Articles from 2012
St Mark's Basilica, Venice
No trip to Venice would be complete without an afternoon spent at the splendid Basilica of Saint Mark. For more than a millennia, the building know...
Seeing Norway's beautiful captivating city: Oslo!
Norway is an enchanting country with breath-taking landscapes that need to be seen to be believed.
There are only 5 million people that live i...
Centre d'art Santa Monica, Barcelona
When planning you vacation to Spain make sure to spend time in Barcelona. Barcelona is the second largest city after Madrid, in Spain and is the an...
Port Lympne Wild Animal Park, England
Open since 1976, Port Lympne Wild Animal Park is located on Aldington Road in Lympne, Hythe, Kent in the UK. The 600 acre park is famous for its co...
Cruising Japanese!
The 9.0 magnitude earthquake that occurred off the coast of Japan on March 11, 2011 caused widespread devastation and took the lives of over 15,00...
The Swayambhu Stupa, Nepal
For those who are excited to learn about other cultures and discover unique architectural structures, the Swayambhu Stupa in Nepal is an excellent p...
A Guide to Diamond Jubilee Celebrations in London
Queen Elizabeth is 86 years old and still going strong after 60 years of reign. Only Queen Victoria reached the pinnacle of Diamond Jubilee prior t...
Finding the Best Hotels in Brisbane for Your Budget
Brisbane, the capital of Australia’s Queensland state, is a large and modern city with more than 1.6 million residents. Originally founded as a ...
A Day Itinerary in Basel
Basel is a fascinating city that is situated on the border of Germany, France and Switzerland. This interesting location means that visitors can ex...
Things to do in North Wales
North Wales is a unique destination that offers an incredible variety of things to do and see for travelers. The beautiful coastline is dotted with ...
Musee du Santon, Marseille, France
The Santon Marcel Carbonel Museum in France's Mediterranean port city of Marseille is one of the world's most unique and engaging museum experiences...
South Carolina Button King Museum
Looking for a fun destination in South Carolina? A visit to the South Carolina Button King Museum in Bishopville will enchant and delight the whole ...
Mt Fuji, Japan
Mt. Fuji is sure to be one of the highlights of your trip to Japan. It is about sixty miles southwest of Tokyo and is an easy trip from that city. ...
Top 7 Summer Attractions in Los Angeles
As the second largest metro area in the United States and a popular destination for travelers from around the world, Los Angeles is an exciting ci...
Piazza Navona, Rome
For a beautiful portrayal of Rome's beauty and ancient history, the Piazza Navona is a must-see attraction when visiting Italy. Built in the 1st cen...
The Orlando Fringe Festival
Orlando, Florida is not only home to Mickey Mouse and Sea World but the Orlando Fringe Festival calls it home too. The Fringe Festival is a 12 day ...
South Beach, Florida
South Beach, Florida is known worldwide not only for its excellent weather and beautiful location, but for its distinctive charm, history, and archi...
The National Mustard Museum, Mount Horeb, WI
Everyone has toured a museum at sometime in their life, whether it was a history museum, art museum, a zoo or auto museum. How many people have toure...
Happy Easter 2012
Today is all about the ducks and the chocolate eggs. Here are some ducks:
Even more ducks:
And here's a mom decorating Easter Eggs:
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Beach Community Bank Sand Sculpture Contest, Pensacola Beach
There is nothing wrong with building sand castles in the sand, that is if it is the pristine quartz white sand of the Pensacola Beach. Each summer ...
The Great Ocean Road, Melbourne
On your trip “down under” make sure you visit the Great Ocean Road in Melbourne, Australia. The road runs from Torquay to Apollos Bay a...
New York Korean War Memorial
Situated in Manhattan, Battery Park is home to the New York Korean Veterans Memorial. This wonderful park itself is well worth a visit for it beauty...
Norton Simon Museum of Art, Pasadena
The Norton Simon Museum of Art in Pasadena, California is an exciting and informative way to learn about art history, and the forms that art has taken...
Ripley's Believe it or Not, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Ripley's Believe it or Not Museum in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is a premier destination for any family looking to see exciting, eccentric exhibits....
The Loanhead of Daviot, Scotland
Though many people may be familiar with the famous Stonehenge circle of stones, what they may not realize is that stone circles are actually fairly ...
