During my trip last year, one of the museums I visited in Sydney, Australia, was the Hyde Park Barracks. It is located conveniently downtown, and it is free. This type of museum, in which a historical place has been converted into a museum with items of its era, can be just as intriguing as a […]
As we continued on in our travels in Melbourne, Australia, modern architecture became one of the most striking sights encountered. Of course, we discovered historical cottages and public buildings in Melbourne as well. But, the juxtaposition of these different styles brings forth the vitality of this country in a good way. Although you may prefer […]
Because Australia is in the southern hemisphere, springtime is from September through November. Is there a better way to enjoy a spring day other than to go for a walk in the park? The city of Melbourne, Australia, has wonderful gardens to visit, and thankfully, a great, public, modern, trolley-like, light rail system to get […]
The Dinosaur Diamond is a 486 mile National Scenic Byway in Utah and Colorado, U.S.A. The name comes from the shape of the route, which appoximates a diamond, and because it is the preeminent dinosaur boneyard in the world. To be one of America’s Scenic Byways, a route must have scenic, natural, historic, cultural, archeological, […]
Colorado National Monument is situated between the towns of Fruita and Grand Junction, Colorado. It is managed by the U. S. National Park Service. There is a campground, many trails, and a very scenic drive in the Monument. Nearly within a stone’s-throw of U.S. Interstate 70, it makes a neat addition to a trip to […]