Hearst Castle was once a vacation home belonging to newspaper mogul William Randolph Hearst. It sits high atop a hill in San Simeon, California, overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Its location is certainly

Colosseum Known as the Flavian Amphitheater, the Roman Colosseum once towered over the center of the Eternal City, rising in a splendor of marble, concrete and limestone. It was here that gladiators fought

Every day is a journey, and the journey itself is home. --Matsuo Basho

The first thing that came to mind when I visited Alderbrook Resort & Spa was a dearly loved poem by Robert Frost: “The Road Not Taken.” Two roads diverged in a yellow wood… begins the famous poem.

Carved Balconies And Spectacular Turrets On The Tower Of Belem The Tower Of Belem, in Lisbon Portugal, with it's ornate exterior, carved ornamental decor and extraordinary balconies, has guarded Portugal

Cats are amazing creatures: Intelligent, beautiful, strong and graceful. They have been celebrated in poetry and fiction, depicted in paintings and sculptures, and immortalized in myths and legends. The

Mount Vesuvius rising over the ruins of Pompeii...

On a beclouded winter day, when the sun cast a soft glow through the subdued haze and a mild gust stirred the air, I had the pleasure of visiting the South Coast Botanic Garden with my family. We picked

“Sometimes it takes great suffering to pierce the soul and open it up to greatness” ― Jocelyn Murray

Upon passing through the main entrance to the Westin Kierland Resort & Spa, one is greeted by tall palms flanking the drive like sentinels at attention. I couldn’t help whispering aloud, Ah… the avenue

There is no discounting that you learn some of the most important skills in the classroom but the lessons you learn about life when you leave your comfort zone and step into the unknown are incomparable.

Waterfalls are definitely the natural wonders on Earth. Visiting some of these waterfalls below might be a breathtaking experience, since they overwhelm with the stunning sight, as well as a splitting

"There's a feeling I get when I look to the west, And my spirit is crying for leaving" ~Led Zeppelin

Florence is a beautiful city located in the country of Italy. While I was there for only 14 hours I made sure to walk as much of the city as I could. The architecture and natural beauty of the city is

One Of The Elaborate Catholic Churches Of Lisbon, Portugal  ExploreTraveler.com Twitter Page, ExploreTraveler Facebook Page, ExploreTraveler "Helping bring the world together one friend at a time.

It has been said that to contemplate the majesty of nature is to contemplate God. After all, one glimpses the artist within his creation. Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks are no exception. The

These Little Babies Have Only 6 Natural Ingredients and are So Easy to Make! Good Thing too Because They Won't Last Long :P Date and Pistachio Energy Bites 2 Cups Pitted Dates 1/4 Cup Raw Pistachios 1/4

Picture, if you will, Los Angeles as it is today: a sprawling, populous city of about 4 million people. A world center of international business, media and trade. A city of economic and cultural extremes,

Picture, if you will, Los Angeles as it is today: a sprawling, populous city of about 4 million people. A world center of international business, media and trade. A city of economic and cultural extremes,

This is the second in my Autumn Illusion Series Let me take you on a tour of the photograph Here your immediate attention is brought to the tall translucent trees coming up from the bottom. The left half