In 1859 gold was discovered in the mountains near Idaho Springs, CO. A small group led by General George E. Spencer set up camp along the Blue River. The settlement was named “Fort Mary B” in honor of the only woman in the group. The camp soon grew and Spencer renamed the settlement “Breckinridge” in …
All about Spring, Texas
What to do in Spring, Texas? If you are visiting Spring, Texas, or if you just moved, you may wonder if there are good things to do. Of course, this suburban community is just a short freeway ride from Houston, one of the largest cities in America. However, if you prefer not to travel, what …
Reflections of world cruises
As a certified travel agent, international airline employee, researcher, writer, teacher and photographer for four decades, travel, whether for pleasure or business, has always been an important and integral part of my life. Some 400 trips to all parts of the world, by road, rail, sea and air, involved both worldly and exotic destinations. This …
The best luxury hotels in the world
Travel to the best resorts and enjoy the luxury that Worlds Best Hotels offer you. If you are one of the lucky few who can afford the best, get a good deal from travel agents or search online for the best luxury hotels in your destination of choice. The Ritz Carlton in Washington, United States …
What to see and do on the Big Island of Hawaii
The Big Island of Hawaii is a spectacular place to explore. You will enjoy a wide variety of activities including sightseeing, hiking, horseback riding, swimming, water sports, dolphin swim tours, deep sea fishing, whale watching and much more. Plan your own island exploration itinerary or just take the Big Island tour and let them drive …
Things to see and do in London
London is an amazing city. It is one of my favorite cities in the world. I loved how big it was and how easy it was to get around. There is so much to see in London that I think you could be there for two weeks and not see it all. I’m going to …
Australian car culture: a national obsession, observed
Australia is crazy about cars. Always has been. For decades, the Holden-Ford debate has been a major topic of conversation, and if you scratch an Australian motorist on something having to do with their car, they will talk to you about your ears. Anything to do with car service is likely to spark a debate, …
Adventure travel in Naples, Florida
You can make your trip to Naples, Florida exciting by participating in some of the activities and adventures available while you are here. So let’s talk about some of them. Hiking and walking Exploring nature Fishing and boating Kayak Stand up paddle-boarding Learning to kitesurf Let’s start with hiking and walking because they are the …
Inside the Magic Kingdom: a review
I always encourage readers to study and read beyond the purely leadership issues. A leader should be knowledgeable on a wide range of topics and should enjoy searching for new information. To that end, I collected Inside the Magic Kingdom a few years ago with the promise of learning something about what makes Disney, and …
Which are the host cities of the 2018 FIFA World Cup?
The 2018 FIFA World Cup held in Russia has a total of 11 cities available in the western half of the country to host all 64 matches. Host cities vary significantly, ranging from the Russian capital Moscow to beautiful St. Petersburg and the glorious beaches of Samara. Other host cities are Ekaterinburg, Saransk, Volgograd, Sochi, …