North America

Iguanas rule at Tulum Mayan ruins (Mexico)

Tulum’s Mayan ruins aren’t as extensive as Chichen Itza’s, but it makes up for it in the beauty of the...

More critters from Yosemite/Sequoia area

More critters from Yosemite/Sequoia area

A previous post covered some of the larger animals in the Yosemite/Sequoia/King’s Canyon Natoall Parks areas.  There are also many varieties...

Lighthouses of Nova Scotia photolog

Pearl Harbor – bringing the US into the war

Pearl Harbor is a frequently visited attraction on Oahu. So much so, that if you are going during a busy...

What do you need for an Alaskan Cruise?

What do you need for an Alaskan Cruise?

If you are going on a cruise to Alaska, you need most of the things you need on a traditional...

Volcano biking

A very unusual activity you can do on Maui is seeing the sunrise from the top of a volcano (at...

Yellowstone waterfalls

Yellowstone, which is the first US National Park,  has dozens of waterfalls and cascades. They range from small (10-20 feet...

Ketchikan, Alaska – fun things to do

Ketchikan, Alaska – fun things to do

So you are going to Ketchikan, what should you do? There are many activities you can set up in terms...

Waterfall central (Oregon)

Multnomah Falls is a two-stage waterfall near Portland Oregon. It is beautiful rain or shine. Over 600 feet tall, yet...

Portland’s Gardens – Rose and Japanese

Portland has many beautiful gardens well worth visits. Two of my favorites are the Rose Garden and the Japanese Garden.