USA

  • Crystal Forest, Petrified Forest NP, AZ

    Awe-Inspiring Sights to See in Petrified Forest National Park

    Hills of red and blue, trees that have turned into rock, and remains of a Native American community are just some of the treasures this park out in the desert preserves. ...
  • General Grant, Kings Canyon

    Salute General Grant — The Second Largest Tree

    Come, get to know the second largest tree in the world. Here are some pictures, some fun facts and tips for the trip, too. ...
  • Grand Lake, Colorado

    A Grand Lake with a ‘Largest’ tag

    ... and the natural largest lake in CO just might be the deepest one, too. ...
  • You and your car could have a beach day at Oceano Dunes

    If you are in California and enjoying beach weather, it’s not too difficult to get yourself to the coast. We’re certainly spoilt for choice, here in the Golden State. Now if you think your car (or truck or RV) could do with a beach day too, Oceano Dunes State...
  • Crater Lake, Oregon, USA

    Crater Lake the Deepest (and Bluest, too?)

    A lot has been said about the first sight of the deepest lake in the United States of America. Cheryl Strayed in her memoir ‘Wild’ said that her first look at the lake had been one of disbelief, just as her guidebook had told her it would be.  Even...
  • Mountain House Kite Festival 2018

    Glimpses: Mountain House Kite Festival

    When the schools in Mountain House close for the summer holidays, the community gets ready for the annual Kite Festival. Mountain House Kite Festival 2018 took place over the weekend that just went by — June 2nd to be precise. The Kite Festival took place at Mountain House’s own...
  • sky ceiling, Vegas

    The Deceptive Sky-Ceilings of The Venetian

    There’s no dearth of amazement at The Venetian in Las Vegas. Now that I’ve shown you The Grand Canal in the Resort, let me show you the artistry on the walls and the ceilings. In the previous post, I mentioned the ‘illusion of being outdoors’ that you get while...
  • The Grand Canal, Vegas

    The Grand Canal, the Gondolas and the Gondoliers of Vegas

    One of the attractions I looked forward to on our trip to Las Vegas was visiting the The Venetian and one of the biggest attractions in it was the Grand Canal and going on a gondola ride in it. Waiting in the wings is a whole Las Vegas travelogue....
  • Grand Canal mural, The Venetian.

    Venice’s Canal on a wall in Vegas

    The Venetian in Las Vegas, as its name suggests is a Venice-themed resort and casino. It’s got everything from Italian art, the kind of architecture you would find in Venice and even Grand Canal with Gondolas and Gondoliers and all. Before I show you the ceiling frescos and the...
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