Summer is upon us! As the days heat up, and the summer sunshine inspires countless hours of energy and enthusiasm, our minds instantly turn to spending time in the great outdoors. Leafcanoer, Daijie, has some excellent ideas of how to spend a day in the outdoors, one of which includes visiting Bryce Canyon National Park…
Old Meets New in Tokyo
In a city consistently ranked as the cleanest and most friendly in the world, spending time in Tokyo isn’t difficult or unappealing. Ease of traveling, helpfulness of locals, and plenty of historical sights in addition to modern amenities puts Tokyo at the top of many travel guides’ lists of must-see places. It is the capital…
Exploring Cinematic Chicago
Movies and cinema can play a big role in motivating us to visit a new city. For LeafCanoer, tonifrazer, the city of Chicago is a gold mine of cinematic tourist destinations. Her leaf, “Chicago, Illinois Filming Locations,” highlights some of these Chicago spots made popular by movies and film. For those interested in checking out the cinematic side of…
Visiting The Notebook Film Locations
Like travel, movies have the ability to take us to different places, to feel and experience emotions that we may not normally tap into during our every day existence. Among hopeless romantics and movie buffs alike, the movie “The Notebook” can be considered a classic love story. In this film, two people, Noah and Allie,…
The Big Picture: Movie Inspired Travel
Inspiration for travel can come in many shapes and forms. For LeafCanoer, Toni Frazer, her travel inspiration comes from the movies. A native Australian and blogger at Enchanted Serendipity, Toni bases many of her travels on movie locations throughout the world. She shares some of her movie inspired travel experiences in leafs such as “The Notebook Filming…
Exploring Thailand Off the Beaten Path
The country of Thailand is known for its exotic beaches, delicious food, and thriving culture. Located in the center of the Southeast Asian peninsula, Thailand boasts a booming economy and attracts over 20 million tourists a year. In 2013, Thailand was among the top ten most visited countries, and one of only two Asian countries…
Zion National Park Highlights
Nothing says summer like spending time in the great outdoors. With the temperatures getting warmer, and the official start of summer just weeks away, now is the right time to start thinking of where to go for that perfect outdoor getaway. Leafcanoer, Daijie, has plenty of suggestions for places to experience the outdoors. One such…
How to Spend a Day in New York City
New York City is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the United States. The city brings in millions of tourists each year, both foreign and domestic. There’s no denying why this city is so popular. With such a rich and diverse culture, in addition to the breadth and depth of activities to choose from,…
Time Traveling At Historical Sites In Turkey
Not many countries have as lengthy or prominent a history as Turkey. Since the Paleolithic era, the area now known as Turkey has been inhabited by people in some way or another. In ancient times, the famous city of Troy occupied the northwestern part of Turkey. Later, the area became a part of the Greek Empire, then…
Touring the World with New York Restaurants
New York is a city known for its cosmopolitan feel. Home to people from almost every country in the world, a trip to New York can expose you to virtually any culture imaginable. A great way to learn about another culture is through food, and in New York, global restaurants abound, from small hole in the…