A couple summers ago, some friends and I took a road trip from Texas through L.A. to my beloved Northern California, specifically to my old stomping grounds in Chico. Neither of them had ever been to NorCal, and both love complaining about Texas summers. Needless to say, I was pretty excited about taking them to a place where the air is clean(ish) and the weather is perfect.
Posts Tagged ‘USA’
Las Vegas: Blackjack, Toroweap and Trekkers
August 9th, 2010Haunted Places in Austin, Texas
July 9th, 2010Texas is considered to be the most haunted place in United States. Though the state is extremely beautiful with lush green meadows, the clear blue sea and the mountains yet there is beyond these.
There are several places in Texas which are considered to be haunted. The most interesting fact is that many Hollywood film directors have claimed that Texas has been an ideal place for them for shooting their movies, since the atmosphere and the paranormal past of the place adds to the climax of the film!
Austin’s Inn at Pearl Street is believed to be haunted by a woman who carries her baby in her lap. Many guests a the inn have claimed to seen the woman.
San Francisco: Weekend Getaway
June 30th, 2010A silver haired guy walks up and drops a business card in my lap as four guitar players, a mandolin player and a slappin’ stand up bass kick out a bluegrass version of the ’50s classic, Runaway. It says “Captain Democracy” and he’s running for Mayor of San Francisco. He launches into a mild diatribe.
“We started free thinking here,” he says, pointing to the ground inside Caffe Trieste in North Beach. “Cal-Berkeley was the home of the atomic bomb; we need some creativity back in San Francisco! That’s my platform.”
The crowd nods approvals. He turns and leaves.
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Diving into the Sinkholes
June 30th, 2010It’s a same thing every time when you start thinking about a place to visit during the vacations. What about packing your bags and making your way into the unknown. Not many of us are ready to make way into the unknown, but this experience will surely get you some remarkable memories that you may cherish for lifetime.
If you are not aware of, a sinkhole is a natural depression or a hole caused by the removal of the Earth’s surface. What remains only, is air. This happens due to the removal of soil, bedrock, or sometimes both, by water. It may vary in size, which can be from less than a meter to several hundreds of meters. » Read more: Diving into the Sinkholes
A Fascinating Spot in San Francisco
June 30th, 2010Anywhere we are it is much better if we can hang around our circle. It is also works for all of us, even for gay community. It is a nature that a gay likes to stick with gay brothers. They can easier to blend with their own community and who knows, find a romance there.
As someone with busy schedule, you’re often traveling for your business and you are wishing to know hot spots for gay community in new place you visit. If you are planning to visit San Francisco, Gay Travel Buddy is one of the most interesting resources you can get. This is a blog about San Francisco, the city and its lifestyle from a gay’s perspective. You will love how the blogger wrote about his city and every hot spot he knows. It is like you have a direct conversation with the writer.
It seems like the blogger really know San Francisco very well. He can tell you everything about San Francisco. It ranges from best place to stay, best cuisine to eat, and best place to hang out. Off course he also describes gay’s lifestyle here in San Francisco. You will get complete information about gay’s clubs or gay’s pubs where the hottest bros in this city hang around.
Washington DC: A Contemporary Architecture Tour
June 27th, 2010No surprise, Washington DC is a city deeply rooted in American history. Its urban fabric is adorned with grand monuments and patriotic memorials, often cast in severe neoclassical forms to highlight their historical prominence.
This doesn’t mean Washington DC is stuck in the past. In fact there’s a growing collection of buildings here that speak the architectural language of today, hence this self-guided “Contemporary Architecture Tour.” The goal here is to showcase some of the capital’s finest contemporary spaces and places, from Chinatown to the National Mall and Embassy Row. » Read more: Washington DC: A Contemporary Architecture Tour
New York City by Land, Sea and Sky
March 23rd, 2010Where Do you go to get the best views of New York? Me, I’ve always spent most of my time on the Manhattan sidewalks, gazing upwards with my mouth open. I did wind up on the receiving end of some “Watch where you’re going!” comments, and I did get a sore neck, but I didn’t really grasp the scale of the city.
East Coast Vacation Spots
March 6th, 2010USA’s east coast is wonderful vacation spots, which is a great blend of culture, natural beauty and history. The sates and cities of the east coast are very famous among the people. The people who have not been to east coast, just by reading or hearing about the places, you can visualize the images of the places. If you want to escape after a hectic week, just for weekends, head to the east coast vacation spots. Here you will have range of activities and relax at the same time.
Pleasant Option of Downtown San Diego Hotels
February 17th, 2010Are you planning to make a trip to San Diego California, for leisure of business in this month? If you do, I assure you it will become a great experience to remember.
San Diego as the second-largest city in California has so many tourism attractions. It has fine weather, great beaches, amazing nightlife spots, till a great selection of foods. For those who love outdoor activities and challenge, this charming city also offers a great reservoir providing a variety of outdoor activities, such as boating, fishing, and hiking.
Well, in brief, San Diego offers a complete excitement to have with. All you have to do is start packing. But hey, before deciding to pick up phone calling your travel agent for a ticket reservation, I think there are a few things you should first consider. Your accommodation is for example.
Why am I highlighted on accommodation? The answer is, because accommodation is important if you want to easily enjoy and visit all those cool spots. You know, San Diego is such a big city. Thus, a place to stay should not just offer high-quality services, but is also located strategically in downtown.
There are plenty options there. One that is strategically located downtown is Houston Marriott Hotels. This newly renovated boutique-style hotel really puts you in the center of the action of “America’s Finest City”. You can easily go to many of San Diego’s most famous attraction from here. For example, you can make a quick trip to Seaport Village, a mall of specialty shops with a picturesque waterfront setting. It only takes a few minutes access to enjoy classic attraction such as Old Town and the famous Belmont Park. And most important is, this place will give you an unforgettable night stays experience.
Another great option in downtown is Houston Greenspoint Hotel. It’s nestled not so far from city’s center attraction. You should check out the website to see more detail information. After all, once you have made the right accommodation is San Diego, I think you should packing right away. Enjoy the trip.
Best Ten Challenging Roller Coasters in America
February 15th, 2010Few structures can take you to a height higher than Statue of Liberty, drop you down faster than in sky diving, and endow you with an unforgettable memory. There are few roller coasters in the USA that perfectly embraces this definition.
Although there are numerous roller coasters in America, let’s have a look at the 10 scariest and best ones.
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