The Best Place to Kayak in the Southern French Alps

Summer is here! And if you’re traveling to the South of France, we just can’t think of a better way to experience the beauty than paddling across a breathtaking river in a Kayak or Canoe. The Southern French Alps is better known for it’s white water rapids, rafting and kayaking but it is also home to two spectacular lakes which are lake kayaking paradise. #Wanderlust  #travelblogger

For more information on this amazing adventure, read the below article from Travel Companions.

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Beautiful US Beaches To Escape To, Even Though Its Not Summer!

Not ready to give up going to the beach? Why should you! Winter is obviously just around the corner. But if you’re like us, going to the beach isn’t just awesome in the Summer months. Have you seen the majestic beauty of your favorite beach covered in a blanket of snow in the #Winter? Or have you ever taken your loved ones or even just by yourself (guilty) to the beach on a beautiful #Autumn evening and sat watching the sunset wrapped up in a cozy blanket? Id give it a try because it really can be a magical experience. Here is a list of a few Beaches for your pleasure and hopefully one is near you. But if not adventure out to your favorite beach, either in the Summer, Spring, Winter or Fall!

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10 Most Beautiful US Beaches To Escape To

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Spooky Ghost Towns To Explore

We all have  a bit of curiosity / interest in Haunted Houses. Some of us more than others… yep, thats me…. and if you are anything like us, you will want to go and visit all of them anyway. But how about whole towns? Thats right, the ENTIRE town! From the UK to Taiwan to California to Pennsylvania, if you search, you will find. Some of these places are burdened with a tragic history, making it look eerie along with a haunting feeling or even paranormal activity.  Some places are overgrown over years of abandonment, others are well kept. There are thousands of places to explore, all over the world!

So here’s a small sample of the spooky abandoned Towns we came across in an Article: https://www.thevintagenews.com/2016/09/29/seven-ghost-towns-theyre-abandoned

And since its October and Halloween is just a few weeks away, I hope you enjoy reading this small tidbit! BOO!

 

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20 Tips To Make International Holiday Travel Easy

Are you planning a trip out of the Country for the Holidays this year? We all think to visit family and friends out of town or to simply get away while you have a few extra days off. Let us give you some forethought and preparation to help you stay safe, healthy, and sane on your way. Traveling abroad and being in a strange place can be a bit intimidating, and to add to the stress, traveling over the Holidays! You just cant plan for everything, but keeping a few important things in mind will make your travels much easier, like keeping a list of your medications in your wallet, in case they get misplaced also, make copies of your ID, Passports, ect.

To read more about International Holiday Travel and how to prepare for your trip, see the link below:

Happy Travels!

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Top 40 Places to Visit in Boston, Massachusetts

Visiting Boston, Massachusetts? Boston is the capital of and largest city in Massachusetts, and is one of the oldest cities in the United States. The largest city in New England, Boston is regarded as the unofficial “Capital of New England” for its economic and cultural impact on the entire New England region.There are an endless array of exciting activities and places to visit.

Boston, Massachusetts 

Here are the top 40 places to visit and things to do in Boston, Massachusetts:

  1. Fenway Park
  2. Museum of Science
  3. Samuel Adams Brewery
  4. Museum of Fine Arts
  5. North End
  6. Boston Public Library
  7. Harpoon Brewery/Mass Bay Brewing Co.
  8. Trinity Church
  9. Copley Square
  10. USS Constitution Museum
  11. John F. Kennedy Presidential Museum & Library
  12. Boston Public Garden
  13. Castle Island
  14. Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
  15. Boston Common
  16. Boston Children’s Museum
  17. New England Holocaust Memorial
  18. Mapparium
  19. Boston Harbor Islands National Park
  20. Opera House
  21. Beacon Hill
  22. The Boston Pops
  23. Improv Asylum
  24. Faneuil Hall Marketplace
  25. Old South Church
  26. Shear Madness
  27. Spectacle Island
  28. Wang Center for the Performing Arts
  29. Gibson House Museum
  30. Top of the Hub
  31. New England Aquarium
  32. Bunker Hill Monument
  33. Old North Church
  34. Skywalk Observatory
  35. Faneuil Hall
  36. Granary Burying Ground
  37. Blue Man Group
  38. New England Conservatory of Music
  39. The Black Rose
  40. Liberty Fleet of Tall Ships

Top 40 Places to Visit in Texas

Visiting Texas?  Texas is the second-largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state in the contiguous United States.  There are an endless array of exciting activities and places to visit. Texas has nearly as many cities as stars in the sky, as well as distinct regions that will take your breath away. Here are a few easy ways to find your destination.

