Minnesota is the “land of 10,000 lakes,” and those lakes aren’t just out in the country. Indeed, some of the most beautiful lakes and beaches in Minnesota are right in the middle of Minneapolis and St. Paul. After all, Minneapolis loosely means “city of the waters.” The Dakota word minne […]

The small city of Como is often overlooked by travelers, who pass through it on their way from Milan to the fabled lakeside village of Bellagio and the balmy year-round climate of the Tremezzina Riviera. Trains from Milan take them to the nearby main train station or to a smaller […]

What do I do for a lost passport? Can I replace a lost passport in 1 day? When traveling overseas it is essential to have an up-to-date passport. You do not want to to travel a passport which expires in less than six months. Even if your trip is only […]

In the northwestern United States, Yellowstone National Park fills the northeast corner of Wyoming, spilling into southwest Montana and east-central Idaho. With park entrances at the north, west, south, east and northeast, access by car or bus is easy. Although only the north and northeast roads are open to vehicles […]

How big is the Hauraki Gulf? What does Hauraki mean? Auckland has a great diversity of landscapes within its boundaries, and the Huarkai Gulf islands are often thought to be the jewel in the crown. Each island has its own unique characteristic, whether that’s a predator-free wildlife sanctuary where rare […]

East African safari vacations are legendary, with names like Serengeti, Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Ngorongoro Crater, Amboseli, Tsavo, and Lake Manyara (among others). An African safari vacation attracts photographers, wildlife lovers, and science and nature buffs to see wildebeest migrations, giraffes in the wild, antelope of all sizes and descriptions, […]