The Valley of Mexico is a highlands plateau of around 2200 meter in central Mexico. The valley has been inhabited for at least 12,000 years. Mexico City is today one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world. Teotihuacan From…
On a 4 hour stopover in Panama City, I had the time to go and see the Panama Canal. The Panama Canal is a 77 kilometer long canal connecting the Pacific with the Atlantic ocean.
I traveled to Peru to see Machu Picchu. I also stayed in Lima and Cuzco. Machu Picchu Machu Picchu is a 15th-century Inca site located 2,430 metres (7,970 ft) above sea level. It was unknown to the outside world until…
I was in Bolivia for almost a week during a trip to South America. La Paz La Paz is the highest capital in the world. The elevation is between 3,000 and 4,100 meters over sea level. Moon Valley About 10…
The Hudson Highlands are mountains on both sides of the Hudson River in the state of New York. Bull Hill, also known as Mount Taurus, is a perfect place for a day trip from New York City. It is located…
New York was in 2011 hit by both hurricane Irene and my birthday party. Birthday party I invited my relatives to celebrate my 40th birthday in New York. Manhattanhenge Twice a year, the setting sun aligns with the east–west streets…
Pennsylvania is just a short bus or train ride from NYC, so a good place for a weekend trip. Lancaster Lancaster was the capital of the United States for one day, September 27, 1777. The Second Continental Congress met here…
I made a trip to Norway in May. Oslo is the capital and largest city in Norway. I was there for Constitution Day, May 17. The Norwegian constitution dates from 1814, and it is celebrated with children’s parades all over…
I went on a one week cruise onboard the largest cruise ship in the world, the Allure of the Seas, in February, 2011. We sailed the Caribbean, and made stops in the Bahamas, Puerto Rico, Sint Maarten and the Virgin…