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Sri Lanka: More than beautiful beaches and ancient ruins
Written by: Emma Teppa Top Five Parks and Reserves in Sri Lanka While Sri Lanka is working to put itself firmly on the map of luxury holiday destinations, many visitors to the small Indian Ocean Island head there for its breadth of national parks and game reserves. Known as one...
Read moreA storybook love affair and my fondness for the Czech Republic
In 1999 I spent nearly a month in the Czech Republic...it was love at first sight. By this time (1999) I had already visited nine other European countries, but this was my first to an eastern (now considered central) European nation, and, it hadn't been that far removed from Soviet...
Read moreRoad Trip Infographic
This Cross Country Road Trip Routes infographic is brought to you by U-Pack, a nationwide "you pack, we drive" service that specializes in long-distance moving.
Read moreAntelope Canyon – Nature inspired wonderment
The photos of Antelope Canyon (upper and lower) have inspired the world over. The long and smoothly carved sandstone slot canyon is located on Navajo land in northern Arizona and is one of those places that photos often do justice to the awe-inspire sight. Antelope Canyon is a mecca for...
Read moreLake Havasu Balloon Festival
Everything you need to know about attending the Lake Havasu Balloon Festival. After more than 230 years of flight, hot air balloons still retain their romantic luster...they are both captivating and exhilarating. The sheer size, colors and shapes of hot air balloons can be mesmerizing, especially en mass. I recently...
Read moreStabalize GoPro footage with Feiyu Tech G4 handheld gimbal
As a travel video blogger, I'm always looking at ways to improve the quality of my work. One of those ways, is through stabilization. I have been an aerial quad-copter drone pilot for a while now and have been thoroughly impressed with the the performance of the 3D gimbal in...
Read moreHeading to Lake Havasu City for the annual balloon festival
I have road tripped all over the state of Arizona, but one city that has eluded me is Lake Havasu...which if you're not aware, is home to the London Bridge. I'm very excited to be visiting Lake Havasu during their fifth annal balloon festival. The Lake Havasu Balloon Festival and...
Read moreBlue Lake Ranch; A secluded gem outside Durango
When you first enter the Blue Lake Ranch, it’s hard to know what to expect…there are no large monument signs or visual structures to lead your eye. As you follow the signs, making your way up a meandering hill, you come across the “Ranch House,” which is the focal point...
Read moreRiddin’ the rails in Durango
On a recent road trip to Durango, Colorado, my girlfriend and I took hopped aboard the Durango-Silverton train to Cascade Canyon. During the winter months, the train is not able to make the steep assent to Silverton, but does go about half way to Cascade Canyon, where passengers can disembark...
Read moreTop-25 Arizona Road Trip Destinations
Here are 25 Arizona road trip ideas the next time you visit the stunning Southwest. (Updated 6/25/20) An Arizona Road Trip will yield exciting discovers that can only be found in the Southwest. Arizona is a wonderfully diverse state, with an abundance of open space and unforgettable scenery…including one of...
Read more6th annual Zombie Walk in Phoenix
It wasn't just ghosts and goblins this Halloween, it was a massive Zombie Walk at the 6th annual event in Phoenix. Those involved organizing the Phoenix Zombie Walk hoped to break the Guinness World Record for most zombies participating in a zombie walk. Last year’s walk had nearly 20,000 attendees...not...
Read morePima Air and Space Museum
Once of Tucson, Arizona's greatest attractions is the Pima Air and Space Museum. Whether you are an aeronautical fan or not, this air museum is one of the largest in the country and is really worth visiting if you find yourself in southern Arizona. Here is my experience: I would...
Read moreScholastic Scare in Superior, AZ
"Scholastic Scare in Superior, AZ" was co-written by: Terri Campbell The day began as an innocent photographic adventure to the old mining town of Superior, Arizona, where hauntingly decrepit buildings sporadically litter the landscape. This sleepy community 90 minutes southeast of Phoenix offers photographers an array of creative compositions to...
Read moreBeauty in everything…
If you look hard enough, you can find beauty in just about everything...even a weed. :-)
Read moreCafé Monarch: An Artful Duet of Cuisine and Romance
Scottsdale is the hub for many unique and trendy restaurants, some have staying power and some do not. My belief is that Café Monarch is here to stay. Under fairly new ownership (2013), Christian & Phillip Lewkowicz and Executive Chef Branden Levine have created a perfect duet of cuisine and...
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