What Is REAL ID? A common question that most people do not know -but should! In 2005, the US Congress passed the REAL ID Act in response to the events of 9/11. The REAL ID Act establishes a standard for issuing State identifications such as driving licenses. The REAL ID Act is designed to eliminate…
Iguazu Falls are to waterfall enthusiasts what Versailles is to the palace enthusiast. It’s the mecca of all waterfalls covering 1.7 miles across three counties: Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay. Even if waterfalls are not your thing, visiting is a bucket list experience for anyone. There is something heavenly about walking under or over such a…
A private island in Titusville, Florida? This can’t be right. If you head out onto the Indian River Lagoon – an estuary, you will find a few! And they are like a scene from Robinson Crusoe. I’m willing to bet most boaters don’t think about sandbars or having a private island when you mention Titusville….
The Belfast Peace Walls, known as The Belfast Peace Lines, separate catholic and protestant communities in Northern Islands Belfast. The purpose of the walls was to curb the violence steamed from the outbreak of civil unrest during the riots of 1969. The riots led to a thirty-year conflict known as the Troubles and reflect the…
Detroit Buildings. What comes to mind? Eminem’s childhood home, the GM Renaissance Center, The Detroit Tigers Stadium? Perhaps it’s all and more. For me, it is the historic and abandoned buildings. The architectural marvels now lay in ruin, covered in graffiti, a shamble of their original glory. We spent a long weekend in Detroit touring…
The Howey Mansion in Florida might not be as well-known as other mansions from the 1900s. It might not be as famous, significant, or opulent, but it has a rich history and a fascinating story, and it’s been renovated to capture the original luster. A massive fan of mansions, palaces, and stately homes, visiting the…
Every cruiser lusts after the raved about the balcony room. What if I told you there are some serious advantages to an inside cruise cabin that you might not have considered? I just took my 8th cruise. I don’t think of myself as a cruising fanatic, but I am not a novice cruiser. I’ve stayed…
Coco Key Water Park might not be on your list for a day trip to Orlando, but you may be looking for an economical day out. Or, you may want to avoid crowds at the famous water parks. Lastly, you may be curious! This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure and privacy policy for…
Located two and a half hours away from Auckland, the Waitomo Caves are famous for being filled with glowworms. While the main glowworm cave is an unusual attraction, most people don’t realize that the other Waitomo Caves are impressive! Visiting the Waitomo Caves is a full day out, and there is plenty to see and…
Chances are, if you visit the northern island of New Zealand, you will visit Rotorua, New Zealand. Known as the region’s geothermal area, it attracts tourists in droves. As a fan of geothermal activity, this appealed to me, and we combined this with our trip to Hobbiton. Rotorua is an hour south of Hobbiton, so…