Author name: Steve Hanley

Steve Hanley is a travel writer living in Rhode Island. I have traveled throughout the United States as well as Australia, Hong Kong, Europe and the Caribbean. I write about travel, automobiles and sustainability. Please follow me on Google + and Twitter.

Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument Coming Soon

Congress has recently created the Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument. Located about 20 miles north of Las Vegas, the 22,000 acre site was previously under the control of the Bureau of Land Management but has now been transferred to the National Park Service thanks to the tireless efforts of the Protectors of Tule Springs. Located …

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Visit Finland This Summer

Finland is cold and dark in winter, but warm and sunny in summer, with temperatures in the 80’s twenty four hours a day. That’s the time for boating, beaching, biking, and hiking, plus festivals great and small throughout the country. The bicycle is the preferred means of transportation in most of the country. Because Finland is …

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Seven Ecotourism Wonders Of Malaysia

 The Beach at Pulau Perhentian, Terengganu Malaysia offers travelers many spectacular natural wonders. Whether you feel like scaling great heights or exploring the mysteries of the deep, Malaysia has the perfect location for you. Here are seven of the most extraordinary natural attractions, as ranked by The Star, Malaysia’s leading news organization. Mulu Caves National Park, Sarawak This Unesco …

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Shopping In Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia prides itself on being a mecca for shoppers from all over the world. It usually has three shopping extravaganzas every year – the 1Malaysia Grand Prix Sale in March, the 1Malaysia Mega Sale Carnival from June to September, and 1Malaysia Year End Sale from November 15 to January 4. Speaking at the opening of  1MYES …

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Adventure Tourism In Iceland

Kayaking On A Fjord In Summer The Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) defines adventure tourism as involving at least two of three elements: physical activity, a connection to nature, and an immersive cultural experience. At its annual conference in October, 2014, it nominated Iceland as a country that offers significant adventure tourism opportunities. In summer, adventures …

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Paddle Wheel History At The Florida Maritime Museum

Before railroads and motor cars, paddle wheel steamboats were the primary means of transportation in Florida, particularly along the lakes and rivers found in the Panhandle near Tallahassee. Unlike the grand river steamers of legend that plied the Mississippi, the small paddle wheel steamer was the best means of transportation and moving goods to market in …

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The Sydney Opera House

The Sydney Opera House is one of the most photographed buildings in the world. Its soaring rooftops mimic the billowing sails on the ships that brought so many to Australia from foreign lands. Most people don’t know the original design was rescued from the waste basket. During World War II, Australians were shocked when England …

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