Sandeman's New London Tours
Want a great way to experience London, whether you’re a first-visit tourist or a veteran? Check out Sandeman’s New London Tours. The com...
Worldwide Festival, Sete, France
Sete, on the sunny beaches of southern France, is the home of the Worldwide Festival, which is held early each July. Sete is a sea-side resort area ...
Scotch Whisky Experience, Edinburgh
Edinburgh, Scotland is proud of its whisky heritage, and they are happy to show tourists everything and anything pertaining to their special product...
Taste of Chicago Food Festival
The Taste of Chicago Food Festival started in 1980 and has grown to be the world's largest outdoor food festival in the world, showcasing some of th...
Gros Morne National Park, Newfoundland
Imagine a destination with natural beauty so stunning and nature left virtually untouched. This is what Gros Morne National Park offers the adventur...
Santorini's famous Red Beach
Among all the fabulous and relaxing places that travelers may wish to visit while on the Mediterranean island of Santorini, the Red Beach is one of ...
The Fortress at Hvar, Croatia
High above the city and behind the town of Hvar, Croatia, is perched The Fortress. Built in the beginning of the 16th Century in the Venetian style...
Summerfest - The Big Gig music festival, Milwaukee
Summerfest, also known as “The Big Gig” is held for eleven days at Maier Festival Park on Milwaukee’s lake front. It is made up of eleven sta...
El Albayzin, Granada, Spain
If you stroll up the winding streets of this medieval landmark built on a hill in Granada, Spain, you will soon see why El Albayzin has earn...
The Red Square, Moscow
A unique experience is visiting Russia. Get your passport and visa and hop on a plane to Moscow, Russia for a vacation you will never forget. In M...
Peanuts Statues, Santa Rosa, California
Fifty odd kilometers from San Francisco, Santa Rosa is your typical Californian town. Except it has a secret, and it is this secret that puts Santa ...
Crater Lake National Park, Oregon
If you like the outdoors, Oregon has many places of spectacular beauty and untouched nature. One such place is Crater Lake. It is a caldera or cauld...
Finger Lakes region, New York State
The Finger Lakes Region of New York is located in Upstate New York. The longest of the lakes are Cayuga Lake and Seneca Lake, both have a linear sh...
Waverley Cemetery, Sydney
The Waverley Cemetery is a one-of-a-kind destination in Australia’s Sydney suburbs. It is located in a beautiful location along the coast atop of...
Shark Fest, Cape Coral, Florida
Picture it... You’re in Florida enjoying the beach and all of a sudden someone yells “SHARK” and it is a mad dash for shore. Well not so at Sha...
Rembrandt Park, Amsterdam
Rembrandt Park is located in the New West District of Amsterdam, an area that was developed after World War II. The ancient and historic city of Am...
Pier 54, Seattle
Seattle, Washington, is not only known for its coffee shops and the rainy weather but also for Pier 54. This pier was orginally known during World War...
Musee des Arts Africains, Oceaniens & Amerindiens, Marseille
What a great place to start the discovery of cultures that are not derived from Greece or the Europeans. The Musee d'Arts Africains, Oceaniens & Ameri...
Wizard Island in Crater Lake, Oregon
Located in south central Oregon, Crater Lake National Park is the state’s only national park and is famous for its amazingly clear water and beaut...
Easter celebrations in London
London is jam-packed with Easter activities geared toward families. Many of these events are low-cost or even free of charge. One of the most popu...
The Perlan, Reykjavik, Iceland
When I think of Iceland I think of a frozen, snow white county in the Northern Hemisphere. The Perlan (the Pearl) is a landmark in Reykjavik, Icelan...
Top 5 city break destinations 2012
The holiday equivalent of a power nap, a city break is the ideal way to get away from the stresses of everyday life and recharge your batteries. Whe...
Grand Mosque, Chefchaouen, Morocco
When in Chefchaouen, the 'Blue City' located in the Moroccan mountains, tourists visit the Grand Mosque, the focus point of sightseeing tours. This ...
Lanzarote's Top Five Attractions
There’s so much more to Lanzarote than just great weather and beautiful beaches. As this small island in the Canaries is surprisingly big on vis...
