The Pyramid at Chichen Itza also known as El Castillo is probably the most recognized and visited tourist site in Mexico. There are 365 steps, one for each day of the year and at sunset during the Spring and Autumn Equinox triangle shadows are formed by the platforms making it look like a serpent is desending the stairs. By standing directly in front of the stairs and clapping … [Read more...]
The Airlines Don’t care
So we had another year of increasing fares, decreasing service, paying extra to bring your luggage, paying for peanuts and chips or a soft drink. Enduring delays, being bumped, consistently overbooked flights and getting stuck, yes it was a great year. … [Read more...]
5 Reasons to Visit Auckland, New Zealand
Some top tips for choosing this North Island hotspot New Zealand has grown in stature as a holiday destination in recent decades. Thanks in part to the availability of cheap flights, it’s rapidly developing its status on the world stage as a unique travel destination. With the help of Lord of the Rings movies, comedy exports Flight of the Concords as well as the … [Read more...]
Wineries In Texas
Heading West on Highway 290 from Austin Texas you enter the Texas Hill Country. A scenic drive that is full of rolling hills, creeks, wildlife and large Texas ranches. You still see cowboys on horseback large open areas full of scrub brush, mesquite trees and windmills. … [Read more...]
What If It Was Your Family?
This article was originally published in Dec 2011 in response to a Massive Typhoon that hit The Philippine Islands. Thank you to everyone that donated in support of the disaster. I have since decided to keep this post as a stand alone page to continue to bring awareness. The Philippines gets several typhoons a year with massive devastation. The resulting destruction always … [Read more...]
