Elsewhere in the Tenfootsquare travel blog network today…
5 Books to Help You Lean Travel French
If you’re like a lot of travellers, you enjoy learning a few words of a new language before travelling to a country that speaks it. And it doesn’t have to be difficult to learn what’s known as a “tourist vocabularly”. If French is one such language you’d like to learn, Carter-Ann reveals five useful reference books that’ll aid you in acquiring the basics of travel French.
Must-See Historic Architecture In Old San Juan, Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico is an unincorporated territory of the United States, situated in the Carribean. Old San Juan is the historic section of the capital city, and thus offers an array of architecture from various centuries. Some of the structures are now World Heritage Sites. Sharon offers up some suggestions for Puerto Rican architecture to see.
Hotel Llao Llao: Luxury in Patagonia
Patagonia’s Hotel Llao Llao has a storied history. This elegant piece of architecture was originally built entirely out of local wood stock in 1938, but burned to the ground within a year. It was rebuilt and still stands to this day, undergoing a bit of refurbishing in 1993, after being closed for decades during the military rule of Argentina. Shanie writes in detail about the attractions of the Hotel Llao Llao in Patagonia.
Top 7 Beaches in California
With a state like California, with that lengthy coastline, there are a lot of choices for beach activity. The best of course are undoubtedly in Southern Cali. Leslie Ann gives us the lowdown on seven of the best beaches to visit in California, whether for surfing, swimming or even just picknicking.