Archive for the 'Noteworthy' Category
Mauritius: A Tropical Indian Ocean Jewel Sparkling with Diversity
Popular among visitors from Europe, Africa, Australia, and elsewhere, Mauritius is still relatively unknown to American travelers. This idyllic tropical island located east of Madagascar has a fascinating history, a remarkably diverse culture and population, and scenic beauty well worth the trip across the world to visit. Mauritius is famous as the home of the […]
The Margaret River Wine Region: Western Australia’s Rising Star
Located south of Perth in Western Australia, Margaret River is both the name of a town and the term used for the general wine-producing region surrounding the town. The geographic boundaries of the Margaret River Wine Region refer to the area between Cape Naturaliste and Cape Leeuwin. The oldest winery in this area dates only […]
Approaching the Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal really is one of the true wonders of the world, and easily transcends all the hype and tourist promotion associated with it. To call this building “breathtakingly and stunningly beautiful” is not an overstatement, especially after you’ve seen it in person. Unfortunately, the area surrounding the Taj Mahal gardens and the […]