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, stay inside. With many Greek Isles, it makes deciding which one to feature a bit of a lovely challenge. Although I have been to Greece I have... Continue Reading →
My Visit to Titanic Belfast in Northern Ireland
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, stay inside. The Titanic Belfast in Belfast Northern Ireland At time of posting the Titanic Belfast is closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak. My first visit to... Continue Reading →
Sunday Special – Socotra Island, Yemen
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, stay inside. I think of most islands as microcosms of life yet maintaining individual traits, allowing a blend of the two. Then there are a few islands... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
Sunday Special – Porto, Portugal
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 →
Sunday Special – Antigua
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 →
Sunday Special – La Scarzuola, Italy
When the architecture of a centuries old sacred city is combined with the vision of a 1950s architect's ideal city what is created is La Scarzuola. It is a juxtaposition the old and new; the historical aspects of an age-old faith beside surreal elements of modernistic design. One section of La Scarzuola in Italy -... Continue Reading →
Photos Along The Way
Hello. Decided to post a few of the photos I've taken. I'm currently in León for a couple nights. I will write more about the Camino when I am home, about the Camino moments that stand out. Until then... Visit some churches (those ceilings though!) Those sunrises never get old. All photos taken and owned... Continue Reading →
A Few Days in Quebec City
Bonjour! Hello! Yesterday I left Quebec City, the capital of the province of Quebec and the oldest city in North America north of Mexico. A city of approximately 540,000 people it is French-speaking though many speak English also. The Old Town (Vieux Quebec) is very walkable and has a number of points if interest. Definitely... Continue Reading →
Sunday Special – Pumukkale, Turkey
Southwestern Turkey is the location of one its most popular tourist destinations, not only in modern times but those of antiquity as well. The town of Pamukkale was known in ancient times a Hierapolis, dating back 2000 years. Many came to enjoy its calcite rich thermal springs. The result is a captivating cascade of white... Continue Reading →
Sunday Special – Brú na Bóinne Monument, Ireland
Brú na Bóinne. An area of continual human settlement going back to the Neolithic era found is found in the east of Ireland (County Meath), at the bend of the River Boyne. Here you will find buildings made so long ago that they pre-date the Pyramids of Egypt. Now that is old. I need to... Continue Reading →
Sunday Special – PotosÃ, Bolivia
Lying at the base of a mountain that many claim to be made of silver is the Bolivian town of PotosÃ. Located in the southern region of this South American country is a locale steeped in history and commerce. One of the world's highest cities (at 4,090 m / 13,420 ft) it dates back to... Continue Reading →