Grand Canyon West - Hualapai Ranch, Native American Village

Most people go to the South and North Rim when they visit Grand Canyon. But you can also visit West Rim which is a new addition to the wonderful Grand Canyon.

The West Rim is owned by the Hualapai Indian Tribe, pronounced as "Wall-Uh-Pie" West Rim comprises three main visit points:
1.Hualapai Ranch
2.Eagle Point and
3.Guano point
including Skywalk and Native American Village.

Grand Canyon West Rim Map
Source: Grandcanyonwest.com

You can buy a package ticket to visit all three points (you may also include skywalk and lunch for a little extra money which is worth to have).

The Hualapai means "People of the Tall Pines" are native people lived in the SouthWest for many generations. They are traditionally hunter-gatherers people.

You can take a wagon ride to the ridge, walk into the village, watch lovely Native American dances, and shop at the Hualapai Market. You can also spend a night there and watch exquisite Sunrise in the canyon!

Here I had found  some valuable information before I went there:

1. Grand Canyon West Tourism
2. The Official site of Hualapai
3. Grand Canyon Information

Free Cruise in New York City

You saw the title and might be thinking that I am bluffing. No, I am not. It is true that you can get a free river cruise in New York City. 

Just hop aboard the Staten Island Passenger Ferry, you will start the best free cruise in New York City. 
The Free round trip cruise gives you an wonderful view of Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.

I am quoting from the official site of Staten Island Passenger Ferry: 

"Yet, the 5 mile, 25 minute ride also provides a majestic view of New York Harbor and a no-hassle, even romantic, boat ride, for free! One guide book calls it "One of the world's greatest (and shortest) water voyages. From the deck of the ferry you will have a perfect view of The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. You'll see the skyscrapers and bridges of Lower Manhattan receding as you pull away and coming into focus again as you return."

It departs from the Whitehall Terminal at South Ferry in Lower Manhattan, next to Battery Park. Subway stations nearby include South Ferry, Bowling Green, Broad Street and Whitehall Street.

For more Information click here:
1. Official site of Staten Island Passenger Ferry
2. Schedule Information

Little Italy in NYC

I know there are lots of places to visit in New York City like you can visit Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Central park, Time square in Manhattan, Brooklyn Bridge etc.

But have you heard about the Little Italy in NYC? You shouldn't miss it when you visit NYC. A nice environment to walk, eat in Italian restaurant, and above all taking photographs.

Today Little Italy’s heart is three blocks of Mulberry Street between Canal and Broome streets.

Do you need some information?
Click the links below:

1. Official site of Little Italy
2. Information from TripAdvisor