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California small towns – Newport Beach: part 2 – attractions

Newport Beach, a coastal city in Orange County, California, is a vibrant place full of activities and activities. What is worth visiting in Newport Beach? How best to plan a visit? Discover the main attractions and interesting places with us.… Continue Reading…


California small towns – Newport Beach: part 1 – history and facts

Newport Beach is a coastal city in Southern California bordered on the west by the Santa Ana River by Huntington Beach; in the north with the city of Costa Mesa, and in the east with the Crystal Cove State Park.… Continue Reading…


United States – Arizona. Part 1 – history and facts

There is no consensus as to the origin of the name “Arizona”. “Ali shonak” or “Ari-son” in the Pima Indian language means “Little spring”, as does the word “Aleh-zone” in the Tohono O´odham language. The Spanish Indian “Ali Shonak” wrote… Continue Reading…


OC – Orange County

Orange County, known as “The OC,” is a prominent suburban region in Southern California, south of Los Angeles and part of the extended Los Angeles metropolitan area. As one of the southernmost counties in the state, Orange County is wealthier, with far less… Continue Reading…


Cities around the world: Wrocław – part 2 – Wrocław today

Currently, Wrocław is the fourth largest city in Poland, with a population of approximately 650,000. residents. In terms of the area it occupies, the city is on the 5th position among all Polish cities, and in terms of the number… Continue Reading…


How to – fear of traveling. Part 5 – siderodromofobia (fear of traveling by train)

I have already covered many issues related to the fear of traveling. An airplane, a ship or a car can cause stress to many people who experience areophobia, i.e. fear of flying by plane, nautophobia – fear of swimming or… Continue Reading…


United States – Alaska. Part 2 – tourism

Alaska is truly different and unique. It has more mountains, glaciers, and wildlife than just about anywhere else in the world. Alaska is more than a pretty picture: it’s a rejuvenation destination. On an Alaska vacation, you’ll discover a connection… Continue Reading…


California’s National Parks

California is as vast as it is fascinating; it is home to very diverse natural landscapes. The numerous national parks are among the most popular destinations in California and are a must for those in search of open landscapes and a bit of… Continue Reading…


United States – Alaska. Part 1 – history and facts

Early Alaska The first human beings arrived in Alaska about 13,000 BC. At that time Alaska was part of a land bridge that extended across to Siberia. People followed the herds of animals they hunted. Europeans arrived in the area… Continue Reading…


California small towns – Malibu: part 1 – history and facts

“27 miles of scenic beauty” – these words on a wooden sign greet visitors to Malibu, nicknamed “The Bu” by the locals. This greeting is in keeping with the reputation of this city located along the Pacific Coast Highway northwest… Continue Reading…