Blogs from Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States, North America - page 2

So Caras gone. I think we all sort of felt it coming. she just wasnt liking much about the trip or the smell of our feet. we stayed at a Rest area last nite with a bunch of truckers. we left richmond so late, it didnt make any sense to pay to stay somewhere. in the morning cara proclaimed that she had been petrified all nite, hadnt slept, and never wanted to stay at one again. a rest area. so, without coffee, we pushed on for williamsburg and VA beach. we stopped at colonial williamsburg, at caras suggestion, and walked around for a few hours. it was such a nice day out that i didnt really care that the place looked the same as the last time i was there. after that, we shook off for ... read more

A whirlwind trip to the US included a roadtrip through the Outer Banks from Virginia Beach to North Carolina riding four ferries and staying in the picturesque town of Beaufort for the first night. Pronounced ''Bo-furt'' by locals, the historic town was established as a seaport with the right to collect customs in 1722. During the American Revolution, it was the third largest port in the state. In 1997, Beaufort was highlighted in national and international news as the wreckage of what is presumed to be Blackbeard's flagship, Queen Anne's Revenge, was discovered in 20 feet of water -2 miles from Beaufort Inlet. The next day onto Oriental where we found ourselves looking at real estate. With deep water in short supply in many parts of Virginia, North Carolina offers more possibilities for providing a home ... read more

Aug 16, 2009 City official name :Virginia Beach Founded date : Location :Virginia State Elavation :? ft (? m) Area :Approximately ? square miles (? km²). Facts :Virginia Beach is an independent city located in the South Hampton Roads area of Virginia, on the Atlantic Ocean at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay. Although Fairfax County is the most populous jurisdiction, Virginia Beach is the most populous city in Virginia and the 41st largest city in the United States, with an estimated population of 440,415 in 2008. Its median household income in 2007 was $61,234. Virginia Beach is the easternmost of the Seven Cities of Hampton Roads that make up the core of the Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC MSA. This are... read more

So close I can taste it... It is the day before I head off. I have my packing list organized to fit into one backpack and a carry on bag for 5 weeks. I have to merely pack the stuff in my pack, and I am ready to go. The plans for the evening for countdown: 1. Visit youth group and say bye 2. last minute prints of itinerary, passport etc. 3. relax! Tomorrow morning I am forcing myself to go for a run so that I get energy out before my long day! 10am go to airport 1155am get on plane to Newark 115 arrive in Newark... ..... ..... ..... ..... 830 PM get on plane --- a 7 hour layover --- what will i do?? it will be a blast! I am looking ... read more

Thursday, 4 June We checked out of the Cherokee KOA around 8am and headed for Virginia Beach. Overall, the Cherokee KOA was well-equiped, clean, and the staff weren't unfriendly, but it was a bit desolate, the WiFi mixup was annoying and coffee isn't free anymore. I'd give it a 7 or 8 overall. The first part of our 8 hour trip was on a very steep, winding, narrow road, with downhill grades up to 9 percent with runaway truck ramps. Once we reached Maggie Valley, the auto speed limit was 55 but for trucks only 35! The rest of the trip was easier and uneventful. We pulled into the Virginia Beach KOA just after 6pm and were promptly met by the friendly host. The office and store closed at 5:30pm. He got our key and check-in ... read more