Carnegie Science Center, Pittsburgh
The Carnegie Science Center is a science museum in Pittsburgh, PA. It is a four floor museum complex, with River View Café on the ground floo...
Douthat State Park, Virginia
Douthat State Park was opened in June 1936. It was one of the original six state parks in Virginia. It is located in the Allegheny Mountains in Ba...
Westwood Village shopping, Los Angeles
In sunny Los Angeles, nestled between Wilshire Boulevard and Veteran Avenue, shoppers can find a paradise of shopping deals and excitement at Westwood...
The Museum of Jurassic Technology, Los Angeles
If you are traveling on a holiday to Los Angeles with two children one of whom is a budding scientist and the other seems only to be drawn to the bi...
San Diego Automotive Museum
It's hard to believe the automobile has only been widely used for about 80 years, but in that time it has changed and advanced in ways people could ...
Shopping LA's "Golden Triangle", Los Angeles
LA’s Golden Triangle, so named for its many high-end chains, is THE landmark from the movie “Pretty Woman”. Who doesn’t want ...
The Tarka Trail, Devon, England
Tarka Trail is a series of footpaths and cycle paths that make a 180 mile circle eight around Northern Devon, England. It is named after a classic b...
Stazione Centrale di Santa Maria Novelia, Florence, Italy
Rail transportation is very important in Europe and so are the train stations themselves. The Stazione Centrale di Santa Maria Novella in Florence, It...
Assisi - Medieval history in the heart of Italy
Assisi is a small mountain-side town in Italy. Compared to Rome or Florence, Assisi would seem fairly insignificant, just part of the Italian countr...
The Citadel of Quaitbay, Alexandria, Egypt
The Citadel of Quaitbay, or Quaitbay Fortress, was built to defend one of the most famous and intriguing cities of the world. Alexandria, Egypt, was...
Glamis Castle, Angus, Scotland
Glamis Castle is located next to the village of Glamis in Angus, Scotland. The Castle and its grounds are included in the Inventory of Gardens and D...
Nambung National Park, Australia
No exploration of Western Australia's Coral Coast would be complete without a visit to Nambung National Park, which is located about three hours fro...
The beautiful Kuang Si Waterfall, Laos
When you visit the Kuang Si Waterfall in Laos, you are in for a real treat – however, there are a few things you need to know to get the most ...
Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Boston
Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Boston, was known as "The Cradle of Liberty" by our nations founding fathers. It was nearly torn down in the 1950's until ...
Stirling Castle, Scotland
Stirling, Scotland is a city and former ancient burgh in Scotland and is clustered around a large fortress and medieval old town. One of the larges...
The Miette Hot Springs, Canada
Located in Canada’s Fiddle Valley, the Miette Hot Springs are known as the hottest hot springs located anywhere in the Canadian Rockies. The ...
Visit The Grand Canal in Venice
The Grand Canal in Venice is one of the places in this world that many travelers have on their list of favorites (or places they wish to visit!). Th...
The Billy Carter Gas Station Museum, Plains, GA
The Billy Carter Gas Station Museum is dedicated to the youngest brother of President Jimmy Carter. Billy was known to be a beer drinking embarrassm...
Castello della Guaita in San Marino
Built in the 10th century, overlooking the city of San Marino below, this massive fortress Castello de la Guaita offers a beautiful and exciting loo...
International Fireworks Festival, Cannes, France
For six nights of fireworks at the Festival d'Art Pyrotechnique, or the International Fireworks Festival, visit Cannes, France. This is an amazing ...
Thai escape
Thailand has rapidly become one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. The archetypal backpacker tourist destination, it's the ide...
Pier 57, Seattle
As its name implies, Pier 57 is one of many piers off the historic waterfront in Seattle, Washington. But this pier is lined with shopping, dining, ...
The gravesite of Daniel and Rebecca Boone, Frankfort, KY
Every year tourists travel to Frankfort, Kentucky, west of Lexington, and to the Frankfort Cemetery, to pay their respects at the final resting place ...
The Victoria Falls, Africa
The Victoria Falls are described as the largest waterfalls in the world. They are certainly the most famous and the most impressive. They are locat...
Grand Canyon, Arizona
Close up, it is even more impressive; but if you fly in to Las Vegas, the pilot may point it out: A huge rift in the earths crust, like someone had ...
