You may not be familiar with Multnomah Falls, but it is absolutely one of the most amazing placesin the world. A waterfall as magnificent and memorable as any in the country is located just a 30- minute drive outside of Portland. Visiting Multnomah Falls, a 611-foot-tall roaring, awe-inspiring cascade of icy water, lets you experience the power and beauty of nature up close and with ease. From the parking area off of I-84,a 5-minute walk is all that separates you from the exhilarating spray at the base of the falls.
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Multnomah Falls
June 2nd, 2010 by Hayden
Posted in Geographical World Records, Weekly Close-up 
Tags: Multnomah Falls, oregon, Portland, Portland travel, travel 
3 Comments »Beverly Hills and The Governator
May 31st, 2010 by Hayden
One of our favourite bloggers decided to explore Rodeo Drive and see if it lived up to its glamorous reputation.
The Beautiful Maldives
May 27th, 2010 by Hayden
everyone must be familiar with Maldives. It is such a beautiful place that each year millions of tourists go to Maldives for their holiday.
The Maldives or Maldive Islands, officially Republic of Maldives, is an island country in the Indian Ocean formed by a double chain of twenty-six atolls stretching in a north-south direction off India’s Lakshadweep islands, between Minicoy Island and Chagos Archipelago. It stands in the
Laccadive Sea, about seven hundred kilometres (435 mi) south-west of Sri Lanka.The Maldives is the smallest Asian country in both population and area. With an average ground level of 1.5 metres (4 ft 11 in) above sea level, it is the lowest country on the planet.It is also the country with the lowest highest point in the world, at 2.3 metres (7 ft 7 in).
Posted in Geographical World Records, Weekly Close-up Tags: Maldive Islands, Maldives, travel 2 Comments »Greatest Train Stations of Europe
April 8th, 2010 by Hayden
In Europe’s great cities, a station can be a destination in itself. Take a later train and discover these ‘railway cathedrals’.
Looking for the Meaning of Travel – Find the World’s 10 Most Beautiful Train Routes(4)
April 7th, 2010 by Hayden
8. Norway Bergen Rail Line
This northern Europe’s highest railway line overlooking the Norway’s most original glacial fjords. 7-hour journey will cross the mountains between Oslo and Bergen, and Europe’s largest protected wilderness – barren Hardanger mountain plateau, and finally reach the colorful Hanseatic League cities – Bergen.
Looking for the Meaning of Travel – Find the World’s 10 Most Beautiful Train Routes(3)
April 7th, 2010 by Hayden
6. Portugal Douro Railway Line
Diesel powered steam train in 19th century climbing along the Douro River Gorge. On this 1.5 hours trip you can see the famous Douro River Grape Park and the charming village, the houses and olive trees covered by grape vines will appear in front of your eyes one by one. Train will stop at Pinhao station decorated with blue-white glazed tiles, reflecting the Douro River and the grape harvest scene.
Looking for the Meaning of Travel – Find the World’s 10 Most Beautiful Train Routes(2)
April 7th, 2010 by Hayden
4. British West High subway line
This beautiful inspiring railway line link the west coast city of Scotland Ma Liege and Scotland’s largest city Glasgow. 90-minute trip railway line surrounded by lakes, valleys, wetlands and the castle, after reached Ma Liege blue coast, you can see the Eager, the Muslim-Croat and the Ram and other islands.
