Category Archives: Travel
Buying Visitor Insurance
Travel planning is about much more than making sure you have a good time. If you are heading overseas for an extended trip you need to take care of quite a few pesky logistical details before you leave. You have … Continue reading
LA’s Famous Roads
Americans seem to have a love affair with highways and roads. The mystique of Route 66 and the appeal of the scenic drive are undeniable in American culture. For many, there is nothing better than to get behind the wheel … Continue reading
Health Insurance for Overseas Travel
The idea of health insurance is somewhat universal, though it may be structured differently in different parts of the world. However, most regular forms of health insurance are limited to the country of origin. If the insured party crosses a … Continue reading
Grand Canyon Attractions
Any trip to the American southwest is going to be filled with images of deserts, cowboys, and ghost towns. No such visit would be complete without a stop at the Grand Canyon — one of the natural wonders of the … Continue reading
Singapore’s Garden
Singapore may be one of the world’s most expensive cities, with luxurious Singapore hotel , world-class gourmet dining, and some of the greatest shopping in Asia, but it’s also home to the only botanic gardens in the world that is … Continue reading
How Orlando Got its Name
Many US locations are named for Old World cities, counties, and countries. Hence the prevalence of “New” in American place names. Others get their names from foreign languages of original settlers or local tribes of Native Americans. Some of the … Continue reading
New York’s Most Famous Park
Almost as famous as the Big Apple itself, Central Park draws visitors from all over the world staying in New York City hotels as well as countless residents of New York. Designed by Frederick Olmsted and Calvert Vaux and completed … Continue reading
San Diego’s Balboa Park
Balboa Park is one of the hidden gems of San Diego. Overshadowed by SeaWorld San Diego and even by the San Diego Zoo — which is actually part of Balboa — this is a must-visit place for families and anyone … Continue reading
Hong Kong’s Temple of 10,000 Buddhas
Located in Hong Kong’s New Territories, the Temple of Ten Thousand Buddhas is a 20th century monastery that draws many visitors out of their Hong Kong Hotel s in the city and out to the small town of Sha Tin … Continue reading
Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem
It is really interesting to see how three dominate religions make their claims to religious sites in Jerusalem. Christians, Jews and Muslims all stake their claim to what is sacred for them. For the Muslims, one of the big stops … Continue reading