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Photos: Famous Forth Bridge, greatest man-made wonder in Scotland

Wendy Nordvik-Carr2019-08-24T11:28:18-07:00

The Forth Bridge is a famous Scottish landmark and UNESCO World Heritage Site. In 2016, it was voted the greatest man-made wonder [...]

Discover Helsinki – UNESCO Creative City of Design

Wendy Nordvik-Carr2018-10-05T11:53:59-07:00

Helsinki is a wonderful city to explore by foot, bike, tram and ferry. Here are the top things to do in Helsinki, [...]

Photos: Colourful Caribbean Island of Curaçao

Wendy Nordvik-Carr2019-08-19T13:57:40-07:00

Explore the colourful Caribbean Island of Curaçao and discover Willemstad, Curaçao, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Curaçao is one of a group of [...]

Top things to do in medieval Tallinn, Estonia

Wendy Nordvik-Carr2019-03-14T14:05:32-07:00

Explore the top things to do in Old Town Tallinn. There is plenty to discover here. It is rich in medieval and [...]

Guide to Medieval Edinburgh, Scotland

Wendy Nordvik-Carr2019-01-30T08:30:31-07:00

Discover top things to do in Edinburgh, Athens of the north. A visit to Edinburgh, Scotland makes you want to explore every [...]

Port of Call: Top things to do in Queensferry, Scotland

Wendy Nordvik-Carr2018-07-10T21:19:33-07:00

Queensferry, Scotland is a port of call for many cruise ships and gateway to Edinburgh about 16 kms away. This charming port [...]

Discover famous authors of Scotland

Wendy Nordvik-Carr2018-07-12T20:01:20-07:00

Edinburgh became the first designated UNESCO City of Literature in 2004. There are currently a total of 28 cities recognized. This list [...]

Port of Call: Discover top things to do in Skagway, Alaska

Wendy Nordvik-Carr2018-07-13T10:47:07-07:00

There are lots of top things to do in Skagway. It is the gateway to the Klondike Gold Rush Trail of 1898. [...]

Visit the ‘Castle of Finland’ Suomenlinna, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Wendy Nordvik-Carr2018-07-13T12:01:35-07:00

The historic fortress at Suomenlinna is known as the 'Castle of Finland". It is one of the top things to do while [...]

Discover Edinburgh Castle, the most well-known historic site in Scotland

Wendy Nordvik-Carr2019-01-30T08:38:57-07:00

Discover Edinburgh Castle, part of Edinburgh's UNESCO World Heritage site. It is one of the most well-known historic sites in Scotland. You [...]

Top 10 things to do in Macau, China

Wendy Nordvik-Carr2018-07-13T13:36:48-07:00

Travel to Macau to discover a melding of Chinese and Portuguese cultures. The architecture is a mix of European and Eastern styles [...]

Stunning California cliffs of Cabrillo National Monument, San Diego

Wendy Nordvik-Carr2019-08-19T19:30:16-07:00

San Diego's Cabrillo National Monument offers sweeping ocean views from the rugged sandstone cliffs on California's Pacific coast. The park lands are [...]

Discover the oldest lighthouse on the Pacific coast

Wendy Nordvik-Carr2019-07-07T19:11:01-07:00

Visit Cabrillo National Monument and discover Old Point Loma Lighthouse, the oldest lighthouse on the Pacific coast. The lighthouse is a nationally [...]

Photos: Stunning Horseshoe Bend, Arizona

Wendy Nordvik-Carr2019-09-27T11:14:25-07:00

Stunning Horseshoe Bend is one of the most photographed locations of Lake Powell and Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in Arizona. [...]

Explore Dragør one of the best preserved towns in Denmark

Wendy Nordvik-Carr2019-09-19T21:10:28-07:00

Explore the quaint fishing village of Dragør. It is one of the best preserved towns in Denmark. The short 30-minute trip just [...]

Photos: Colourful Caribbean Island of Curaçao

Wendy Nordvik-Carr2019-08-19T13:57:40-07:00

Explore the colourful Caribbean Island of Curaçao and discover Willemstad, Curaçao, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Curaçao is one of a group of [...]

Photos: Radiant Victorian houses in historic town of Ferndale, California

Wendy Nordvik-Carr2019-09-18T17:53:16-07:00

Radiant Victorian houses and storefronts wait to be explored in the small historic town of Ferndale, California. Discover dozens of colourful painted [...]

Discover 17-Mile Drive, one of the most scenic roads in California

Wendy Nordvik-Carr2018-08-20T11:43:34-07:00

Discover 17-Mile Drive, one of the most scenic roads in California. The beauty of the stunning, rugged California coastline and sandy beaches [...]

Trip planning tools for Olympic National Park

Wendy Nordvik-Carr2018-08-23T13:12:24-07:00

Here is a list of useful trip planning tools for Olympic National Park, Washington. Park closures Olympic National Park is open all [...]

Travel to Bryce Canyon to discover the world’s largest hoodoo collection

Wendy Nordvik-Carr2019-09-27T11:17:34-07:00

Discover the world's largest collection of hoodoos in Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah. Here is a list of the most popular [...]

Discover historic Dutch windmills of Holland

Wendy Nordvik-Carr2018-10-23T12:30:37-07:00

Discover historic Dutch windmills of Zaanse Schans. This picturesque countryside area of the Netherlands offers a view into the past of its cultural [...]