while browsing for other travel blogs i came across placeblog which describes itself "as an act of sustained attention to a particular place over time It can be done by one person, a defined group of people, or in a way that’s open to community contribution It’s not a newspaper, though it may contain random acts of journalism It’s about the lived experience of a place." i found this site to be well rounded there are blogs on about everything especially travel blogs from all over the world.

I chose this time to research something closer to home, Vancouver Island and the nearby Gulf Islands is one of the many travel destinations in the World. Victoria, the capital city of British Columbia, located on the south tip of Vancouver island off the west coast of British Columbia, Canada. It offers a breathtaking inner harbour area. Victoria is well known for its Heritage homes, unique art galleries, and local farmer markets. Much of Victoria's downtown area has been restored to original facades. Also while in Vancouver The Butchart Gardens are a must see, tucked into a 50-acre country on the southeast corner, is a garden of beauty in every season. From summer to autumn - there's always something to see, learn and experience. Floral finery offering spectacular views as you stroll along meandering paths and expansive lawns.

Maharashtra India

Maharashtra is located in the northern center of Indian peninsular. It is encircled by the Arabian sea in the west and by Gujarat in the north. Travel to this colorful land with a number mountains, forts, beaches and caves. The state also has many temples that are sculpted into and out of basalt rock. The state is known for its exciting festivals celebrated throughout the year. This state also organizes many fairs and festivals to attract tourists. Apart from these, the state is also known for its white shimmering beaches which are a visitor's delight. The vibrancy and the color of this beautiful land attracts many tourists form all over the world. Definitely, a must visit land.

Free Inspiration

http://www.travelblog.org/ The title of the blog I chose is Travel Blog Free Inspiration which describes its self as a unique free online travel diary for travelers across the world. This site offers travel blogs, journals, diaries and photos from travelers.
I think this site is perfect for a first hand resource for people interested in travel around the world. I found this site to be very interesting because it was not some thing someone wrote by doing research on a vacation destination these are personal experiences of people writing about there traveling as they go along.

florida keys

With all this cold weather here I thought I would do some research on the Florida keys. Unfortunately I was unable to find any other blogs that offered much information on the subject. So I did some research of my own and found out first of all that key largo is the 2nd oldest city in the U.S. also the keys are known as the diving capitol of the world. Which is located only an hour and a half from Miami International Airport. The keys offer as much or as little as you want to do from water sports, shopping, and night life or you can sunbath on the beach or poolside at your resort. The temperature is 74 right now, wish I was there.

intro

Last quarter in my English 97 class I had a assignment to make a blog and for my topic I chose travel. I did research on different travel destinations around the world that I was interested in. Ultimately my goal was that the research would help me decide where I would like to take my next vacation. This quarter I'm in English 98 and will be continuing with the same topic but I would like to go into a little more depth and also research what other people have to offer on the same topic.