Have dreams, will travel.
Brú na Bóinne. An area of continual human settlement going back to the Neolithic era found is found in the east of Ireland (County Meath), at the bend of the River Boyne. Here you will find buildings made so long ago that they pre-date the Pyramids of Egypt. Now that is old. I need to... Continue Reading →
Today we're taking a difference angle on a place. We will head in with our taste buds to learn a bit of why the French city of Lyon has been known as the world's Food Capital for well over eighty years. I have of course heard of Lyon many a time but was never aware... Continue Reading →
In the Andalusian city of Granada you can see the stately Alhambra, a red-brick fortress and former residence of kings standing on the rocky hillside overlooking the River Darro. It's name in Arabic, qa'lat al-Hamra, translates as The Red Castle, reflecting the colour of the fortress. Considered one of the finest examples of Muslim architecture in... Continue Reading →
A good friend of mine is travelling through Scandinavia and is enjoying herself very much. She has been sending me and our friends photos and videos of all the places she has visited, which I have to say I love seeing. One her favourite places so far is Bergen, Norway. So I thought I would... Continue Reading →
I am intrigued by many islands in this world. Islands can be a fascinating microcosm of life and that often draws my attention. There a thousands of islands in the world of every size and shape. The largest being Greenland and the smallest....well, there seems to be a few claims so I'll just leave it... Continue Reading →
Want to practice you Swedish while in Finland? Then head to the autonomous Finnish archipelago of Åland, just off it's southwestern coast, in the Baltic Sea. This region of Finland is completely neutral, demilitarized, and is strictly Swedish speaking and has been since 1921. It is comprised of 6,700 named islands and 20,000 that they... Continue Reading →
Note: I apologize for note posting the last couple of weeks. I've had some personal issues to deal with. Though I will continue on now. Time for island life! Let's head to the Mediterranean Sea to Sardinia. This autonomous island of Italy is the second largest island in the Med. The island has numerous languages... Continue Reading →
On the mainland of Greece in the Plain of Thessaly are unique rock pillars that rise up from the ground. Composed of a blend of conglomerate and sandstone they were formed millions of years ago by the earth's movements and eventual wear resulting in astonishing vertical pillars reaching for the heavens. This area is known... Continue Reading →
While watching an episode of "One Strange Rock" on National Geographic Channel I observed a giant wall of ice and someone scaling it. The name of this behemoth frozen waterfall is Breitwangflue or "Crack Baby" (hmmm) and its located in Switzerland. Now I am not one for ice climbing or any kind of climbing for that... Continue Reading →
