Established in 1848, San Francisco’s Chinatown is 175 years old, making it the oldest Chinatown in North America. It is also one of the biggest Chinese enclaves in the world outside of Asia and has done a remarkable job at maintaining its own identity, customs, languages, social clubs, and religious institutions. It has its own …
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One of the most amazing and beautiful travel experiences of my life, everyone should put Lower Antelope Canyon on their “top 5 must-see places” list immediately. While there are definitely countless gorgeous and magnificent places worldwide, the rarity and uniqueness of Antelope Canyon gives it that teeny extra-special sprinkle. Beautiful vibrant colors of orange, red, …
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Arguably one of the most beautiful places in the United States, the Idaho Panhandle (The Idaho Panhandle: Esto Perpetua.) has countless breathtaking views and amazing places to explore. Located between the uber-small Idahoan towns of Clark Fork and Hope is one of these places - a gorgeous riverfront area called Cabinet Landing. Once a flourishing …
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In Gatlinburg, at the bar area of SkyLift Park. Nestled deep within the Smokey Mountains of southern Tennessee, Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge are loads of fun, with plenty to do for both adults and children. 100% resort towns, both are comprised of essentially only three things: food, attractions, and lodging choices. There's only one main …
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Officially named Tsé Bitʼaʼí, or “rock with wings", this is a surreal and somewhat eerie place. Commonly referred to as Shiprock, it’s an isolated rock and ridge that’s a true sight to behold. A 29-million-year-old fossilized volcanic throat jetting straight up from the ground, seemingly out of nowhere, it’s jagged and rugged across the entire …
Located approximately 35 miles east of Flagstaff, in north-central Arizona, sits a giant hole in the ground that should make it onto any decent “Interstate 40 Must-See Road Trip List”. Simply called Meteor Crater, it’s privately owned by the Barringer family, who claim it to be the “best preserved and first proven meteor crater on …
Hands down one of my favorite vacation spots of all time, 5 days on the beautiful island of Kauai, Hawaii was an absolute dream! It’s one of the least populated and visited of the Hawaiian Islands, although I’m unsure why, as it was it like being inside a tropical dream paradise, albeit with higher prices …
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Hands down my favorite part of Death Valley National Park, the Badwater Basin Salt Flat is a must-see for anyone visiting the park. Officially the lowest point in North America, at 282 feet (86 m) below sea level, it was once considered to be the lowest elevation in the entire Western Hemisphere. It is now …
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Deep within the Shawnee National Forest, approximately 30 minutes outside the small town of Harrisburg, Illinois in Saline County, sits a pretty cool-looking rock formation that resembles the face of an old woman (or man). Part of the Stoneface Research Natural Area of the Shawnee National Forest, it’s in a lesser known area home to …
"Whales Mouth". Truthfully, Carlsbad Caverns National Park should be on any good traveler’s or road tripper’s “must see” list. A massive and epic dark hole in the ground, it’s ranked as the 15th-largest cave system within the United States, and is home to the largest chamber in North America, known as the Big Room. An …