Crete is the largest of all the Greek islands, and is the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. It has a population of just under one million, and is one of the most popular tourist destinations that Greece has to offer.
Its boasts a variety of features including mountain villages, long sandy beaches, rocky bays, […]
Michigan the best vacation getaway spot in the America. With the four seasons in Michigan and all the water surrounding this huge mitten state it is hard not to find a vacation idea or two. The economy may be the talk of the news these days, but the splendor cannot be dismissed.
Michigan is […]
The Cayman Islands are located in the western Caribbean Sea, situated 180 miles south of Cuba and 185 miles northwest of Jamaica. They are a British overseas territory and are comprised of three islands. Grand Cayman is the largest of the three at approximately 77 square miles.
Cayman Brac and Little Cayman, the “sister […]
Taylor, Texas, is a small city about a half hour’s drive north of Austin near Interstate 35 and Highway 79, and the city was originally named Taylorville, in honor of Edward Moses Taylor, who was a well known railroad official. Taylor was founded in 1876 when the Texas Land Company auctioned lots in anticipation of […]
Jamaica Beaches are a great place for contemplation, if you can factor in the weather, the gorgeous local bikini clad population that cover the sand and the head bobbing Reggae music that seems to follow you wherever you go: and did I mention the rum punch!
When you are lying on your favorite Jamaican beach, surveying […]
Hilton Head Island is home to many exotic species of birds and other animals, many of which live in the islands wetlands. Wetlands are an important part of the islands ecosystem. They improve water quality by filtering harmful pollutants out of surface water, and help to minimize flooding, in addition to providing a habitat for […]
Manor is the name of a small city east of Austin, and this small community has many noteworthy attractions. The city was settled in 1872 when it was named after its first postmaster, James Manor. Manor currently has an approximate population of 5,500, a figure which was derived from the number of utility service connections, […]
Suburban rail services in London, as in the rest of Great Britain, are run on a system of rail franchises and operated by a number of private train operating companies, managed by National Rail. This rail system is a separate entity from London Underground, which is owned and run by Transport for London.
A pilot scheme […]
Stansted Airport is referred to as London Stansted in many pieces of literature; however this is somewhat of a misnomer, whilst it may only be an hour from London the airport sits in the quaint and beautiful district of Uttlesford. This stunning region is the perfect excuse to hire a car and explore rather than […]
Most visitors to Austin notice the unusual streetlights strategically located throughout the city known as the moonlight towers, but most are not aware of the history of the towers. Probably the most well known of the moonlight towers is the one in Zilker Park which is used every year to represent a huge Christmas tree, […]
