Have you ever wanted to travel across the United States on a train? Well, most people do not realize that it is actually possible now. Industrial goods are one of the first things that come to my mind when thinking of the current conditions of the rail road industry. The reason is because passenger trains are relatively few and far between in comparison. However, Amtrak was first introduced in...
Major holidays in America, boy, there are so many. Well, just thinking about it makes me smile. Christmas, probably the best holiday of the year in my opinion. Virtually every family sits around and eats and gives away presents. Everyone always seems so happy on this day as the kids are opening a gift they wanted all year, or the tech guy, like me, is opening the new favourite gadget, or, the...
When you begin to think about sports in America, you certainly can not overlook the most popular sport, Football. No, not the world sport of football, but the American version. The version that requires players to wear pads, with lines drawn on 10 yard increments across the field, and a huge upright field goal at each end.
Football is the sport now days in the United States. When you think...
Summer time is mostly about escaping the oozing heat of the sun. Maybe go to some place really cold where you can ski and snowboard for life. In some cases, it's enjoying it in a quiet little paradise and savouring every moment of it away from the daily hassles of work. Hawaii for some reason has been the summer hangout of the world. Why not do it at some place that's not totally typical. Like...
Bounties of treasures await the visitors of Belize. It is well said by those who have gone there that Belize is an adventurer's paradise. It is on the Caribbean coast and just two hours away from 3 major U.S. gateways. It has rich wildlife, majestic mountains, mysterious Maya temples, and diving and fishing experiences.
One of the many attractions of Belize includes the Cays. Cays are...
Benin constitutes a long stretch of land perpendicular to the Coast of the Gulf of Guinea. It is the former Dahomey, the so-called most beaten track by Europeans of any Africa. The history of Benin can be rooted to the chain of kingdoms.
Benin is a conservative country and you should dress well and behave in order to respect their culture and so as not to offend. I would suggest the best...
I have always loved travelling to new places because I love meeting new people, experiencing the culture of the place, seeing new sights, and of course, eating authentic foreign cuisine.
I have been to two other countries and I'm not sure if it's all because of the novelty of travelling, but I really enjoyed my destinations. For the most part, I usually travel alone (since I do not know...
Barbados's original name, based on early records was Ichirouganaim and had the Awak tribe as its original population. However, the country got the name Barbados; a lot of researchers are still trying to find out why. Anyway, Barbados was claimed by the Portuguese by the mid 1500s to 1600s and after that, they have left the island.
The country has been dependent on sugar cane but this isn't...
Described as the Middle East light, Bahrain is a country that mixes modern infrastructure with the identity of the Gulf. This country is known to be a Muslim country but is considered as one of the more liberal ones after it allowed its citizens the freedom to choose their religion. It is one of the few countries wherein you would see a mosque having a Catholic church or a Hindu temple as its...
Flying for long hours can get really uncomfortable. Knowing the right kind of clothing to wear can really help you relax for the long journey ahead of you. You do not want to wear shoes that are going to be confining because feet normally swell during the flight. It is also important to remember to stay hydrated because no matter what you wear if you are not hydrated flying may be still be...
