It was my Aunt Eps’ birthday and we decided to take her out to a wine tasting event. The event was located almost an hour from where we live and if you go from San Jose to Livermore, you would take the 680 and then the 84 ramp. The problem we didn’t know was… Read More Concannon Vineyard, CA
Driving along Interstate 10, we would always pass by the signs leading to “Casa Grande Ruins National Monument” but we never had the chance to actually stop and see what’s it all about. However, finally, on one of our trips to Texas, my Dad decided to take the turn and followed the signs to the… Read More Casa Grande Ruins, AZ
Before today’s post, you probably never even heard about the town Ione . However, you are not alone. It first came to my enlightenment when my sister and I were looking for our next historical site to visit, and nothing caught my eye other than the American Horror Story next to the Preston Castle. The… Read More Preston Castle, CA
Dubai is mostly famous for its unique buildings and it is one of the riches cities in the world. Similar to most places, Dubai started out as a small 17th century fishing village and one of its last remnants is the little Al Bastakiya quarter located at the banks of the Dubai Creek. Most of… Read More Al Bastakiya, Dubai
The San Francisco area is a beautiful place to go to during the summer. Weather in Northern California can reach up to 100 degrees and the best way to escape the summer heat is to travel to either San Francisco or to the nearby cities. Desiring to stay away from all the traffic and tourists,… Read More Lyfords’ House and Tower, CA
The driving was beautiful and yet painful. I didn’t feel carsick at all but my companion, Laura did. The roads were small and winding but nevertheless, the scenery was breathtaking. While being in the wilderness, you barely pass by any vehicles. Trees, mountain and small towns will greet you on your way. During our… Read More Occidental, CA
Once located at Plaza Calderon around the Binondo and La Insular Cigarette and Cigar Factory, Hotel de Oriente was considered one of the crown jewels of Binondo. It was part of the Provincia de Tondo (now Manila) and was declared one of its districts in 1859. It was a first- class hotel and most tourist… Read More Hotel de Oriente, Manila
Regarded as one of the main attractions in Montego Bay at the north western tip of the island of Jamaica, Rose Hall is more famous for being the place of horror and enigma than just being a normal historical house of people from history. I first heard of the infamous house was when I was young. “Scariest… Read More Rose Hall, Montego Bay
Today is the day to visit the Northeast Gate of Guantanamo Naval Base. This gate separates the base from the rest of Cuba. The area is strictly prohibited to non-personnel. So in order to reach the gate you have to go join the tour. The tour is conducted by the Marine Corps so you have… Read More Northeast Gate, GTMO
Located around the western part of Guantanamo Bay lies Fort Conde. Neglected through the years, as nature took over covering the entire structure. While the fort itself awaits its time to shine. So today we decided to go visit Fort Conde, it was mentioned weeks ago that people on the base can visit this secluded… Read More Fort Conde, GTMO
