Have dreams, will travel.
During this time of the COVID-19 I will periodically post about my travels and travel ideas. Hopefully we can soon return to the world. Take care, stay safe. Ibizia Town's fortress - Photo credit: Alex Kulikov, Dalt Vila (109732759), CC BY 3.0 The Mediterrean Sea has a number of islands within its beautiful blue waters.... Continue Reading →
Hello! I am back in Ireland for the third time. It has been good to be back. I arrived just over a week ago in Dublin. I spent a few days there and then headed up to Belfast in Northern Ireland. Currently I am in Cork, which is my first time here. In a few... Continue Reading →
Walking the Camino de Santiago across the north of Spain is no easy feat. Walking for hours on end can be tiring among other things (yet so very rewarding, in my opinion). There is much to consider. Everything from time of year to go, how far you will walk, should you do it on your... Continue Reading →
A place that I have been yearning to visit for some time is Portugal. Flying over it early this year was cool to see as I pictured myself exploring this small yet enticing county. The northern city of Porto (Oporto) is a popular destination and from what I have learned of it, it has moved... 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 →
The thriving and growing capital city of Poland, Warsaw is truly a phoenix that has grown from the ashes. Its history of various takeovers and rulers goes back to the 1500s. More recently it has endured the onslaught of WW II's decimation of it's Jewish population, the suffering of those in concentration camps, and the... Continue Reading →
One of the hottest countries to visit these days is actually rather cool. Iceland is possibly one of the most popular European destinations right about now. It certainly is on my list. After seeing The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, starring Ben Stiller I was awed by the scenery the film showcased about this small... Continue Reading →
This small Baltic country of Estonia has history that goes back for centuries and centuries with a Finno-Ugric language ancestry. Throughout these times the Estonian's faced German, Danish, Swedish and Russian control. In 1918 they became an independent nation but were forced into the Soviet Union in 1940. 1989 they demanded independence and gained it officially in... Continue Reading →
The Sunday Special will be trying out a new spin so let's see how it goes. In the past I have done series on natural landscapes (deserts, mountains, etc). My own travels have been highlighted. And of course, bucket list worthy destinations have made it here too. This time 'round I am going to alphabetize.... Continue Reading →
Sometimes heading out of major city centres for a day trip is what you need. Located 28 km / 17 miles outside of Portugal's capital of Lisbon is the picturesque coastal town of Sintra. One may see why this locale is a popular destination for those looking to escape the big city for a day,... Continue Reading →
Antoni Gaudi has his stamp on Barcelona. An architect and with a penchant for what is now referred to as Catalan Modernism. His attention to detail and in his designs extended to use of wrought iron, ceramics, glass and more. One of his popular contributions is Park Güell, located on Carmel Hill. It was built... Continue Reading →
Croatia. This country is definitely on my bucket list. I do want to visit all of the former Yugoslav countries (I have been to three: Slovenia, Serbia, and Macedonia) so of course that includes Croatia. However, that is not the only reason I want to visit it. I understand it is a wonderfully beautiful country... Continue Reading →
