Category Archives: Destinations

Todays Image • Iguazu Falls

Iguazu Falls is on the Iguazu River on the border between Argentina and Brazil. It is the largest waterfall system in the world. The falls are are located in Iguazu National Park on the Argentine side and Iguaçu National Park on the Brazilian side. The falls are made up of 275 individual waterfalls, with theContinue reading “Todays Image • Iguazu Falls”

Inverness, Scotland

Visiting Inverness and Loch Ness While the city is a hub of the Scottish highlands it is actually most famous as the largest town near Loch Ness and the mythological monster that is claimed to live in its depths. Still the city is the cultural capital of the Scottish Highlands and is situated on theContinue reading “Inverness, Scotland”

Pearl Harbor, Hawaii

On December 7, 1941, the Japanese Navy launched a surprise attack on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The attack began at 7:48 am and lasted for about two hours, resulting in the deaths of 2,403 Americans and the destruction of numerous ships and aircraft. The attack was a major turning point inContinue reading “Pearl Harbor, Hawaii”

Travel, Money, Debit Cards & ATMs

International Travel And Using ATMs Some time ago traveling internationally meant getting foreign currency from your bank or going to a money exchange at your destination (never use the ones at the airport). Today things have changed a lot, credit cards are accepted everywhere and ATMs are common internationally. Money Preferences Credit Cards – OftenContinue reading “Travel, Money, Debit Cards & ATMs”