Umihotaru is the world’s only highway rest stop that sits on top of water, in the sea. One side is reached through an underwater tunnel,...

Another of my recommended must-see destinations when visiting Japan is the beautiful Sankeien Gardens (translation: three creek gardens)....

Walking high above the rainforest canopies is a special treat. The Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk in Queensland Australia was opened in...

Being quoted $24,000 in Australia to have my teeth fixed, including crowns, was a shock to my system. However, going to a dentist in Los...

Summer in USA can be hot, so a great place to hang out is on one of the many lakes and rivers. Lake Okoboji in north western Iowa is part...

A visit to the Cosmos Mystery Area in the Black Hills of South Dakota is a fun experience for visitors of all ages. It is located just...

I was surprised by how much I enjoyed visiting this reconstructed town. It is an authentic open air venue where visitors can wander both...

The natural beauty of the Black Hills is breathtaking, incredible, monumental, awe-inspiring. There are so many words that can be used to...

The main reason I wanted to visit Custer State Park was to see the buffalo in their natural grassy plains environment. The North American...

As a fan of the movie Close Encounters of the Third Kind, I wanted to make the pilgrimage to see the tower that was featured in the film...

Badlands National Park was inhabited for hundreds of years by the Lakota people. They called the land mako sica, which translates to “bad...

It isn't just the impressive carving that is worth seeing on a visit here, this Native American visitor and cultural center has so much...

The largest mountain carving is not Mount Rushmore in South Dakota, but it is in the same state, at Thunderhead Mountain. The Crazy Horse...

This is a delicious tale of ice cream and a vibrant community in a Midwest American town, right in the heartland of USA. Le Mars Iowa USA...

Travelling through the Black Hills I saw some amazing sights. One of the amazing sights though was man made. It was the chainsaw art at...

“The story of Mount Rushmore is a tale full of high hopes, bitter frustration, battling egos, fascinating characters, hard work and...

Drive any major highway in South Dakota USA and you cannot avoid seeing one of the many roadside billboards advertising Wall Drug. After...