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— Although Trip Advisor does not list this beach as the most beautiful in the world (Praia do Sancho gets that honor), Praia do Cachorro (Dog’s Beach) is a beautifully secluded beach right in the heart of Fernando de Noronha … Read More

— Anyone who has lived in Texas for a while will have heard of the Fayette County painted churches. Located in central Texas, these churches are within a short drive from Austin and San Antonio. The term painted churches comes … Read More

— I don’t believe I’ll ever get tired of the beauty and diversity found at Glacier National Park. Apikuni Falls is located in the Many Glacier area. It is a short hike (about a couple of miles roundtrip). The trail … Read More

— How beautiful West Texas is! The area is packed with adventure. You can visit the Davis Mountains State Park, the Nature Conservancy’s Davis Mountains Preserve, Fort Davis National Historic Site, the town of Marfa and several other places of … Read More

— Located in Naples, Italy, the Real Teatro di San Carlo is a fine example of neoclassical architecture. This Naples opera house is known as the oldest continuously active venue for public opera in the world. It opened in 1737, … Read More

— Nature is resilient; nature is strong. As Texas starts to rebound from the devastating effects of hurricane Harvey, I was taken back to the Big Tree at Goose Island State Park, just a few miles north of Rockport. The … Read More

— Besides being the first national park in the world, Yellowstone National Park is well known for its myriad number of hot springs, mudpots, fumaroles and geysers. Established on March 1, 1872, the park area covers 2.2 million acres. Yellowstone is … Read More

— I often kid with friends that the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) is home away from home. Since I’m a PSL (Premium Seat License) holder, I make it my habit to attend every race. I have even ridden my … Read More

— Lake Titicaca is the highest navigable lake in the world: 12,507 ft (3,812 m) above sea level. The lake has an average surface temperature of 50 to 57 °F (10 to 14 °C). This is where you can marvel at … Read More

I love doing this kind of shopping: nature shopping. Whenever things get hectic at work, and I need to recharge my internal batteries, a nature fix gets the job done. Whether biking or hiking, open spaces do wonders for me. … Read More