Everybody remembers The Alamo but few outside of Texas know about Goliad. Some might say that Goliad had as much or more to do with the fight for Texas independence as did The Alamo. Mission Espiritu Santo In 1749 the Spanish relocated a Mission and a Presidio to the Northern frontier of its North American colonies. Located on the banks of the San Antonio River, … [Read more...]
6 American Castles Where You Can Spend The Night
When you think about European Castles, the thought of gallant knights and days chivalry come to mind but did you know there are American castles where you can spend the night and feel like royalty? … [Read more...]
It’s Better in the Bahamas on Green Turtle Cay
As the northernmost Cay in the Abacos, Green Turtle Cay is a magical place. Miles of beautiful beaches and gorgeous turquoise water await you at every turn. As the beautiful Bahamians like to say, “All is well.” And truly, when you visit Green Turtle Cay, all is well! … [Read more...]
Explore Fort Scratchley, a Historical Treasure in Newcastle
Newcastle is a small, coastal city, located two hours north of Sydney. One of the areas true historical treasures is Fort Scratchley. Once known as being the industrial capital of Australia, Newcastle has undergone a revitalization since a 5.6 magnitude earthquake rocked its foundations in 1989 and the closure of its steelworks in 1999. Both incidents devastated the town. … [Read more...]
Strange And Funny Signs Found Around The World
Sometimes when you are traveling around you come across strange, confusing or funny signs. Sometimes this is due to a bad language translation but sometimes it is just funny. I have run across a few of these during my travels and am sure you have seen a few also. I decided to ask a few of my travel blogging friends if they had also come across some funny signs during their … [Read more...]
