Ah wanderlust! My familiar friend that spurs on my travel flames and sends me seeking inspiration. The Sunday Specials that I post are one way to find travel inspiration. Another way is through movies set in various distant locales, fanning those flames of wanderlust — even more so during this pandemic. As I watch (and... Continue Reading →
Sunday Special – Pic Paradis Mountain, Saint-Martin
Let's continue on with the Sunday Special focusing on destinations I have visited. Today we head to a small island in the Caribbean. This unique locale in the Caribbean's Lesser Antilles is the shared island of Saint-Martin (French) and Sint Maarten (Dutch). This beautiful place is the smallest island shared by two countries. I was... Continue Reading →
Sunday Special – Singapore Botanic Gardens
Singapore Botanic Gardens This place is a true oasis. The sprawling acreage offers visitors a truly beautiful park and garden space. Singapore Botanic Gardens spans 82 hectares / 202.63 acres and offers greenspace for locals and visitors to enjoy daily. Much of it is a national park as well as being home to several conservation... Continue Reading →
Luggage: Backpacks vs Suitcases – Which is Better?
Team Suitcase or Team Backpack? And why does it matter? Without doubt, this is a long-standing debate. I have come across this rousing topic time and time again. A variety of websites, blogs, and travel articles state that a suitcase is the only viable option yet others tout that backpacks are the only way to... Continue Reading →
Sunday Special – Acropolis of Athens
Amongst the greatest treasures of the ancient world is the Acropolis of Athens. This "high city" (Greek for acropolis) is one of the few remaining building complexes of ancient Greece to still be standing in such good condition. Not bad for buildings that were constructed during the Bronze Age, though the history shows us that... Continue Reading →
Sunday Special – Bateaux Mouches of Paris
Ireland may be my favourite country but Paris is my favourite city. I find her ridiculously beautiful! The French have done well in retaining her historic charm while thoughtfully adding some new modern flair. My first and second visits to Paris were in 1991 when my good friend and I spent a few days there... Continue Reading →