My Living Journals

Maine is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the U.S. This is because Maine, with its 3,500-mile coastline, 17 million acres of forests and mountains, and 6,000 lakes and ponds, offers something unique and exciting to all its visitors. In addition to this, people who visit Maine are also offered a glimpse of the wonderful culture of the people of the state through the various festivals and the activities that highlight Maine's culture that are celebrated in the state.As a result, people who visit Maine have very fond memories of their visit to this beautiful state. However, as with any tourist destination, there are some places in Maine that have become very popular among tourists. These are some of the places that first time visitors should consider visiting so that they can get the most out of their trip to the state. One example of such a place .. more»

If you love traveling, you will soon reach a point where you get tired of the usual travel destinations and tourist traps. Yes, some things need to be seen, but unique destinations will soon top your list of things to see.Unique Travel DestinationsSo, what is a unique travel destination? Well, many people interpret the phrase differently. It can be a place where there is next to no infrastructure to accommodate travelers or a place that has such infrastructure, but isn't overwhelmed with travelers. While everyone has their specific definition, the following spots offer a little of both.If you are fanatical about both fishing and traveling, there is one very unique spot on the planet that will do the trick. In this case, we are talking about Siberia. Yes, that Siberia. The one with the gulags and harshest of winters. The little secret that most people don't know about Siberia is .. more»

This is by no means an exhaustive list but certainly is useful in helping you achieve your objective. Here are 8 tips which apply to pretty much all travel destinations:1. How is the place rated by other writers?Never take one person's work for anything that is subjective. Scan through a few reviews and you'll get an accurate picture of your holiday destination.2. Does the electricity voltage match yours at home?Today, you have more electronic gadgets than ever before. Make sue it will work where you are going or else you'll carry extra weight with you. Worse still, you may damage your devices.Also pretty much every country I have visited, has a different electrical plug and socket standard. Buy one a universal electrical adapter kit and read the fine print to make sure it covers your travel destination. Alternatively, buy only the one adapter suitable for your destination which will be .. more»

The Philippines is an island archipelago in Southeast Asia with more than 7,100 islands. With a coastline twice the length of that of the United States and at least a beach on every island, the Philippines is Asia's beach capital. Just the mention of the Philippines brings images of warm crystal blue waters and long, white sandy beaches. Here is a list of the most popular Philippine beaches:● Boracay Beach - the most popular beach located on the northwestern tip of Panay island, Western Visayas. Boracay has 4 kilometers of powder-white beach touted as the "finest beach in the world". Today the island of Boracay has numerous restaurants, bars, cafes and has one of the most vibrant nightlife among Philippine beaches.● Macatan Island, Cebu - located also in the Visayas, Cebu's Mactan Island has hotels and resorts water sports facilities, bars and restaurants to guarantee every tourist an enjoyable stay .. more»

Fuel prices are up and the economy is down this year. That makes getting the most bang out of your travel buck important. Thailand represents a fascinating and excellent travel destination that is also an incredible deal.Known as the land of smiles, Thailand is one of those truly unique Southeast Asian countries that boogle the mind. From the warm beaches of the southern coast to the mountain palace of the King in Chang Mai in the north, there is a lot to see and do. Best of all, you can do it all for one of the lowest travel costs in the world.In the late 1990s, the Asian economies were absolutely crushed over a one year period. Part and parcel to this disaster was the loss of currency value. Much like the dollar is falling now, the Thai "Baht" suffered. Instead of a down period, however, it fell like a .. more»