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...]
It’s All About the Memories at the Air Terminal Museum
Sitting on a nondescript side street across the runways of Hobby Airport is the 1940’s Air Terminal Museum in Houston Texas. Visiting this museum will bring back memories of when flying was a special occasion for some people. For others, it will make you wish we could go back in time, before hour long TSA check in lines, rude passengers and the airlines treated people as … [Read more...]
You Don’t Have To Be a King To Party Like One
Although I have heard about them I had never been to a Renaissance Festival until recently. Although somewhat intrigued I was just never interested in dressing up as a court jester and speaking in Old English. … [Read more...]
If You Want To Really experience Louisiana You Need to Go Here
When I was invited to attend a press trip to experience Louisiana courtesy of North Louisiana and Natchitoches Convention and Visitors Bureau’s, highlighting historical sites, I jumped at the chance. Louisiana is a great place for historic travel. I have always been interested in visiting historical places. Whether it be an old European church or an Spanish fort, I … [Read more...]
