Gold Coast

with more international flair. If you're into surfing, then please check out this seashore town and while you're at it, visit the world's largest surfing and beach culture museum: the Australian National Surfing Museum. Located on the south-western coast of Vic, the former port city of Warrnambool, meaning" land between two rivers," marks the end of the Great Ocean Road. Walking tours, diving and kayaking, all make for a delightful holiday treat in this beautiful, unique…

What is a sand mine? Sand mining is a process that removes sand from an open pit. Where has the sand mine at Cornulla existed? Sand mining in Cronulla existed in Kurnell Peninsula in the government area of Sutherland Shire Sydney New South Wales. When did the sand mine at Cornulla close? Why? Sand Mine at Cronulla was Closed since the 1968 because they were removed to allow more tonnes of sand per year and they supplies the building sand What building development has occurred at Cronulla? The…

I could have spent a week hiking in Cinque Terre, but my plans to travel the Mediterranean got changed because of an unforeseen circumstance. Today, I finally got around to spending a day in Cinque Terre. And it was one very hectic day. Cinque Terre or Five Lands as the name implies, consists of five villages hidden in tiny coves along the craggy stretch of the Liguria coastline: Portovenere, Riomaggiore, Vernazza, Manarola and Monterosso Al Mare. Because of very high cliffs and rugged terrain,…

Rio de Janeiro is one of the most vibrant and lively cities in the world. It is admired for its beaches, warm, tropical climate and for the beautiful sights. All these contribute to a perfect holiday in Rio. But to be able to enjoy everything Rio has to offer, a couple of days are required, so you are advised to book holiday apartments Rio, to have enough time to do a bit of everything and to feel the vibe of the culture. Many tourists choose to visit Rio de Janeiro just to get a peek of the…

California Bungalow is a form of residential architecture of one-and-a-half storey that was widely popular in America from 1910 to 1925. “Because of its mild climate and the reasonable availability of land, California became the destination of a new “gold” rush at the turn of the century. Young people came to make living growing things, and older folk sought it as a retirement place. Residents along the Pacific seaboard did not have the strong antique consciousness of…

Phú Quốc is a small Vietnamese island in the Gulf of Thailand with picturesque white sandy beaches, clear azure water, palm trees, and many resorts. It is truly paradise, in every sense of the word. We spent four perfect days in Phú Quốc, living the luxury vacation life. We stayed at Eden Resort, a massive, four-star, beach-front resort hotel that cost less than a Motel 6 in the states. For a few days, we lived a champagne lifestyle on a beer budget. This was also unfortunately when I got sick,…

Background Information In 1986, David H. Lucas paid $975,000 for two residential lots on the Isle of Palms in Charleston County, South Carolina barrier island, intending to build single family homes such as those on the immediately adjacent parcels. During that time, the lots weren’t subject to the State’s coastal zone building permit requirements. In 1988, the state legislature enacted the Beachfront Management Act. This act prohibited Lucas from building any permanent habitable structures in…

Screech! The wheels of the plane finally touched down at Logan airport in Boston after an eight hour flight. After we got off the plane, we still had an hour-and-a-half drive ahead of us. Great. But I knew that it was worth it because we were going to Cape Cod to visit my Grandparents. Cape Cod has beautiful beaches and beautiful weather. The beaches have the silkiest sand, and the bluest skies. Regular visitors and locals refer to Cape Cod as, simply, The Cape. For all of the years…

Balgowlah Heights Summary Balgowlah Heights is a Northern Beaches Sydney suburb that wasn’t developed until the 1960s. It is conveniently located about 11 kilometres from Sydney’s central business district, making it perfect for commuting to the city without living in it. Access to the Manly fast ferry and Sydney public transport allows locals to get back and forth to work and to other suburbs. Because of the location of Balgowlah Heights, some of the residents live in homes that give them a…

The all-inclusive resorts that line the beaches are your source of hours of activities both on land and in the water and also provide accommodation for all budgets from modest to luxury. · The Cayos for couples, beach lovers, divers. On the north coast is a group of islands…