Among My Souvenirs

This little natural wonder is gaining a lot of traction in the top sites to see in the USA. For visitors to the Grand Canyon there is much more to see beyond the popular UNESCO World Heritage site and Horseshoe Bend in Arizona is one such destination you can’t afford to miss. Just a short drive from Page lies this unassuming attraction that doesn’t have any observation deck and no ticketed entrance – just a small dirt carpark where you can come to see the horseshoe-shaped bend in the Colorado river. How to Visit Horseshoe Bend Arizona To get here, you are likely to be driving North from the South Rim of the Grand Canyon or South from the North Rim. It is quite popular to stay in the nearby city of Page , but if you’re looking for accommodation beyond a cheap motel for the night, consider staying just across the border at the humble Dreamkatchers B&B in Southern Utah . Room prices are $130 / night or $165 / night for a private bathroom suite with ki...

Exploring Emilia Romagna: Comacchio canals, Po Delta Flamingos, and forested cycling escapes Italy | Europe Published: October 2019 | Disclosure: My trip was part of the STS Ravenna conference, hosted by the Emilia Romagna tourism board It took me four visits to Emilia Romagna, but finally, on a warm day in September, I lay my own eyes on the canals of Comacchio. Set amongst the nature of the Po Delta National Park and billed as a quieter, smaller Venice, I was naturally intrigued to visit the second I heard of Comacchio. With no train station it’s not the easiest place to day trip from the main spots such as Bologna in the region without a car, but this also allows Comacchio to retain much of its charm. It’s certainly not got the grandeur of Venice, but it oozes that delicious local vibe that the smaller Italian towns boast. Comacchio, therefore, is worthy of more than a quick day-trip in Emilia Romagna and can be a whole visit unto itself. Eels, canals and cute st...