Experiences by Destination

Travel sights, sites, and experiences sorted by geographic area

Lake Titicaca floating islands (Peru)

The story goes that the people in this region got tired of being in fights with their neighbors, so they...

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.

The Everglades: Airboat experience

The Everglades: Airboat experience An airboat through the Everglades is a fun experience all ages can enjoy, so long as...

Balboa Park – San Diego Model Railroad Museum – fun for kids and adults

In the basement of the Casa de Balboa Building in Balboa Park, there is an exceptional and huge miniature train...

Platypus Lake – Cairns, Australia

In NE Australia (a bit south of Cairns), there is a place called Tarzali Lakes that you can see platypus...

Panama City's Biomuseo – wonderful for kids and adults

The Biomuseo – Biomuseum in Panama City is amazing and well worth a trip if you are in the city....

Using U.S. Credit Cards in China? Not so much.

Using U.S. Credit Cards in China? Not so much. When I was planning to go to China, getting money was...

The Great Wall of China – Jinshanling to Simatai hike (Beijing)

When I went to China, I had planned on doing a Great Wall hike. At least until I found out...

News of the Good: Power Plant = Ski Hill & Rock Climbing Wall in Denmark

Denmark is a pretty flat country that isn’t known for skiing or rock-climbing, but a power plant is making both...

Ouzoud Falls – Morocco

Ouzoud Falls – Morocco About 100 miles (150KM) northwest of Marrakesh is one of the most popular attractions in the...