posted by Charles H. Russo on Mar 20
One of the toughest things about visiting Moab is deciding how and where to stay. While the
Archive for March, 2007
posted by Charles H. Russo on Mar 20
This historic ranch has been transformed into the only AAA 4 star lodging in all of Moab. Everywhere you look in this area presents you with an amazing view, but this serene Moab luxury resort enjoys a particularly stunning setting beneath the red rock monoliths of scenic River Road.
Horseback ride or hike
posted by Charles H. Russo on Mar 20
If you’re planning a trip to or through Maryland, check out this great stash of information on all 31 of the Maryland Scenic Byways brought to you by the Maryland State Highway Administration.
There’s a free printable online brochure for each route. They are organized by region, making it easy to find the roads suitable for your journey. Expect photos, maps and detailed information, including how you can enjoy these scenic roads as alternatives to busy highways. You’ll get plenty of unexpected ideas on how to keep your road trip educational, interesting and fun.
posted by Charles H. Russo on Mar 20
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Mar 20
If you need a little relaxing break from your day, then take a look at this fabulous collection of travel photos on YouTube. It’s 4 minutes 46 seconds of bliss with a lovely soundtrack. Why not try to name some of the places in the photos too? I’m sure I saw a couple of pics from Western Australia…
So grab a cup of tea, sit back and enjoy…
Original URL of video page: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yyjU1_nfTpk
posted by Charles H. Russo on Mar 19
Hunger is a necessary experience of travel (and life). When blessed with a budget, there is very little fear of hunger.
It is commonplace in a strange land, on a strange form of transportation that might last for days, to wonder when you’ll stop for your next meal.
True, the local markets do provide wonderfully, as with the vendors along the streets and the friendly strangers who invite you in to quench your thirst, and hopefully (cross your fingers), feed you.
posted by Charles H. Russo on Mar 18
As travelers our goal is to explore new lands and meet the local residents of those lands while living in their natural environments complete with their customs, traditions, and rules.
posted by Charles H. Russo on Mar 18
This week Tales From the Road travels from the summit of Everest to motel room floors haunted by ghosts of dead rock stars, from the high desert of Ladakh to a lonesome highway in Chiapas.
These stories celebrate the joy of spontaneity, channeling the blazing roman candle spirit of Jack Kerouac, but they also take time to consider deeper themes: the effects of economic globalization on traditional culture and the proper place for trust and fear.
posted by Charles H. Russo on Mar 18
Personally, I never thought of Alabama as a great beach vacation, but boy was I worng. I suspect the natives would like to keep this secret to themselves. The sands are fine white “sugar”. The waters glow in cool emerald and the combination is irresistable.
In addition to ocean beaches, this intricate tidal area is laced with rivers, deltas, back bays, lagoons, lakes and bayous. To get you started, here a few of the most popular places for sun, surf and sand:
Fort Morgan
The main attraction in this area is the Bon Secour (safe harbor, in French) National Wildlife Refuge, which has 6800 acres devoted to habitat for native plants, migratory birds, nesting sea turtles and, yes, the endangered Alabama beach mouse. You can park at the end of Mobile Street or approach the all-natural beach through the sea palmettos and dunes of the Pine Beach Trail.
posted by Charles H. Russo on Mar 18
Moab, Utah is the kind of place that attracts outdoor adventurers from all around the globe. Long before it became a modern day mecca for mountain bikers, back country hikers, canyoneers, rock climbers, dirt bikers, off road jeepers, river runners and rock hounds all found the best of what they enjoyed in the canyons and on the mesas surrounding this unique desert outpost.
Americans and foreigners alike are drawn to it’s two enormously popular National Parks, Canyonlands and Arches. These parks preserve and celebrate the geological history of the American West. Every twist and turn surprises you with yet another strange rock formation. Not just arches, but hoodoos and goblins and fins and needles and mazes and many other things only geologists can name.