BlogHide Resteemspoethakhin (39)in travel • 7 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara is a coastal city less than 100 miles (160 km) from Los Angeles but differs vastly in pace from its huge neighbor to the south. Sometimes referred to as “Riviera of the West,” Santa…poethakhin (39)in travel • 7 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.TijuanaLocated right across the border, this Mexican city of 1.3 million people is a shopper’s paradise, especially in the downtown Zona Rio. The historic district is located in the Zona Centro. Tijuana’s…poethakhin (39)in travel • 7 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Santa Monica PierThe world-famous Santa Monica Pier is actually two piers in one. With its bait shop and pier-end restaurant, the longer section built in 1909 is characteristic of most Southern California piers.…poethakhin (39)in travel • 7 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Rodeo DriveTucked away in a 16-square-bloock area known as the Golden Triangle in the exclusive neighborhood of Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive is L.A.’s most famous shopping street. While few come to buy the…poethakhin (39)in travel • 7 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Muir WoodsMuir Woods are named after naturalist John Muir, founder of environmental organization the Sierra Club. Shrouded in fog rolling off the Pacific Ocean, It is one of the few remaining places where the…poethakhin (39)in travel • 7 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Sonoma Wine CountryNot as well-known or touristy as the neighboring Napa Valley, Sonoma County is a wine lover’s dream nevertheless with more than 400 wineries nestled in the hills and valleys going inland from…poethakhin (39)in travel • 7 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Half Moon BayHalf Moon Bay, just 30 miles (50 km) south of San Francisco on the Pacific Coast Highway, makes a great getaway for visitors ready for some peace and quiet. It has forests on one side and the…poethakhin (39)in travel • 7 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.DisneylandLocated in Anaheim, Disneyland is a world-famous amusement park where Walt Disney movies and characters all come to life in a magical, make-believe kingdom. Featuring thrilling rides, roller…poethakhin (39)in travel • 7 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Redwood National ParkThe Redwood National Park is much more than tall trees. In this vast parkland of woodlands, rivers and miles of spectacular coastline, visitors can enjoy a wide range of fun outdoor activities.…poethakhin (39)in travel • 7 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Glacier PointAn overlook that offers sweeping views of Yosemite Valley, Glacier Point is accessible by foot, car or bus during the long warm-weather season and by cross-country skiing in winter. Because the…poethakhin (39)in travel • 7 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Yosemite FallsThe tallest waterfall in the United States, Yosemite Falls pours down a cliff side in three cascades and provides picturesque views from multiple locations within Yosemite National Park in…poethakhin (39)in travel • 7 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Mittenwald the most beautiful villageA picture book come alive” is how Goethe described Mittenwald. Once there, you’ll agree wholeheartedly that Mittenwald is, indeed, the Bavarian Alps most beautiful village. Medieval buildings with…poethakhin (39)in travel • 7 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Bad WimpfenWhen you visit Bad Wimpfen, you’ll think you stepped into a fairy tale, with towers and spires popping up against the skyline. This ancient town, on Germany’s historic castle route, was once home to…poethakhin (39)in travel • 7 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Wertheim am MainWertheim am Main is a stop on some river cruises in southwestern Germany. But the town is so picturesque, you may want to spend more than a few paltry hours here. Wertheim am Main has an outstanding…poethakhin (39)in travel • 7 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.SolvangIf you were to stumble upon Solvang by accident, you might think that you’ve somehow taken a wrong turn into a Danish village. And you would be partially right. Though located in California’s Santa…poethakhin (39)in travel • 7 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Beautiful Sport StructureThe Allianz Arena is a football stadium in Munich, Bavaria, Germany with a 75,024 seating capacity. Widely known for its exterior of inflated ETFE plastic panels, it is the first stadium in the…poethakhin (39)in travel • 7 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Barra de PotosiLess than 400 people call Barra de Potosi home on a permanent basis. The town is made up of three main streets intersected by two, smaller, residential streets. The adventurous descend upon Barra de…poethakhin (39)in travel • 7 years agoAo NongFormally Ao Phra Nang (“Princess Bay”), Ao Nang is the most popular beach town in Krabi. It was originally a backpacker hotspot but now moving slowly upmarket as the airport brings in higher flyers.…poethakhin (39)in steemit • 7 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Great take on something from History (War)!!!"War cruelty for an ordinary soldier no matter which uniform he has... An anonymous German soldier during the Stalingrad battle: “My hands are done for, and have been ever since the beginning of…poethakhin (39)in steemit • 7 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Hua Hin Beach (Where to Stay)Originally, built in the 1920s as a royal getaway for King Rama VII, Hua Hin has been a long-time favorite weekend getaway for Bangkok residents. Today, the 8 km (5 mile) long beach is also popular…