Loving Las Ramblas
Original post by: Andy Hayes, PlanetEye Traveler La Rambla (or Las Ramblas, as it is more commonly known) is a central boulevard that cuts through Barcelona, and is the city’s most famous street. You’ll no doubt find yourself along it during your visit, and you might end up staying nearby! Rambla roughly means a water flow...
Montmartre, Paris: A History of the Arts
Post by: Christina Uticone, PlanetEye Traveler My trip to Paris was enriched by my visit to the slightly-off-the-beaten path neighborhood called Montmartre, once the home of – and the daily inspiration for – artists such as Salvadore Dali, Vincent Van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Edgar Degas, Henri Matisse, Maurice Utrillo, Henri de Toulouse-Latrec and...
Barcelona Daytripping: Figueres
Post by: Andy Hayes, PlanetEye Traveler While I love Barcelona, if you have several days there, you may find yourself itching to explore further afield. Figueres is my top recommendation. Less than two hours away on the train (barring construction delays), it is home to one of the country’s most popular museums, as well as a...
Top 5 Manhattan Parks that Aren’t Central Park
Post By: Andy Hayes, PlanetEye Traveler One of my favorite things about visiting New York is being outside – strolling down those avenues with skyscrapers on either side, stopping into cafes along the way for a piping hot cuppa to go. Every guidebook will highlight the “obvious” place to go for an outdoor stroll, Central...
A Memorable Visit to the Saguaro National Park
Post by: Lisa Davis, PlanetEye Traveler The Saguaro National Park in southern Arizona is one of the Southwest’s crown jewels, mostly because of the thousands of gigantic saguaro cacti that dot its sandy landscape. In fact, the cacti almost have a celebrity status among the thousands of people who visit the park each year. Part of that...
It’s a Party in Leicester Square
Post by: Andy Hayes, PlanetEye Traveler Pronounced “lester” (not lie-chester or lick-ster, both of which I have heard on occasion), the square is the cinema and entertainment hub of London and you’ll always find one event or another going on here. It is probably the one spot in London that most resembles New York, at...
Fisherman’s Wharf: A Sight to Sea
Post by: Heather Wright Schlichti Fishing boats, seafood stalls, sourdough bread and famous chocolates are all tell tale signs that you’re at the world-famous Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco, named by Forbes magazine as one of the Top 10 most visited tourist attractions in the U.S.A. What makes Fisherman’s Wharf a top tourist attraction? I believe there are so many...
The United Nations Headquarters in NYC
Post by: Jessica Colley, PlanetEye Traveler You don’t have to go to Washington DC to learn about politics and the latest efforts for social justice. In New York City, the best place for this type of educational day is the United Nations. Every year over 1 million visitors take the time to visit the headquarters of the...
Bye Bye, South Beach
Post by: Jessica Colley, PlanetEye Traveler South Beach in Miami is one of the most famous stretches of sand in South Florida, and perhaps even the country. But what if you’re tired of all the blaring radios, groups of college kids throwing footballs, and crowds? Miami is also home to peaceful beaches where you can set...
Romantic Views in Los Angeles
Post By: Andy Hayes, Planet Eye Traveler Photo by kla4067, Nogwater Los Angeles, one of America’s biggest cities and the home of movie stars. But where some see smog, clogged highways and life at a hectic pace, others see love and romance in a oceanside city. You can’t deny that LA does fare pretty well when it comes...
5 Great Los Angeles Hikes
Post by: Abbie Mood, PlanetEye Traveler Los Angeles, California is one of the few places in the United States that outdoor enthusiasts can participate in their favorite outdoor activity nearly year round, thanks to moderate temperatures and over 300 days of sunshine each year. With everything from surfing and kayaking to biking and hiking, there is...
Wonderful Orchids at Kew
Post by: Andrea Kirkby, PlanetEye Traveler I’ve always loved orchids. They’re splendid flowers – though I have never managed to keep one alive in my house for more than a few weeks. So Kew Gardens’ Tropical Extravaganza is a must-see for me. London can be pretty grey, so the vivid colours and flashy patterns of orchids will cheer...
