United States Travel
The USA isn’t the most popular country for many international travelers due to visa restrictions, high travel costs, and lack of affordable transportation. However, the United States has some of the world’s funnest cities, incredible national parks, and unique outdoor landscapes. It’s also the place most Americans spend their time traveling. Despite the cost of traveling in the USA it holds something interesting for every kind of traveler.
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The Pefect Day – Torrey Pines Beach & Hiking
An unexpectedly perfect day hiking and relaxing on the beach in San Diego’s Torrey Pines State Park and Preserve. It wasn’t too crowded, the scenery was beautiful and nature had been well preserved – all within a few minutes of downtown San Diego.
Photo – Holi Festival of Colors Celebration
On March 30 was an event unlike any I’ve experienced before. The Holi Festival of Colors in Spanish Fork, Utah is the largest celebration of Holi in the western Hemisphere. A religious (Hindu) celebration for the arrival of spring and the ending of winter and is a major event in India – but I didn’t have to travel all the way across the world to find over 50,000 people having a wonderful time and celebrating.
Photo of the Week – Imperial Beach Sunset
This week’s featured photo is from the last sunset of 2012 as seen at Imperial Beach, CA.
Photo Essay – The Desert Botanical Garden
Beautiful plants can grow in even the harshest desert conditions. Check out the Desert Botanical Garden’s abundance of plants, art sculptures and exhibits out on display; including the large iconic Saguaro cactus. A special treat from artist Philip Haas as well.
Photo of the Week – Sunset In the Desert
A sunset and the silhouette of Arizona’s desert mountains near Phoenix, AZ.
See The Rare & Exotic at Wildlife World Zoo
Pictures and review from visiting the Wildlife World Zoo. Don’t miss the video of the giraffe feeding, photos of white tigers, the rarest reptile on earth, and many other exotic animals!
Photo of the Week – The Phoenix Skyline at Dusk
High quality photo from an incredible view of downtown Phoenix skyline & skyscrapers at dusk. Photographed at an elevation of over 2,000 feet – on top of Dobbins lookout point inside the South Mountain Park and Preserve.
7 Things To Do In Santa Fe
My list of 7 great things to do while visiting Santa Fe, New Mexico. This city isn’t huge but it’s full of art, culture and history.
Photo of the Week – The Old Point Loma Lighthouse
This week’s photo is of the old Point Loma lighthouse that sits atop 400-foot high cliffs within the Cabrillo National Monument and is a short drive from downtown San Diego, California.
Whale Watching In San Diego – The Good & Bad
Chasing gray whales, sea lions, dolphins and more! Review and pictures from San Diego whale watching tour in January 2013 with Pacific Nature Tours.
Photo of the Week – Cabrillo National Monument
I love visiting the country’s National Parks and Monuments and this one was a particular favorite of mine. Pictured is the limestone statue at Cabrillo National Monument in San Diego, California. Overlooking the city skyline and harbor from the Point Loma peninsula it was quite beautiful and worth the visit.
The San Diego Zoo’s Adorable Clouded Leopard Cubs
Watching 3 month old clouded leopard cubs playing at the San Diego Zoo.
