I found some new sites that I think you would also find interesting if you find my blog interesting as well. Happy searching!
All of these are good links for the world traveler and have great ideas if you're looking for a new kind of vacation or just looking for something different.
Good luck!
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
The Deep Web
I recently had to look up a site contained in the "deep web." The "deep web" is a term assigned to the sites that aren't the most common on search engines or contain very specific information about a certain topic that just isn't broad enough for the search engine's spider programs to pick up. I came across an interesting site called Itzalist.com. This site has a lot of things it can help you with but I focused on the travel tab and found a giant, alphabetically organized list of websites that offer tours or trips for certain places. It's very unorganized and almost unsearchable as everything is clumped together in such a difficult fashion to read.
The site has no real style or substance it's just a black background with a few itzalist tags on the sides. The text is either white or turquoise and is somewhat easy to read against the black background. You can already tell by the URL that it's not exactly a commercial site and from the way it's made and maintained you can tell it's done by an individual as more of a hobby than anything else as it's, like I said, unorganized and very plain. The page is not dated so I have no idea how old the information is or if any of the links work. From the way the site looks, I'd be hard-pressed to click on any of the links for fear of a virus or spyware.
The site itself has no actual information that's original work. Every bit of information you would receive would come from 3rd party sources outside of the site. However, the site does offer lots of links for information. So it's almost like a middle man between the other sites and you. An attempt at making a travel-specific Google I suppose. I checked some of the links and found a lot of them worked and most of them were actually useful in regards to their topic. All-in-all the site is o.k., but I'm not surprised it doesn't seem to get more activity as it was very hard to find through Google and doesn't appear to bring much to the table.
The site has no real style or substance it's just a black background with a few itzalist tags on the sides. The text is either white or turquoise and is somewhat easy to read against the black background. You can already tell by the URL that it's not exactly a commercial site and from the way it's made and maintained you can tell it's done by an individual as more of a hobby than anything else as it's, like I said, unorganized and very plain. The page is not dated so I have no idea how old the information is or if any of the links work. From the way the site looks, I'd be hard-pressed to click on any of the links for fear of a virus or spyware.
The site itself has no actual information that's original work. Every bit of information you would receive would come from 3rd party sources outside of the site. However, the site does offer lots of links for information. So it's almost like a middle man between the other sites and you. An attempt at making a travel-specific Google I suppose. I checked some of the links and found a lot of them worked and most of them were actually useful in regards to their topic. All-in-all the site is o.k., but I'm not surprised it doesn't seem to get more activity as it was very hard to find through Google and doesn't appear to bring much to the table.
Monday, July 12, 2010
Feeling the heat? Go to Austria!
I was reading online about places to cool off during the summer months where the heat can start to get a little tiresome. Depending on where you live, the heat can be nearly unbearable. So I decided to try and find places where heat was the last thing on your mind and hopefully, with a little mind over matter, you can have yourself a little vacation right in your office. Just think very cold thoughts...
The beautiful frozen wonder I was able to find is called Werfen Ice Caves and is located in Salzburg, Austria. These ice caves are the longest on Earth and extend 42km into the mountain; however, only the first kilometer is open to the public. Obviously an ice cave has it's dangers when it's got a large Austrian mountain on top of it.
For about 80 dollars you can get a cable car ride into the "Ice Palace" room and that also includes concessions. The caves themselves are actually just at 32 degrees Fahrenheit so you will need a jacket but if you're feeling the heat, this will feel wonderful for a couple hours. The whole tour takes you up about 400 feet into the cave and takes you back out where you can get a wonderful view of the mountain you just entered. This place is one of the most unique, and largest cave formations in the world and I feel it is definitely worth a look if you ever get the chance. Prost!
The beautiful frozen wonder I was able to find is called Werfen Ice Caves and is located in Salzburg, Austria. These ice caves are the longest on Earth and extend 42km into the mountain; however, only the first kilometer is open to the public. Obviously an ice cave has it's dangers when it's got a large Austrian mountain on top of it.
For about 80 dollars you can get a cable car ride into the "Ice Palace" room and that also includes concessions. The caves themselves are actually just at 32 degrees Fahrenheit so you will need a jacket but if you're feeling the heat, this will feel wonderful for a couple hours. The whole tour takes you up about 400 feet into the cave and takes you back out where you can get a wonderful view of the mountain you just entered. This place is one of the most unique, and largest cave formations in the world and I feel it is definitely worth a look if you ever get the chance. Prost!
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Google Sites
Hello Again,
I recently created a Google Site where I have my schedule and my info so if you feel like following along you may feel free to do so. I also posted an original short story and feel free to read it. (It has some vulgar language and may not be appropriate for young children. Definitely an adult short story.)
Have a pleasant week!
I recently created a Google Site where I have my schedule and my info so if you feel like following along you may feel free to do so. I also posted an original short story and feel free to read it. (It has some vulgar language and may not be appropriate for young children. Definitely an adult short story.)
Have a pleasant week!
Where to begin? Brazil!
Hello Everyone,
I'm John and I'll be writing about, and showing you, some of the most beautiful places I can find that exist on our planet. I have always wanted to travel the world and I have been blessed to be able to visit Europe a few times in my short life. I love seeing the world as much bigger than just where I live and I hope I can share that with all of you.
The most recent place that I found on the web, thanks to National Geographic, is located in the northeastern tip of Brazil.
The place is called Lencois Maranhenses and is now a national park that spreads over 600 square miles and is bathed in sun and sand. During the dry season, the "winds push the sand as far as 30 miles inland and create dunes as high as 130 feet." The result, is nothing short of spectacular.
The national park is open to the public and goat herders even roam the park while their animals feast on the water plants and oases that surround this beautiful place. It truly is one of the most unique places on earth. A desert that's filled with water and life is ever-changing with the wind and the rain. I cannot wait to visit.
I'm John and I'll be writing about, and showing you, some of the most beautiful places I can find that exist on our planet. I have always wanted to travel the world and I have been blessed to be able to visit Europe a few times in my short life. I love seeing the world as much bigger than just where I live and I hope I can share that with all of you.
The most recent place that I found on the web, thanks to National Geographic, is located in the northeastern tip of Brazil.
The place is called Lencois Maranhenses and is now a national park that spreads over 600 square miles and is bathed in sun and sand. During the dry season, the "winds push the sand as far as 30 miles inland and create dunes as high as 130 feet." The result, is nothing short of spectacular.
The national park is open to the public and goat herders even roam the park while their animals feast on the water plants and oases that surround this beautiful place. It truly is one of the most unique places on earth. A desert that's filled with water and life is ever-changing with the wind and the rain. I cannot wait to visit.
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