One of the most important, but most overlooked items in an outdoor gear inventory is the camper mattress, or camper bed as they are sometimes called. Good camper mattresses really make a huge difference in the comfort of any trip into the great wide open, and that is that. Not having a camper mattress [...]
The coastline on the American West Coast is beautiful and the area around Carmel, California is no exception. Formerly known as Carmel-on-the-Sea, it is not a typical small town. It has a long history of supporting the arts and a long standing community of artists and writers. There has been a careful planning policy, [...]
Sometimes the best thing to do is just get away from it all. You know, drop the load at work, ditch the cubicle scene and head for a nice relaxing spot away from home. The reason I recommend away from home is simple. Your home is what you associate with your everyday routine. This [...]
Aruba is a jewel set in the Caribbean Sea. Just 32km long, the island is part of the Lesser Antilles. Discovered by the Spanish and captured by the Dutch, it forms part of the Kingdom of Netherlands and shares her Queen Beatrix. The island gained independence in 1986, with it’s own democratic parliamentary system. [...]
The joys of camping are numerous. Being thrust into nature in the great outdoors provides many natural pleasures. Remembering my days as a girl scout with the old fashioned tents with poles and spikes that took hours to put up as well as all of the heavy equipment we had to lug with us [...]
Every summer, crowds of American tourists descend on the Massachusetts resort of Cape Cod. The peninsula has an abundance of great beaches and the temperate climate makes for a long season. Many people take a Cape Cod vacation to indulge their particular hobby or just to relax. It’s famous for it’s antique shops, ice [...]
The honeymoon, they say, is the perfect time to enjoy the company of your loved one, bask in their love and relive the beauty of falling in love again – before the hassles of married life starts. After the wedding preparations, this is one of the truly memorable experiences of your wedding. Now, there’s [...]
There is something magical, mystical, dynamic and important about Seal Beach, California. Or at least there used to be. While today the locals bask peaceful on light sands or romp in the surf or walk the pier in the warm wind. The place was lively, dynamic for the games, rides, amusements [...]
Carmel, California might once have been a sleepy little hamlet which existed in relative obscurity, but in the last few decades has been put on the map by its very characteristics. It’s offerings to tourists and its famous residents testify to Carmel’s wonder. Besides featuring some of the finest, most beautiful and [...]
Have you ever traveled? I am talking about really traveled, as in to a different country. Sure, it’s fun to drive around and visit some of the other states, but what about the other parts of the world? Don’t you want to see them as well? I’m sure there is some magnificent place overseas [...]
