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SUNDAY’S SPECIAL SPOT – WIELICZKA SALT MINES (POLAND)
Outside of Krakow, Poland you will find a small town named Wieliczka. Wieliczka is home to one of the oldest salt mines in European history. Starting back in the 13th century, the Wieliczka Salt Mine evolved into one of Poland’s greatest industries. The mine was in operation for almost seven centuries – up until the…
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On Loss and Life
It has taken me quite some time to compose this particular post. I come back to it time and again, thinking I will know exactly what to say. To have my thoughts and feelings worded succinctly. Now I am not certain I can do that – I fear it will come out as some random…
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SUNDAY’S SPECIAL SPOT – WALES COAST PATH
There are numerous ways to see a country – train, car, motorcoach tour, bicycle and even on foot. On foot you really see a place. You are taking your time and can see and experience the nuances of an area. Many many countries have hiking and walking trails to see specific areas. Some have pilgrimages…
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SUNDAY’S SPECIAL SPOT – DUBAI
Nestled on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula, facing the Persian Gulf, is the United Arab Emirates (UAE). One of it’s seven emirates (principalities) is Dubai, a place I am itching to see for its incredible and almost unbelievable towers. And not to mention those Palm Islands. I have not seen pictures of other…
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SUNDAY’S SPECIAL SPOT – PRAGUE
I have been enamoured with the Czech city of Prague for many years. I love the blending of old and new – architecture and culture of time past in a world making fresh marks around it. Prague is no exception (from the photos I see). I look forward to the day I can view it…
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SUNDAY’S SPECIAL SPOT – SURINAME
Little heard of (at least to me) when talk of South American countries arises is Suriname. It is coastal country located on the northwestern coast of the continent. A cultural blend, Suriname’s history is filled with the indigenous Amerindians and people from Africa, India, China, Indonesia and The Netherlands. In addition to the cultural heritage…
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What Travel Means Series – Week #5
Hello! It is the fifth post for my weekly series of guest authors. As I mentioned here, the authors are friends of mine, people I know and like. I asked them to sum up in their own words and style what travel means to them and a favourite place (or two). ________________________________________________________________________ Today’s guest author is…
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SUNDAY’S SPECIAL SPOT DESERT SERIES – ANTARCTICA
In the final desert series we will head to Antarctica – a polar desert. An area deemed as a polar desert receives less than 250 mm of precipitation annually and averages less than 10C during its warmest months. Our fifth largest continent of Antarctica easily meets the criteria as it is the driest and coldest continent.…
