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Uluru: Australia’s Most Famous Rock

Australia’s Most Famous Rock! Near the center of the Australian continent, about 275 miles due southwest from the large community of Alice Springs, in the tiny village of Yulara, lies one of the most beautiful places in Australia, if not the world.  A massive, natural wonder that is both a site of great beauty, as it is sacred.  A place that evokes...

old town of kotor

Kotor: Montenegro’s most beautiful town!

Situated on a small bay in southern Montenegro lies the picturesque town of Kotor.  Founded over 2000 years ago, this little town is home to Europe’s southernmost fjord, as well as one of the most beautiful bays in the world.  This little city boasts a picturesque harbor, beaches, medieval walled villages, al fresco dining, and rolling hills.  In recent years...

The Circus is in Town!

The Circus is in Town!

Piccadilly Circus lies in the heart of Downtown London.  It is practically a crossroads for all of London.  Some might call it London’s version of Times Square in New York, or the British equivalent of Shibuya Scramble in Tokyo.  You’ll be immersed in a sea of neon, billboards, underground roundels, great restaurants, shopping, bars, and endless cacaphony...

Monaco: High speed, high rollers, and the high life!

Monaco: High speed, high rollers, and the high life!

A tiny principality on the Mediterranean Sea that is surrounded by the South of France. A tax haven for the rich and famous. This little country is synonymous is beautiful beaches, opulent wealth, massive yachts, luxurious cars, epic races, scenic castles, and one of the fanciest casinos in the world. Just the name evokes images of James Bond driving around in an...

Terminal Tower

Terminal Tower

Located in Public Square in Downtown Cleveland, the Terminal Tower is one of Cleveland’s oldest and most famous buildings.  Although it is not the tallest building in America, however, it was the 4th tallest building in the world when it first dedicated in 1930.  During the skyscraper boom of the 1920’s and 1930’s, many major American cities began...

I wanna rock n roll all night, and view exhibits everyday!

I wanna rock n roll all night, and view exhibits everyday!

In northern Cleveland, at the edge of scenic Lake Erie, you’ll find arguably Cleveland’s most famous attraction: The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.  Since 1995, this marvelous glass pyramid has attracted millions of music fans from around the world.  It is devoted to the collection of the greatest musicians representing the world of rock and pop.  Everything...

Sweet Home Chicago!

Sweet Home Chicago!

Chicago, Illinois is America’s third largest city.  Situated on the pristine coast of Lake Michigan, Chicago has a proud reputation as one of America’s biggest, and most renowned metropolises.  The city is a plethora of skyscrapers, stadiums, restaurants, theaters, subways, parks, all held together by a massive lake and a winding river. Chicago is filled...

Cleveland Rocks!

Cleveland Rocks!

Cleveland has been called many things.  “The mistake by the lake”, “at least were not Detroit”, and whole other assortment of snide remarks made at the expense of a city whole notorious claim to fame is a flammable river and a city that has gone decades without a major league sports title.  Cleveland, is NO loser city, nor is it a loser!  In...

Hob-nobbing in the Nobbies

Hob-nobbing in the Nobbies

Located with the Philip Island Nature Park, on beautiful Philip Island lies one of the most scenic spots in Victoria, if not all of Australia; a point called “The Nobbies”.  It is an outcropping of rocks that stretches out into the Bass Strait, which is the body of water that separates mainland Australia from Tasmania.  It sits at the southwestern most...

Primanti Bros.: Pittsburgh between two slices of bread!

Primanti Bros.: Pittsburgh between two slices of bread!

Every city has a restaurant or food item that they are world famous for.  New York City has Nathan’s Famous and the frankfurter, Philadelphia has the cheesesteak sandwich, and Chicago has the deep dish pizza.  The city of Pittsburgh, however, something a little more sumptuous: the stuffed sandwich.  And the best place to grab one of these is Primanti Brothers...