For The Traveling Alcoholic In All Of Us......

Below is a link to an informative slideshow about the 10 best drinking streets in the world.  So if you like to travel and you like to throw a few back, check out the link. 

BEST STREETS IN THE WORLD FOR DRINKING LINK

 

Secret European Vacation Spots

Check out the top ten list of some of the most secret spots in Europe

****EUROPE'S SECRET SPOTS****

10 National Parks You Didn't Know Existed

Check out the link below to see 10 national parks that you had know idea they even existed

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Top Ten Things To Do & See In Maui

Planning a trip to Maui soon? Check out the top ten things to do on the island. 

• Plan a Trip to Lahaina

Sunset on Front Street

Spend a day or two walking down Front Street in Lahaina. Several Restaurants, bars and stores line Front Street. Check out MALA OCEAN TAVERN, KIMOS, FLEETWOOD ON FRONT ST for a nice dinner. COOL CATS had a pretty fun bar with live music, try the PIONEER INN for breakfast. 

• Hana Highway

Birds eye view of Hana Highway

The Hana Highway is a 68 mile long stretch of roads which connects Kahului with the town of Hana. The trip down the highway is full of twist and turns. If you dare, you can do the drive yourself or take guided tours. Several waterfalls are just off the beaten path and one of the main attractions is the Seven Sacred Pools.

• Visit Paia

Paia is the "world capital of wind surfing". The town is very colorful and laid back and so are it's locals. Several locally owned surf shops line the main street through town. 14 different and unique restaurants can be found here too. If you are looking for a less crowed beach than the ones near Lahaina, than Baldwin Beach is for you!

1. Go to Charleys

A fun and popular restaurant in Paia where the food is great, as well as the service. You can go for breakfast lunch or dinner but make sure you have a reservation. Lots of people go here simply in hopes of seeing one the restaurants favorite customer; Willie Nelson. 

• Iao Valley

The needle at Iao Valley

This is truly a magical place. It is located in Wailuku in the West Maui Mountains. It cost only $5 to park and then you are free to explore the park. There are several paved pathways but there are also several unpaved pathways that lead you into the lush tropical forest. The main attraction is the Needle. It is a steep climb to the lookout spot but it is totally worth it. 

1. Mamas Fish House

Located in Paia, this famous restaurant definitely lives up to the hype. The food is amazing and the seafood is as fresh as it gets. The menu is a little pricey but it is definitely worth it. Not only is the food good but the location of this restaurant is superb. This restaurant sits by a white sand beach where you can watch people wind surf or watch one of Maui's famous sunsets. 

• Visit Jaws

Now when I say I don't mean the movie, I mean one of the most bad ass surfing spots on the planet. Jaws is located on the Hana Highway and is one of the best spots for big wave surfing. Best time to visit is in the winter because the swells are the biggest. 

• Big Beach, Little Beach

Big Beach is a very popular beach located south of Wailea. It is also known as Makena Beach and is one of the largest beaches on the island. Beach goers can sunbath, swim and snorkel in the bright blue waters. Little beach is just a small hike over a hill. It is mostly a nude beach and on sundays there is a drum circle that is not to be missed.

• Take A Bike Ride Up A Volcano

Several different companies offer sunrise Haleakala tour. You have to get up super early for these tours but they are totally worth it. The views are spectacular and breath taking. If you are not athletic don't worry because you will bike mostly downhill and the guides keep you at a safe pace.  

• Spend As Much Time In The Water

It's Maui, and you should be spending about 90% of your time in the water. There is so much to do from learning how to surf and paddle board to snorkeling and scuba diving. If you are brave enough you can do a shark cage dive and see some of the worlds most menacing sharks. Take a trip to Molokini and enjoy the underwater sea life. 

10 Most Amazing Waterfalls Part Deux

A little while back I made a top 10 list for most amazing waterfalls and since then I've found some more amazing ones. Here is part deux of the list, enjoy!

10. Emerald Pool Falls - Dominica

A quick 30 min hike takes you through overhanging trees and lush vegetation to the shimmering pool, which appears greenish-blue from the tree filtered sunlight. 

9. Seljalandsfoss - Iceland

This waterfall of the Seljalandsa River drops 200 ft over cliffs. Several trails take you right behind the waterfall.

8. Galovacki Buk - Croatia

It's 16 m high and is strikingly beautiful as the falls plunges in to the turquoise water.

7. Yosemite Falls - California

The highest measure waterfall in N. America. It is 2,425 ft from the top of the upper falls to the base of the lower falls. It is the 6th highest waterfall in the world.

6. Laja Falls - Chile

The falls are adjacent to an old Pan-American highway. Laja Falls consist of four horseshoe shaped falls.

5. Diamond Falls - St. Lucia

The most colorful waterfall in the Caribbean because the water is laced with minerals from rainwater mixed with volcanism. The color of the water has the ability to change every day. 

4. Seven Sisters Waterfalls - Norway

The waterfall consists of seven separate streams. Legend has it that the seven sisters dance playfully down the mountain, while a single waterfall opposite of the seven sisters flirts from across the fjord.

3. Jog Falls - India

Jog Falls is created by the Sharavathi River and it falls from a height of 830 ft, making it the 2nd highest waterfall in India. 

2. Burney Falls - California

Strikingly clear water flows from openings in the volcanic rock above the waterfall. The 129 ft high waterfall cascades into an iridescent pool below. 

1. Baatara Gorge Waterfall - Lebanon

The Baatara Gorge Waterfall is located in Tannourine, Lebanon. The waterfall drops 837 ft into the Baatara Pothole, a cave of Jurassic Limestone.

10 Most Amazing Waterfalls on Earth

1. Victoria Falls - Zimbabwe 

One of the Seven Wonders of the World. It is the largest waterfall based on width and height. Two national parks surround the falls.

2. Angel Falls - Venezuela 

The worlds highest uninterrupted waterfall in the world. It has 47 drops and the longest drop is 2,648 ft. 

3. Manawaiopuna Falls - Kauai Hawaii

This waterfall is also know as Jurassic Falls because it is the location used in the first Jurassic Park movie. Best way to view the falls is to do a helicopter tour. 

4. Detain Waterfall - China & Vietnam 

A very scenic waterfall located on the boarder of China and Vietnam. The summer months are where it gets the most crowed but it's definitely worth the trip. 

5. Mae Ya Waterfall - Thailand 

One of the biggest and most beautiful waterfalls in Thailand. The water cascades down into a natural pool that many local children love to swim in. 

6. Blood Falls - Antarctica 

One of the most unique waterfalls in the world is in Antarctica. Its red because of iron oxide tainted water flowing from the Taylor Glacier. 

7. Marvel Cave Falls - Missouri

An amazing waterfall located 500 ft under ground in the Marvel Cave system in Branson, Missouri. 

8. Turner Falls - Oklahoma 

At 77 feet it's the tallest waterfall in Oklahoma. The falls cascade into a natural swimming pool that is always packed during the summer months. 

9. Niagara Falls - New York & Ontario 

The most well known waterfall in North America is Niagara. Three waterfalls (Horseshoe Falls, American Falls, and Bridal Veil Falls) make up Niagara Falls.  

10. Iguazu Falls - Brazil & Argentina 

One of the "New Seven Wonders of the World". Eleanor Roosevelt is rumored to have said "Poor Niagara" when she visited the falls.