is better then the weather is in much of the United States, and elsewhere, but it's not perfect. It can be windy, cold, and even a little wet at times. Snow is possible, but less likely than hitting 5 blackjacks in a row. You will probably be able to enjoy golfing in Las Vegas in January and February as long as the wind isn't blowing very much and the sun is out.January Las Vegas WeatherThe hottest January day in Las Vegas for the past 62 years was 77 degrees Fahrenheit, most recently encountered on January 26, 1975, while the regular high temperature is 57. In the last 62 years the highest reported temperature in Las Vegas for January was 8 on January 13, 1963, and the mean daily low in the month is 37.According to National Weather Service weather data, on January 12, 1963, the recorded high temperature did not exceed 29 degrees Fahrenheit, the lowest high measured in Las Vegas in the past 62 years. Weather Service records also indicate that on January 20, 1999, the low temperature for the day was not measured below 58 degrees, the highest low measured in Las Vegas in the last 62 years.Weather Service historical data shows...more
Europe has always been a favourite holiday spot for people from across the world. There are many areas in Europe that are hotspots for tourism and one such place that is growing in popularity year on year is Iceland. With its many Fjords, majestic mountains, blue lagoons and beautifully clean cities Iceland is an amazing place to spend your...more
There are many unique things to do in Cajamarca Peru. In ancient times Cajamarca was conquered by the Incas. Then in 1532 Francisco Pizarro ambushed the Inca king Atahualpa. Atahualpa's execution marked the end of the Inca Empire. Cajamarca is renowned for its excellent cheeses and other dairy products. Its people are very passionate about...more
Yearly this beautiful small town in the Western Cape province of Southern Africa gets "visited" by mammals of the blue sea. Whale species flock to the beautiful area of Hermanus to reproduce, in the beautiful surroundings of our little whale capital of the world - Hermanus, previously named Hermanuspietersfontein. The yearly arrival of these whales is a major tourist attraction which boosts the local economy enormously one just have to notice the word "whale" in almost every second local company name to realise the impact our big ocean friends has made.Restaurants, hotels and self-catering accommodation establishments are the ones that really thrives during holiday season. Together with the swift arrival of the whales you'll likely notice the buzz in town as the town centre get ready for the arrival of tourists from all over the continent. September month is when the festivity reaches climax when the now, yearly Whale Festival takes place. The festival offers many fun filled activities for young and old. Various artists perform here during the course of the week and the street markets do their fair share to ensure something for everyone. You can also see the street dancers...more
The Loch Ness Monster is supposed to be an ancient creature that inhabits the 20 mile long Loch Ness in the Scottish Highlands. It is alleged to be a plesiosaur like animal and you may be very surprised to know that the legend of the monster dates...more
One of the things that I did not have time to cover in my last article on 'Holidays ideas to beat the Credit Crunch' (http://www.findholidays4u.com0 was a real killer money saver. House Swapping, actually I noticed the organisations...more
Are you having a hard time choosing what place or country you're going for a great summer vacation? First you think of a cheap and tropical one. Somewhere you can go with your family and friend where kids and adults will like.If you are looking...more
About twelve years ago, my wife and I were on our honeymoon in Maui. Maui was beautiful and we had a blast touring the island. During our trip, we chartered a sailing cruise and tried snorkeling for the first time. The cruise operator gave us the...more
"it's a small world" is one of the most beloved attractions at Disneyland. After 42 years, people from around the world still bake a beeline for this charming, low-tech, whimsical boat ride. Yet, in 2008 it was showing its age and in need of...more
Part of living abroad is adapting to different customs. When we live abroad and adapt, we sometimes forget that we adapted. We forget how things once were in our daily lives. Then, when someone visits us and comments, we have a storm of memories and...more