Texas

Here are the top 40 places to visit and things to do in Texas:

  1. Trinity River Audubon Center
  2. Boulder Park
  3. Bath House Cultural Center
  4. America’s Ice Garden
  5. McFarlin Auditorium
  6. Plaza of the Americas
  7. AT&T Performing Arts Center
  8. Stevie Ray Vaughn Statue
  9. Highland Lakes
  10. Moonlight Towers
  11. Mary Quinlan Park
  12. Texas Performing Arts
  13. Millett Opera House
  14. Old State Capitol Building Ruins
  15. Pease Park
  16. SoCo Distric
  17. Austin Trolley Company
  18. Texas Sailing
  19. Sensorium
  20. Junior Arts Center
  21. El Paso Symphony Orchestra
  22. Jungle Jaks
  23. El Paso Museum of History
  24. Concordia Cemetery
  25. El Paso Firefighters Museum
  26. Alderette – Candelaria House
  27. Mercado Mayapan
  28. Railroad and Transportation Museum of El Paso
  29. Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Museum
  30. The El Paso Holocaust Museum
  31. Chamizal National Memorial
  32. National Border Patrol Museum
  33. Cohen Stadium
  34. The San Antonio Art Institute
  35. Tower Life Building
  36. Sterling Houston Theater at Jump-Start
  37. Aztec Theatre
  38. Milam Park
  39. Vietnam War Memorial
  40. Long Barracks Museum

Top 40 Places To Visit in Chicago, Illinois

Visiting Chicago, Illinois? Chicago is the largest city in the U.S. state of Illinois. With nearly 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the Midwestern United States and the third most populous city in the USA, after New York City and Los Angeles.  There are an endless array of exciting activities and places to visit. Looking for some tips?

Chicago, Illinois

Here are the top 40 places to visit and things to do in Chicago, Illinois:

  1. Millennium Park
  2. John Hancock Center / Observatory
  3. Art Institute of Chicago
  4. Wrigley Field
  5. Supernatural Chicago
  6. Lincoln Park Zoo
  7. Oriental Institute Museum
  8. Cloud Gate
  9. Lookingglass Theatre Company
  10. Chicago Children’s Museum
  11. Shedd Aquarium
  12. Willis Tower
  13. Museum of Science and Industry
  14. Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier
  15. The Field Museum
  16. Blue Man Group
  17. Apollo Theater Chicago
  18. Marina City
  19. Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral
  20. US Cellular Field
  21. Michigan Avenue
  22. Navy Pier
  23. Lyric Opera of Chicago
  24. Lake Michigan
  25. United Center
  26. Chicago Cultural Center
  27. Garfield Park Conservatory
  28. The Magnificent Mile
  29. Lincoln Park Conservatory
  30. University of Chicago
  31. map| DirectionsOriental Theatre, Ford Center for the Performing Arts
  32. Chicago History Museum
  33. The Spirit of Chicago
  34. The Spa at Trump Chicago
  35. Tribune Tower
  36. Chicago Opera Theater
  37. The Newberry Library
  38. Arlington Park
  39. Buckingham Fountain
  40. Lincoln Monument

Top 40 Things to Do in Krakow, Poland

Visiting Krakow, Poland?  Kraków  is the second largest and one of the oldest cities in Poland. Situated on the Vistula River in the Lesser Poland region, the city dates back to the 7th century. Kraków has traditionally been one of the leading centres of Polish academic, cultural, and artistic life and is one of Poland’s most important economic centres.There are an endless array of exciting activities and places to visit . Looking for some tips?

Krakow, Poland

Here are the top 40 places to visit and things to do in Krakow, Poland:

  1. Main Market Square (Rynek Glowny)
  2. Oskar Schindler’s Factory
  3. Wawel Cathedral (Katedra Wawelska)
  4. Wawel Royal Castle (Zamek Krolewski)
  5. Jewish District (Kazimierz)
  6. Church of the Virgin Mary (Kosciol Mariacki)
  7. Cracow’s Historic Centre
  8. Franciscan Church (Kosciol Franciszkanow)
  9. Galicia Jewish Museum
  10. Reformed Tempel Synagogue (Synagoga Tempel)
  11. Polish Aviation Museum
  12. St. Mary’s Basilica
  13. Kosciuszko’s Mound (Kopiec Kosciuszki)
  14. Krakow Zoo (Ogrod Zoologiczny)
  15. Ulica Florianska
  16. Jagiellonian University – Collegium Maius
  17. Cloth Hall (Sukiennice)
  18. Smocza Jama (Dragon’s Cave)
  19. Old Town
  20. C.K. Browar
  21. Tram Party by Gmoods
  22. Ethnographic Museum (Muzeum Etnograficzne)
  23. St. Florian’s Gate (Brama Florianska)
  24. Czartoryski Palace (Muzeum Czartoryskich)
  25. National Museum (Muzeum Narodowe)
  26. Museum of Japanese Art and Technology
  27. The Barbican (Barbakan)
  28. Remuh Synagogue (Synagoga Remuh)
  29. Skalka Shrine
  30. Old Synagogue (Stara Synagoga)
  31. Grunwald Monument (Pomnik Grunwaldzki)
  32. The Planty
  33. Plaszow Concentration Camp
  34. New Jewish Cemetery
  35. Isaac Synagogue (Synagoga Izaaka)
  36. Town Hall Tower (Wieza Ratuszowa)
  37. Jagiellonian University – Collegium Juridicum
  38. Church of St. Andrew (Kosciol Swietogo Andrzeja)
  39. Corpus Christi Church (Kosciol Bozego Ciala)
  40. Rakowicki Cemetery