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Gertrude’s Restaurant: Paradise for the eyes and the palate
The Desert Botanical Garden is one of the most advantageous sites in Arizona, an incredible representation of all the beauty the desert has to offer. Gertrude’s restaurant is named after one of the Garden’s largest benefactors, Mrs. Gertrude Divine Webster, who founded the Desert Botanical Garden in 1939. Matt Taylor,...
Read moreTubac and namesake resort captivate visitors
Nestled in the high desert of the Santa Cruz Valley, in the shadow of the Santa Rita Mountains, lies one of the earliest settlements in the state of Arizona. Tubac was established way back in 1752 as a Spanish presidio. However today, artists are more prevalent than a military men....
Read moreTumacacori National Historical Park
Located just south of Tubac, Arizona in the southern part of the state is a national monument worth a stop....the Tumacacori National Historical Park. This historical park preserves three early Spanish colonial mission ruins. The oldest and best-preserved of the three, San Jose de Tumacacori, was built on the site...
Read moreSri 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...
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