An Island of its Own

I must admit that I have never really focused on birds even though I am a photographer, but after reading some articles in Audubon 2014 issue I will aim to capture and pay closer attention when I am out in nature. This issue holds some interesting articles, covering top innovators and even a captivating article on the Galapagos Islands.
 These islands hold an interesting perspective of our world, its echo system once thriving with an abundant of creatures now is on the verge of vanishing as climate change alters this mysterious and wondrous place. The photography captures the true spectrum, taken bySebastiao Salgado.

Great Outdoors

Nothing is better than the great outdoors. If you venture out on a road trip but find that you want to settle down then camping would be the best alternative than a roadside motel. Sunset May 2014 gives out all the details one should need when planning a camping trip.  a great article and guide!

An ideal Escape

Escape to Dundee here in Oregon would be an ideal travel road trip. Enjoy the pleasures of wine tasting and cheese tastings. Discover the ideal places by picking up a copy of May 2014 Sunset Magazine!

Road Trip

A spur of the moment road trip offers a vocation of freedom from the busy life you might lead. Jump in your car with your pals and just head on out. A sudden impulse takes one woman across country and experiences some of what Connecticut has to offer.
  In fact I took such a trip to Government Camp. A spur of the moment road trip with my father and our pup Ginger. Great scenic routes. And good eats at the local brewery!


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Raging Tanks through War

Men's Journal March 2004: Taking Bagdad in the heat of the storm; armed with tanks troops surround Bagdad, marching for a military take over. Deployed troops wait for the command to enter as one soldier asks (after spotting the enemy_ "Sir can I shoot these guys" Its a serial question that I wish I myself don't ever have to ask. But soon the shooting begins....read more of the aftermath.

Nature at work

In the Orion October 2012 issues an article depicts the chaotic landslides and land-displacements caused by nature effecting a Mexican town that is almost wiped of the earth. Stunning black and white photos really take you to this place and makes you fell part of this disaster.

Cycling

Looking to take your bike out for a spin. Even if you find yourself in Las Vegas? From the article in Sunset it can be done. Escape from the tormenting Vegas life-take your bike for a daring ride...read the article to discover the scenic byways.

London at its Finist

19ths Centaury was indeed a different and most dangerous world.  Thereabouts London was full of diabolical aspects that for the most part was hidden from society. Behind the veil most that taken to the hospitals did not survive as it was common to become infected and or not survive surgery. But something else was taking place and it is was in the name of science. Corpses have been discovered on the grounds; bodies that had been mutilated for research and discarded like garbage. The unfortunate victims never to fully rest became specimens for those learning to become doctors. More about this in Archeology May/June 2013    

Haunted Havens and more...

Dark Realms Magazine Issue 31 has a great article about haunted places around the world that now can be toured. But only if you dear. A few of the places mentioned by Russell Williams that peeked my interest and wold most defiantly give me the chills are the Bone Church, Highgate Cemetery, and the Winchester House.

Though I have not been able to travel to these haunted destinations mentioned in the article, indeed I have found a local haven for spirits right here in Portland Oregon. Christ Church in Lake Oswego by my accounts first hand and numerous other accounts is in my regards a hot spot. Though because of the nature of being a holy place most dear not talk about the comings and goings of strange phantoms stalking the corridors late at night and the hushed whispers trialing through the cold air. Footsteps pounding on the ground, and other things that have haunted my inner dreams still lurking years later. I say this because I was the caretaker at this church for about three maybe four years. Living right on the premises. I watched over this haunted church. For a while I kept what I had seen and heard by myself until one day I mentioned what I was experiencing to a friend who happened to be the night janitor. He scoffed at me and at that moments I thought I had lost him as a friend. But weeks later while he was at the church by his accounts he  began to hear faint whispers coming from the Nave. He tried to shrug them off but he could not. Now here is a man that sweats football and basketball all year round and never believed in ghosts or anything in that nature until that faithful night. The next day he had told me the story and at one point the night before he had actually ran through the church and left as quickly as he could becuase the voices had gotten to him.

Spooky Places

Alissa Hall  covers the Catacombs in Dark Realms Magazine Issue21. Article talks about how and who was involved in the design and construction of the Catacombs. I currently reside in Portland and the closes I can get to seeing anything like the Catacombs...at least right now is the Shanghai Tunnels. In fact one of my favorite TV shows came to PDX Last December 2011. Ghost Adventures covered the Shanghai Tunnels. Actually my girlfriend swears she saw one of the crew members down in the Pearl District. I have not had a chance to tour the Shanghai Tunnels, but I plan on doing so. Also Kells Irish Pub is a great place to eat before or after you take a tour.

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