The Opinionated Travelogue of a Photo Maniac
From the bald hill with the same name, Château de Chaumont keeps watch over the river below. Located in the center of the Loire Valley, the castle was originally a fortress that protected the town of Blois. Château de Chaumont is one of France’s largest and most impressive historical sites. Like most castles in the …
Château de Chaumont – a Castle Entangled in Intrigue and RivalryRead More
Romania is one of the very few places left in Europe where you can still experience the bygone era of the steam engine locomotives. So if you ever find yourself in the region of Maramures, Romania, don’t miss riding the Mocanita – Viseul de Sus – the last steam forestry train in Europe. The nostalgic …
Aboard the Mocanita, Romania’s Nostalgic Steam TrainRead More
Located along the coast of Southern California, approximately 30 miles west of the Los Angeles city limits, Oxnard is fast becoming a popular destination for people who enjoy California beach vacations.
4 Things to Do in Oxnard, California, That Are Not Just BeachesRead More
Meet the latest traveler in my series –Travel Blogger Interviews. This month I had the pleasure of interviewing Sofie Couwenbergh, the creator, writer and photographer of Wonderful Wanderings. Hi! I’m Sofie and I’m from Belgium, the country I’m still living in right now. But hold on! I’m not that boring:) I had a stable job as …
Interview with Sofie Couwenbergh from “Wonderful Wanderings”Read More
Those of you who travel across the world know how brutal a long-haul flight can be. From bloating and swelling, to migraines and fatigue, you are likely to experience a wide range of unpleasant sensations when you are on a plane. Unless you are one of the few lucky ones who can afford First or Business Class, a long flight may be …
If you are a beach lover nothing will satisfy your need to be close to the water like the Embassy Suites Mandalay Beach Hotel & Resort. Positioned on some of the best real estate in the Oxnard area, this all-suite resort is everything you may want for your beach vacation: waterfront playground, lots of amenities …
Affordable Luxury at Embassy Suites Mandalay Beach Hotel & ResortRead More
I can’t remember a specific point in time when my love for animals began, but I remember that a trip to the zoo made the best outing for me as a kid. I even enjoyed the smell that surrounded the animal cages (not particularly clean and well kept in our town).
Family Fun in Palm Desert: The Living Desert Zoo & GardensRead More
If you are ever in Palm Springs, California, don’t miss the Tahquitz Canyon Loop Trail, one of the most beautiful areas of the in the Sonoran Desert of the Coachella Valley. This 2 mile loop that travels through a dramatic desert landscape on a narrow rocky trail is one of the hidden gems in the USA. …
My guest for the Travel Blogger Interviews this month is Amar Hussain, a British traveller committed to making his gap year dreams a reality. His blog – Gap Year Escape – is the perfect guide for budget travel, backpacking, adventure, and expat living. Over the past 3 years, Amar has experienced many countries around the world, but he specializes in …