Stop "them" from breaking the Internet
Today is not about travel here at eyeflare.com, but about the fact that U.S. Congress may soon end up breaking the Internet. If you care about an open...
The Hoover Dam, Arizona
When you take your next trip to Las Vegas, take some time and leave the “one armed bandits” to take a tour of Hoover Dam. It is locate...
Wine Festival, Valleta, Malta
Valletta is a city constructed centuries ago that serves as the capital of Malta, a group of islands located in the Mediterranean Sea. Valletta boasts...
The Papyrus Institute, Giza, Egypt
The Papyrus Institute in Giza may not be the first destination tourists think of when planning a trip to Egypt, but it should be. Visitors to the muse...
The Amsterdam Central Station
The Amsterdam Central Station is the starting point (and ending point) to any visit to the great city of Amsterdam. Located in the center of the city...
The Reversing Falls, New Brunswick, Canada
Tourists that are looking for an ocean side destination with character, charm, history, and some of the most amazing scenery in North America, will ...
Byron Bay Blues Fest, Australia
For 22 years, Australia’s absolute best roots and blues music festival has been the Byron Bay Blues Fest, now on the beautiful Tyagarah Tea Tree...
Tamworth Country Music Festival, Australia
The Tamworth Country Music Festival is held every year in Tamworth, New South Wales, celebrating Australian country music. The festival is scheduled ...
Splendour in the Grass Festival, Australia
The biggest music festival in Queensland and arguably one of the hottest musical events of the year worldwide, the Splendour in the Grass festival in ...
The National Space Centre, Leicester, England
Situated in the heart of the English Midlands, the National Space Centre in Leicester is one of the country’s foremost attractions dedicated t...
U.S.S. Ling, World War II sub, Hackensack, New Jersey
The USS Ling (SS-297) has been permanently based on the Hackensack River in New Jersey since the 1970’s. It is in the New Jersey Naval Museum w...
The Capitol Building, Washington D.C.
Growing up we all talked about Washington D.C. The city and government was talked about in school all the time and you thought it would be wonderful...
The Flying Pig Hostel, Amsterdam
To get a real taste of the free-wheeling Amsterdam zeitgeist, consider staying at one of the legendary Flying Pig Hostels. These irreverent and youth-...
International Cryptozoology Museum, Portland, Maine
Have you ever wondered if the Abominable Snowman or “Nessie” the Loch Ness monster really exists? A good place to find out is at this fascinating ...
Falls Festival, Tasmania
The Falls Festival has been going strong since 1993. This New Year’s Eve festival takes place in Lorne, Victoria and Marion Bay, Tasmania, Aus...
Dades Gorge, Morocco
The Dades Gorge is an absolutely gorgeous natural made gorge in Morocco located between the Atlas and Anti-Atlas mountain ranges. It contains a mix ...
Raging Waters theme park, Los Angeles
Choosing to vacation in California almost requires a love of the water, but when a typical day at the beach begins to get routine, amp up the power of...
The Callanish Stones, Isle of Lewis
Finding yourself in Scotland, the Callanish Stones can not be missed. While the stones can be found in various locations, which will be referenced ...
Statue of wing-walker Charles Lindbergh
Located just off Highway 3 at the Souther Field Airport between Americus and Andersonville, Georgia, you will find a historical marker and a 7’ ...
Varosliget Park, Budapest
Varosliget city park in Budapest is a 302 acre public park close to the city center. The main entrance is Heroes’ Square, one of Hungary’s W...
The Chicago Gospel Music Festival
Since the mid 1900’s, Chicago has been a cultural hotspot for the development of gospel music, a style that developed from influences of musical g...
10 tips to choose the right travel insurance
1. Look out for online offers
By shopping for travel insurance online you can save. The majority of travel insurance providers give extra incent...
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, Edinburgh
The Scottish National Gallery of Modern art is breathtaking and a must see when visiting Edinburgh. There are two other National Galleries that are...
A trip on the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway
I had long wanted to pursue my dream of taking a sightseeing trip on a train, and my research led me to the Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway in Eng...
Japanese Tea Garden, Golden Gate Park
San Francisco's Golden Gate Park is home to the oldest public Japanese garden in all of California, the Japanese Tea Garden. For a small admission f...
