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Wheels are in motion
Well, I did it. I made a declaration that puts my RTW trip moving forward. Yesterday I gave my notice at work. Yes, it is 2.5 months away, however, with my job as an RMT (Registered Massage Therapist) I need to give 2 months so that they can find a suitable replacement for me. So…
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SUNDAY’S SPECIAL SPOT – RUINS OF HERCULANEUM, ITALY
Most are aware of the destruction of Pompeii when Mount Vesuvius erupted in 70 C.E. , however the loss of Herculaneum is often overlooked. Herculaneum was buried with Pompeii and several other Roman cities that were based near the deadly volcano. Today, the incredibly well preserved ruins are found in the town of Ercolano. Although…
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SUNDAY’S SPECIAL SPOT – TAIWAN’S SHILIN NIGHT MARKET
Night markets have been in existence in Asia for hundreds of years. Those of times gone by were surely nothing like the popular ones now found worldwide. Found in cities, often those with large Asian populations, has made them more than just a place to buy and sell. Today night markets are filled with quick…
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SUNDAY’S SPECIAL SPOT – BAY OF FIRES, TASMANIA
Found on Australia’s island state of Tasmania is the Bay of Fires. The northeastern bay was so named by Tobias Ferneaux in 1773 when he spotted the beaches flecked with fires lit by the Aboriginals. Beginning in the south at Binalong Bay, this stretch of coastline reaches north to Eddystone Point. Unique orange lichen-stained rocks,…
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SUNDAY’S SPECIAL SPOT – BRUCE PENINSULA
North America’s five freshwater Great Lakes are a wonder in themselves. Four of the five Great Lakes are shared between Canada and the USA (the fifth, Lake Michigan is in the USA in its entirety) and are the gateway to the Atlantic Ocean by way of the St Lawrence River. Many cities and towns are…
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SUNDAY’S SPECIAL SPOT – PETRONAS TWIN TOWERS
For many years, the Petronas Twin Towers that dominate the skyline of Malaysia‘s capital city of Kuala Lumpur were the world’s tallest buildings. It maintained that title from 1998 to 2004, standing at 451.9 m/1483 ft. Although the title has been passed to another skyscraper, the two structures retain the title of being the world’s tallest…
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RTW Trip Packing List Update
Long ago, I posted a packing list here. I wrote it whilst dreaming and planning, not being entirely certain when I would go on my RTW trip (let’s face it, I have been much more of a talker than doer in this regard). Much has happened since and now I am more determined than ever…
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Sunday’s Special Spot – Beachy Head
The south of England, near the town of Eastbourne is the remarkable chalk cliff of Beachy Head. Standing at 162 m/531 ft, it is the highest chalk cliff in Britain. The beautiful rock walls of chalk were formed almost 100 million years ago when the area was completely immersed in seawater. Land shifts and the…
