Here's one of my favorite hometown pics, The Georgia Aquarium which is adjacent to the famed Centennial Olympic Park and the World of Coca-Cola in downtown Atlanta. Bring your family and spend the entire day enjoying the city! ... continue reading...
Travel Photo Thursday
Lifetime Senior Pass for National Parks’ price to increase in 2017
I was a little bummed to learn that one of the best deals ever will soon meet its end. The Lifetime Senior Pass available from the National Parks Service is scheduled to increase from $10.00 to $80.00 sometime this year (2017). I don't meet the age requirement yet, but I was looking forward to it because of the wonderful time that I had visiting several of our national parks. Nevertheless, the new price matches the cost of an annual pass for the rest of us, so ... continue reading...
The Top Six things to do on Easter Island
I've already given a detailed report about my trip to Easter Island shortly after returning in 2012. In retrospect, I didn't go into much detail about what I considered to be the absolute must do's while you are there. Today, I will attempt to rectify that oversight because if you are like me, you want to make the most of your precious time on the most remote island on earth. First things first, you would do well to hire a Guided Tour Company. You will never be able to find ... continue reading...
A Decade of Desire: My Ultimate Travel Bucket List Part II
For the second leg of my Ultimate Bucket List For the Next Decade And Beyond (but really, I’m shooting for a decade)™, voy al sur- I’m heading to Central and South America. Over the past few years, I’ve had the pleasure of knocking off a considerable chunk of must-sees by visiting Cozumel, Lima, Peru; Santiago, Chile, and Easter Island, but it’s time to branch out even further. Since I’m a bit of a completist, wanderlust is taking me beyond the confines of the Caribbean and the Western coast of ... continue reading...
Travel Photo Thursday
The ceiling at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas solidified Dale Chilhuly's position as my favorite Glass artist ever. This amazing but breakable tapestry of color nearly gave me a neck cramp from admiring it so long. It is a sight to behold! ... continue reading...
