United States of America

Alcatraz - San Francisco, United States of America
Escaping to Alcatraz (12.01.2008 18:20)
Alcatraz Island and its infamous prison holds fascination for many of us, and so I was absolutely certain I didn't want to miss a tour to the Island on my recent trip to San Francisco. Visit the NPS.gov website for more information, and this links you to the http: / / www.alcatrazcruises.com / which is the official agent for tickets. There are several crossings a day over to the Island, [more...]

Mariposa Grove - Yosemite National Park, United States of America
God's Temples (12.01.2008 18:12)
There were many highlights of my recent California tour, but I think I am like many people in that these tall trees have a particular fascination. The Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias is towards the South entry to Yosemite National Park (highway 41) and situated fairly close to the Historic Wawona Hotel. (approximately 6 miles away) There are three areas of Giant Sequoias within the Yosemite [more...]

Black Bear Inn - South Lake Tahoe, United States of America - June, 2006
Bear Necessities (05.11.2006 16:55)
We recently spent two nights at the Black Bear Inn, at South Lake Tahoe, CA. The price was a little more than the next alternate I had, however when I considered the cost of breakfast, which was included with our rate and the fact that there is wine and cheese for guests every evening, I figured it was worth the difference to stay somewhere a little bit more special, compared to a standard [more...]