This is one city that borders on being New York when it comes to the way this city parties. The party will start late and will end early in the morning. Here is a list of our favorite spots in Mexico. Please note that it will be best that you check about the opening and the timings about this place before you actually go there. I’ve compiled a list based on the times I’ve been there, and from what my acquaintances and friends brought back memories of from their trips. Mama Rumba: This spot is the all time favorite for the Cuban salsa lovers; and it provides you with music that is 100% Latin. It becomes extremely tough to even walk around this two-floor spot and you wonder how people keep dancing. If you do choose to stick to the first floor, keep away from the area that is right under  [...]

What does the name ‘Ithaca’ remind you of? If you answered ‘Greece’, you must be European; and if you answered ‘New York’, you’re definitely as American as it gets. The city of Ithaca in New York is named after the Greek island that goes by the same name. Ithaca is, perhaps, best known for being home to Ithaca College and the Cornell University. It may well be known as the best college town in town; but it sure has more to it than just that. This city is set along the southern shore of the Cayuga Lake which runs for 40 miles; and is shadowed by gorges (make that incredible gorges) on two sides. This makes the city of Ithaca a forerunner even in the ‘natural beauty’ category. Things To Do and See: Cornell University: This is perhaps the topmost attraction of this  [...]

The Glendive Dinosaur and Fossil Museum in Montana makes for a truly unique museum for dinosaur enthusiasts. This is truly a place that is interesting for the enthusiasts or all those who have been interested in science that is creation based. This museum is said to have the distinction of being one of the largest museums when it comes to being a dinosaur based museum. It is a collection of replicas, most of which are life-size and make the visit worthwhile for people who are creationists and evolutionists. Where to find the Glendive Dinosaur and Fossil Museum: This museum is located in Montana and lies around 30 miles from the eastern border along the I-94. This museum is pretty easy to find and you won’t have to travel the ends of the earth before you get there. West bound travelers will  [...]

Maui in Hawaii is said to be the penultimate dream for a traveler who describes himself as being ‘active’ traveler. There are so many things that you could do when you’re here than you could handle in a single visit. Here are some things to do that could serve as starters. Attending a Luau: Several hotels are known to stage luaus which will feature Hawaiian foods replete with the kalua pig which has been cooked in an earthen pot; and the haupia, which is a sort of coconut pudding. This will be served along with a buffet of some more food which is familiar. There will be a lot of Hawaiian music, the hula and even some fire dancing. In Lahaina, there will be a open luau ground right next to the ocean. This is one of the finest luaus in the world. Bikes: There are but only fewer  [...]

The Hayden Planetarium in New York City, located at the Central Park of NYC, is said to be able to offer for a glimpse into this fascinating world of astrophysics. They do so via their mesmerizing exhibits and the programs that they present to the public. They also have a wealth of resources available online as well as in print. The Planetarium is said to be operated by the medium of the American Museum of Natural History. Any sort of admission to the museum would grant the visitors access to this Planetarium and its excellent space shows. Rewind It: The planetarium was said to be built in the year 1935, and it was built using donations that came in from Charles Hayden and used a loan that was procured from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation. This was done so with the purpose of providing  [...]

If you do plan to do a trip that reads ‘Indiana Heritage Trail’, you better be prepared for some serious curiosities that you will see nowhere else. Don’t be surprised if you see an Amish girl peddling down the country road while she furiously texts on her cell-phone. This 90 mile route is known to wind through the smaller towns and it also goes past the corn and soybean fields. The broad horizons, as you will notice, are punctuated with red barns, horse-drawn buggies and white farmhouses. Right at the heart of what the nation’s residents refer to as the ‘fly-over country’, this Heritage Trail could fit the bill of both ‘quaint’ and ‘quirky’. It offers people with a chance to meander. The trail is known to begin in Elkhart, the river town. Here the Elkhart County  [...]

African American Museum The only museum in the southwest part of the United States to be committed to the African-American artifacts and cultural displays; the African American Museum provides insights that is unparalleled with any other museum practically. This revelating museum boasts a range of visual art and documents that weave the mix of two cultures in the most effective way. Bahama Beach Waterpark The Bahama Beach Waterpark is an action-packed destination revered by youngster and folks young at heart. Including a wide array of rides from twisting slides to the very famous Riptide Slide; the visitors coming in can look forward to a time of sheer excitement and high pulsating exuberance. The very talked about right, unarguably is the Tortugas express where riders go head-straight  [...]

Earlier travelling to visit Uncle Sam was a pretty easy job. You didn’t need a fee to enter. All you had to do was plaster a smile on your face and you knew that the Land of the free was free for you to enjoy now! But things sure have changed post the 11th September, 2001 attacks. Tourists now are faced with longer security checks, they have to deal with longer queues and now, they’ll even have to grapple with a fee to enter the country. The ESTA or (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) has been a document that has been mandatory since the beginning of 2010, but it didn’t get its due attention and airlines are still putting up with people turning up at the airport without any sort of approved documentation. The confusion seems to have gotten worse owing to a few hundred  [...]

When you hear Costa Rica, what is the first image to hit your mind? The small Central American Country springs to your mind. The tropical wildlife and the glitzy carnivals, those are generally the first images to crop up on the mere mention of this country’s name. The land area of this country might be the same as that of West Virginia, yet the country can boast of a 900 strong list of bird species. The tourism infrastructure of the country is said to be great; but in spite of all this, we’re going to warn you about one peril of visiting this country from May to October. Lightning Strikes: The months of September and October are said to be the most dangerous months for Costa Rica; since this is the time when people at the most risk of being hit by lightning. In the first two weeks  [...]

Montreal is a city that holds its reputation for being a ‘visitor-friendly’ city. It has recently come up with some rather smart plans of making its streets a little friendlier for the type of crowd that would rather paddle than vroom through. This is a famous Travel America place. It is steps like these that will help make this already green city, greener. Bike Rentals that are Easy: This system was launched in the year 2009; and the extremely popular ‘public bike-share program’ is known to offer extremely convenient bike rental programs for a good 7 months in the year (May to November). The program will rent out something called a BIXI key to people for a price ($5 for a day/ $ 28 for a month) and then you could check out any of the city’s solar powered stations of this  [...]