Author: Rashid Farook
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Grand Canyon West Excursions & Zip line Adventure
Grand Canyon West is a managed site at the north-west corner of Grand Canyon in Hualapai Native American reservation. It is a popular destination for its close proximity to Las Vegas, Nevada (unlike Grand Canyon National Park near Williams, AZ). Some of the notable attractions at this site includes the Grand Canyon Skywalk, Helicopter Rides…
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Fairytale Village of Appenzell, Switzerland
Appenzell is a village in northeastern Switzerland and capital of the canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden. The village has been found in historical records since 11th century and has been under the Abbey of Saint Gall in nearby St. Gallen since 1223 A.D. The buildings in the village core, the parish church, the 1563 town hall,…
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Innsbruck – A Driving Tour
Innsbruck is the capital of Tyrol and the fifth-largest city in Austria. The city is about 20 miles north of Brenner Pass that divides Italy and Austria and is in close proximity to Bavaria, Germany and South Tyrol, Italy. The city is located in the broad valley between high mountains, the North Chain in the…
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Road Trip – Tucumcari to Albuquerque, NM
For many years, Tucumcari has been a popular stop for cross-country travelers on Interstate 40. It is the largest city on the highway between Amarillo, Texas and Albuquerque, New Mexico. Old U.S. Route 66 runs through the heart of Tucumcari via Route 66 Boulevard. Numerous businesses, including gasoline service stations, restaurants, and motels, were constructed to accommodate tourists as…
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Trevi Fountain – Rome, Italy
The Trevi Fountain is a world famous 18th-century fountain in Rome, Italy. It was designed by Italian architect Nicola Salvi and completed in 1762. At a height of 26.3 meters (86 ft) high and width of 49.15 meters (161.3 ft), it is the largest Baroque fountain Rome and one of the most famous fountains in the world. The fountain marks the terminal point of the “modern” Acqua…
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A walking tour of Lucerne, Switzerland
Lucerne or Luzern (Swiss Standard German) is a city in central Switzerland, in the German-speaking portion of the country. Lucerne is the capital of the canton of Lucerne. It is the most populous city in Central Switzerland, and a nexus of economics, transportation, culture, and media in the region. Owing to its location on the…
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Naples & Pompeii: Echoes of Antiquity
Welcome to a journey through the historic landscapes of Naples and Pompeii, where ancient tales and archaeological wonders intertwine to tell stories of civilizations past. Our adventure to this historic region was more than just a voyage; it was a reawakening. Our first encounter with the grandeur of Naples and Pompeii was aboard one of…
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Umbrail Pass – Highest Road in Switzerland
Umbrail Pass is a high mountain pass on the Swiss-Italian border connecting Santa Maria in Val Müstair with Bormio in the Adda valley. On the Italian side, it connects to the Stelvio Pass, Italy’s highest and Europe’s second highest mountain pass. At an elevation of elevation 2,501 m or 8,205 ft, it is currently the highest paved road in Switzerland. Watch the dashcam video below to enjoy a scenic drive on the…
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Vatican City, Rome – A Walking Tour
During our Mediterranean cruise post-pandemic, Rashid and I had the opportunity to explore Rome, and a highlight was our walking tour of the Vatican City. This visit was unique as it was right after the world started opening up again. The streets and tourist spots, usually bustling with people, were unusually quiet, adding a special…
