Terrific Hostels for California Travelers

California is a state which is frequented by a wide variety of travelers, including a number of people who are interested in finding good accommodations on a low budget. Because of this, California is one of the best states in the United States for staying at a youth hostel. There…

Historic Delta Queen Prepares to Retire

The Delta Queen Steamship, the sternwheel steamship built in 1926 and listed as a U.S. historic landmark, has announced her retirement—in November of 2008. The gracious river boat, now owned by Majestic America Line cruises, plies America’s inland waterways, including the Mississippi, Ohio, and Tennessee Rivers.

Ideas for Quick Weekend Getaways

Sometimes you just need to take an impulsive trip away from home. Unfortunately, that can get kind of pricey if you don’t play your cards right.

Here are some tips and ideas for taking a last-minute weekend getaway that won’t break your piggy bank.

Banking and Currency Tips for Traveling Abroad

Traveling overseas offers experiences you just can’t find in your homeland, the historical buildings, mountains, rolling vistas and scenic towns. You’ll meet people you’d never encounter at home and get to taste foods that can delight your palate or even turn your stomach, but it’s all a priceless experience.

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1000 Places to See in the U.S.A. & Canada Before You Die, by Patricial Schultz

This 1200 page-turner is guaranteed to make you take a trip down memory lane of past travels, but at the same time inspires you to seek new adventures in different parts of the country. The original version of this book is “1,000 Places to See in the World Before You…

Bonfire Festival

The Bonfire Festival is an annual event in British Columbia that attracts music fans from all over the world. The 4-day festival consists of music, camping and other fun-filled activities.

The 2007 Bonfire Festival will be taking place from August 16-19, 2007 at the Lions Park Fairgrounds at Pender Harbour in…

Cook-Off at the Daytona Bar-B-Que Festival

Do you reckon you’re a dab hand at the BBQ? You know, I’m from Australia where we like to think – although we know it’s not true – that we invented the BBQ. I just wish I could get down to Daytona Beach for the August 18-19 Daytona Bar-B-Que Cook-off &…

Travel Tips: Saving Money on Car Rentals

Some cities, such as New York and Boston are best navigated by public transportation or taxi, but much of the rest of the United States is all but inaccessible without a rental car. But how do you get a car without spending a fortune? Here are a few tips:

1. Book early if possible.…

5 Tips For Using House Sitting To See The World

House sitting can be a terrific way to live for free (or cheap) in a travel destination but it’s not something that you can just pick up and do without any know-how. After all, who wants you to stay in their home while they’re away if they’ve never even met…

Another Australian Icon Hits the World Heritage List

What building do you know that was designed by a Dane and is covered in Swedish tiles, yet is one of the most famous monuments in the southern hemisphere? It’s the Sydney Opera House, which has the added advantage of sitting on one of the world’s most scenic harbors.

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