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Genealogical Links: Scotland and Germany
Genealogical links between Scotland and other countries have become so varied and useful in the tourism market that VisitScotland promotes it as an area for Niche Marketing.
Rosalyn GramsPublished 7 years ago in WanderLiving on an Old Country Road
Living out in the country is a fun thing if you are born and raised as a country girl or boy. I always loved the leaves falling on old country roads, and when you drive over them, you can see them fly off the road. The beauty of living in the country is that you don't have to worry about the city life. The only things you have to listen to were birds chirping, crickets making noise at night, or frog croaking. Have you ever walked a country road alone? It is so peaceful and quiet. It's few and far in between when you will see a car coming by.
Peggy RicePublished 7 years ago in WanderWhat To Do Before You Go On Vacation
We all know some people who just go on vacation without a real plan. They sit at the beach for 3 days and then do something fun that was mentioned in a brochure at the hotel. They do have a great story to tell when returning home, but that's mostly because they got in some kind of weird situation because they were unprepared. I'll tell you how you experience a vacation that is truly worth your money without spending anything extra!
The Real Costa Rica
Costa Rica is a beautiful country. If you ask anyone who has visited, you will hear them say the same thing. But, if you truly want to visit Costa Rica, then you have to step past "gringo" territory and obtain an accurate view of the country.
Laurel SolorzanoPublished 7 years ago in WanderScotland: Walk Coast to Coast
Did you know that you can travel across Scotland, from West Coast to East Coast by walking or kayaking the total length of the man-made Forth and Clyde Canal? – no roads required!
Rosalyn GramsPublished 7 years ago in WanderVisiting Billings Montana
I recently visited Billings Montana to see Garth Brooks in concert and take in a few other sites and locations. First and foremost the concert was awesome, just like his show I went to in Vegas years ago. This show was at the Metra, which hosts other venues as well. During my stay, I also went to a car show and a rodeo as well as one other concert. This facility also hosts dog shows for the dog lover in you, however, there weren't any shows scheduled during my visit. The Metra is set up with rolling hills around it and is close to Yellowstone River, which I have heard from the locals is a good place to go for fishing and quiet time.
Kate AdamsPublished 7 years ago in WanderThe Train to Pozo del Tigre
It always surprises me just how different people and their lives are when you travel around the world. Every place is different; every group of people live different lives. This brings to mind the time I had cause to travel to Pozo del Tigre. Where is Pozo del Tigre? I hear you ask. Pozo del Tigre, which means ‘Well of the Tiger’, is laughingly described as a village on the rail route from Santa Cruz, Bolivia, travelling south towards Argentina. I say laughingly called a village because there is practically nothing there and if you closed your eyes for three seconds on the train, you would miss it.
Chris RandallPublished 7 years ago in WanderYour First 6 Months Then Everything After
Where are we now? What are we now? Where are we heading? It was an interesting 6 months encountering situations that were both planned and unplanned. The whole 180 days was a roller coaster ride of ups and downs, slow and fast, tummy tumbling and a worth remembering experience for me and my wife. We never expected so much challenge and how adventurous it was that the only help and assistance we could run to are each other. Of course, there are other people who had been helping us along the way but on the part of decision making and situation handling, it's still just the two of us. We can say we are proud that we had already come this far. Upon realization that there is a lifetime left that we still need to go through, the accomplishments we’ve made so far and the problems we’ve wrestled and won should fuel and encourage us to keep on going.
Reniel BarrosoPublished 7 years ago in WanderWhat Are the Best Hiking Trails in Taiwan?
There is a well-kept secret amongst serious hikers in Asia, and that is the Island of Taiwan. A relatively young landmass, it was formed four to five million years ago when the Eurasian Plate began to push under the Philippine Sea Plate, raising it up from the seabed. The island is mostly mountains and hills, of which a staggering 20% is designated as protected by the government. Not only that, the government spends millions each year maintaining and opening up new hiking routes, many of which can be done as day trips from the capital Taipei.
The 4 Stages of Traveling Solo
Stage 1: All right, I’m gonna try this. I’m gonna do it and it’s going to be okay. Just think of how good it will be for me as a person! And travel is travel—it’s bound to be a great time! Plus I’ve packed basically anything I could need, so I’ll be just fine.
Eli SookerPublished 7 years ago in Wander10 Food and Drink Tours Worth Exploring Now
Some people like to go dancing. Some people think a movie is a perfect date. Well, if the thought of exotic flavors and exciting, new gastronomic experiences really gets your juices flowing, check out these mouth watering food and drink tours. Here are some of the most exciting food tours, from your backyard to the other side of the globe.
4 Weeks Travelling in Australia on a Budget
When travellers choose Australia as a holiday destination, they soon find that it’s a vast country. To see and do as much as possible, it’s important to figure out a reasonable budget and itinerary. But everyone’s needs are different, so the best you can hope for is to get some guidelines as to what to expect.