The city of Austin, Texas is experiencing a growth spurt while others are at a standstill in this economic downturn. According to Forbes’ article “The next boom towns in the U.S.”. Austin, Texas has positioned itself to grow and prosper in the next decade. Austin takes the No. 1 spot at the moment because of healthy increases in population with ... [Read more]
Any time is a good time to visit Lisbon. Ideally positioned at the western end of the Iberian peninsula on the Atlantic Sea and by the Tagus River, Lisbon offers plenty of sunshine. In fact, the sun shines on an average of 290 days per year. The temperature during the coldest month barely drops below 50 degrees Fahrenheit and during the hottest month, ... [Read more]
Ever heard of sandboarding? Sandboarding is similar to snowboarding - both sports use a board. A sandboard is a long narrow board used for riding down sand dunes, as defined by dictionary.com. Sandboarding is popular in Latin America, particularly, in the coastal areas of Nicaragua, south-east Brazil and the desert areas of Peru, Bolivia, and Chile. ... [Read more]
Iceland caught the world’s attention when the Krona (Iceland’s currency) fell by 50% overnight in October 2008. A year after the financial crash McDonalds pulled out from Iceland. Today the country’s economy has recovered. The booming tourism business will bring in almost a million visitors this year. Iceland has only 340,000 people. Reykjavik, ... [Read more]
Whether you live 100 miles away or just across the street from an apple farm, fall is the time to dream up delicious apple-inspired baked goods and heart-warming ciders. It is also the best time to take advantage of the bountiful produce of apples around the country. We have the driving distance, driving time and cost of driving tools to help you plan ... [Read more]
