When you travel it’s always nice to head away from the tourist crowds. The cities less traveled often have many surprises and one of the coolest off the backpacking trail is Denver in Colorado. Denver is nicknamed the “Mile High City” because its elevation is exactly one mile above sea level, making it one of the highest Read more about Cities Less Travelled: Denver, Colorado, USA[…]
Richmond is the capital of Virginia in the United States and has been an independent city since 1971. It has a population of just over 200,000. If you are heading to this cool city, here are ten sights to check out. Photo by Bzbngme via Trover.com 1. Richmond Zoo Home to more than 400 animals, this exciting, Read more about Backpacking in the USA: Top 10 Sights in Richmond, Virginia[…]
When you head to Chicago, firstly you will be aware of the vastness of this city, the chaos of the downtown and the world famous appeal it has. Whether you are heading to Chicago for a short time or a long time, you will want to make the most out of your stay and for Read more about Top 10 Sights in Chicago, Illinois, USA[…]
If you’re heading to the USA, a great off the wall state to head to is Connecticut and the city of Stamford. Stamford is a city in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States and is approximately 30 miles from Manhattan, Stamford is in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk Metro area which is a part of the Greater New York Read more about Travelling in the USA: Touring in Stamford, Connecticut[…]
Every once in a while everyone needs a getaway; a time to relax and release the stress of everyday life. While extravagant getaways at lavish resorts may sound nice, they are not always financially fiscal. However, this does not mean that deserving individuals should have to compromise their enjoyment of beautiful views, enjoyable entertainment and Read more about Breathtaking Vacations in the USA That Won’t Break the Bank[…]
When backpacking in Costa Rica, the city of Alajuela is most definitely not on most people’s tourist trail. However, my final flight out of Costa Rica to the USA was from San Jose international airport, which is actually closer to Alajuela than it is to San Jose. So after touring San Jose with author Michael Miller, Read more about Backpacking in Costa Rica: Top 5 Sights in Alajuela[…]
“It’s another tequila sunrise, stirring slowly across the sky.” – The Eagles While backpacking in Mexico sooner or later you will try tequila and mezcal. You might not know the difference, how it’s made or why there are thousands of different kinds. In my time in Mexico we did a Mezcal tasting, a tequila tasting Read more about Thirsty Thursdays: Touring the Tequila and Mezcal Museum in Mexico City, Mexico[…]
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