Category: Travel

  • Greetings from Ireland

    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…

  • Sunday Special – Samoa

    About hafway between Hawaii and New Zealand you will find the mostly unspoilt Polynesian island country of Samoa. Made up of two larger islands and several smaller ones, it is a country that still retains much of its Polynesian culture. The capital of Apia is located on the island of Upolu, the second largest island,…

  • So You Want To Walk the Camino de Santiago – Gear

    So You Want To Walk the Camino de Santiago – Gear

    We have looked at routes, and then accommodations. Now let’s go to gear. What to bring with you will vary from person to person. There are, of course, some basics such as baggage and shoes. After that items will vary depending on your personal tastes and needs. In this post I will list what I…

  • Sunday Special – Sedona, Arizona, USA

    Today’s Sunday Special is a place that is high on my bucket list – the American southwest town of Sedona, Arizona. Even one of my all-time fav songs is called “Sedona” by Houndmouth (click the link to watch their video). Photos of Sedona’s red rock terrain have enraptured my mind for years. It’s proximity to…

  • So You Want To Walk The Camino de Santiago – Accommodations

    So You Want To Walk The Camino de Santiago – Accommodations

    You’ve decided on your route. Now let’s look at the types of accommodations. The times when I’ve relayed my Camino experiences to people many have asked about them – particularly what options are there. So let’s take a look. ALBERGUES (HOSTELS) – “Albergue” is Spanish for hostel. While walking my Camino it was these Camino-specific…

  • Sunday Special – Manuel Antonio National Park, Costa Rica

    The small yet beautiful Central American country of Costa Rica is a popular destination for many travelers. It is a place that I myself want to visit one day soon. It is not just the beaches that draw people to this tropical gem. Much of the land there is protected, in fact 25% of it…

  • So You Want to Walk The Camino de Santiago – The Routes

    So You Want to Walk The Camino de Santiago – The Routes

    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…

  • Sunday Special – Athabasca Falls, Canada

    Waterfalls are a sight that will likely make you stop to take a look. Some are so high and wide that they are the reason we travel to see them. Think Niagara Falls (Canada & USA), Iguazú Falls (Brazil & Argentina), Angel Falls (Venezuela), and Victoria Falls (Zambia & Zimbabwe). Although Athabasca Falls, located in…