Located on the north coast of Northern Ireland, the Carrick-a-Rede Bridge is a hidden treasure. Stretching roughly 66 feet, and nearly 100 feet above the jagged rocks below, the bridge connects the mainland with the tiny island of Carrickarede. It’s a beautiful, yet harrowing, bridge in an absolutely stunning landscape.
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How to WOW Your Friends by Animating Your Vacation Photos
Wouldn’t it be cool if we could make our vacation pictures come to life? Well, the great news is that you can with the help of the Plotagraph app. This is quickly becoming one of our favorite photo apps because it allows you to take a good picture and make it really fantastic by adding some animation to the image.
Ten Tips to Survive a Hotel or Hostel with No Air Conditioning
We all agree that hot, sticky nights are lousy, but finding some relief isn’t beyond hope. You don’t need to surrender to the heat and accept another sleepless night. We have compiled a list of ten ways in which you can survive a night in a hotel or hostel that has no air conditioning. Hopefully one or more of these suggestions will help you out the next time you need it.
Friday Sound-Off: Is Slum Tourism a Good or Bad Thing?
It is a major tourism draw that brings in over a million tourists a year. Mumbai, New Delhi, LA, Detroit, Copenhagen, and Berlin are all seeing tourists flock to their city to participate. They aren’t visiting to see world class museums, or theme parks, or historical sites. These tourists are flocking to these cities to visit the slums.
The Ultimate Bastogne Visitor Guide for Travelers Who Love to Explore History
Come with us as we tour some of the American war memorials in Bastogne, Belgium. Bastogne was the site of a major military engagement between US and German forces during WWII, in what has become known as the Battle of the Bulge.
The Complete Olympic National Park Guide for Travelers
Olympic National Park is one of our favorite national parks in the American Northwest. There is a wide variety of scenery, with scenic coastal views, beautiful temperate rain forests, and fantastic mountain vistas all available for you to see. Olympic National Park also sports a wide variety of wildlife. Whales, black bears, elk, mountain goats, and a variety of other animals live in the park or off its coast.
Everything You Need to Know to Visit the Rock Restaurant in Zanzibar
The Rock in Zanzibar, Tanzania is one of this world’s most beautiful restaurants. Especially at high tide, when you have to take a boat to the restaurant.
The 15 Top Books for Travel Adventurers and Explorers
Are you looking for a great book to inspire your next trip? Well, then look no further. We have compiled a list of our favorite books about adventure and exploration. If these books don’t inspire you to start exploring this world, then nothing will.
How to Visit the Beautiful Kikuletwa Hot Springs in Tanzania
The Kikuletwa Hotsprings is a spring oasis near Arusha, Tanzania. It is a popular destination for both locals and tourists looking to get away from the heat. The crystal clear blue-green water, surrounded by beautiful forest, is absolutely stunning.
Great Golf Getaways – Bandon Dunes Course Review
Arriving at Bandon Dunes golf resort feels as though you have traveled to Scotland or Ireland. The courses at Bandon Dunes are designed to capture the natural environment of the magnificent southern Oregon Coast. The courses have huge sand dunes, large pine trees, and tremendous views of the Pacific Ocean. The resort has four championship courses and offers an unparalleled links golf experience in the United States. The namesake course, Bandon Dunes, offers the most amazing scenery of the group, and arguably the country.