Have dreams, will travel.
The easternmost of the Canada’s Prairie provinces is Manitoba. It’s capital city is Winnipeg (also home of the Winnipeg Jets NHL hockey team). If you were to head north from Winnipeg for about 100 km/ 62 miles you would come upon Grand Beach on the banks of the Lake Winnipeg. I have heard of this beach years and years... 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 →
The Caribbean Sea holds many gems, some of which I have been fortunate enough to visit. In the sea's Leeward Islands is the country of Antigua and Barbuda, two small islands that appear to pack quite a punch for sun-seekers. Today will focus in on Antigua, the larger of the two isles. I have yet... Continue Reading →
I am off travelling again soon. Like in 3 days soon! I'm very excited to head off to London and then the Canary Islands. I call it my City & Sun trip. As a result Sunday Special won't be posted until I get back. But I will post photos of some of my travels so... Continue Reading →
Found basking in the sun of the Caribbean's West Indies is a group of islands known as the Turks & Caicos Islands, a British Overseas Territory. Not as well known as other Caribbean Islands it seems to be a hidden gem for those who do discover it. Made up of nine inhabited islands and a... Continue Reading →
Today we're going to check out South Korea's second largest city and the world's ninth busiest port: Busan. Located on the southeast coast this urban centre of 3.6 million residents has plenty to offer. Being a seaside port it is has beaches where you can relax and then take to the nearby mountains for some... Continue Reading →
Another island nation! And why not? Today we will check out Cape Verde (or Cabo Verde) which lies 570 km / 350 miles west of Africa in the central Atlantic Ocean and is made up of 9 inhabited volcanic islands and 8 islets. It had been isolated and uninhabited until the 1400s CE when it... Continue Reading →
Continuing on with islands, we're taking a look at the Maldives. When I think of this South Asian destination set in the Indian Ocean, I think luxury hotels, azure waters, and blankets of white sand beaches. And also that it is sinking. Actually sea levels are rising and since the Maldives islands are the lowest country... 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 →
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 →
A small island that is blessed with natural beauty is tucked away in the Indian Ocean in the shadows of Madagascar and Mauritius. This isle, known as Réunion Island, is located approximately 700 km / 434 miles east and 200 km / 124 miles southwest of Madagascar and Mauritius, respectively. As a French overseas island it is... Continue Reading →
Jutting into the Mediterranean and Aegean Seas, south of Albania, Macedonia (FYROM), Bulgaria, and the mainland of Greece are the striking Greek Isles. They number into the thousands though only 227 are inhabited. The Cycladean island of Mykonos is one of Greece's most popular. Recognized as having a cosmopolitan vibe, it is renown for its... Continue Reading →
