Happy New Year! I sincerely hope this finds you well. And it certainly has been some time since I posted. I hadn’t even realized how long it has been. I suppose that there can sum up my 2022. It was a hectic year with many changes. Although I did not travel in the way I... Continue Reading →
Sunday Special – San Francisco, USA
Welcome back to the Sunday Special. I hope you are all keeping safe during this pandemic. To be honest, I am ready to go off to an intriguing destination. How sweet it will be when that does happen! In the meantime, I will do my best to stay safe and do my part to keep... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
Sunday Special – Utah, USA
Happy New Year! I hope it has started well for everyone. Welcome back to the next Sunday Special. We are close the end of the alphabet, at the letter "U". So today we'll take a look at the American state of Utah. One of the the "Four Corners" states where Utah, Colorado, Idaho, and New... Continue Reading →
Sunday Special – Kauai, USA
The small American archipelago of Hawaii boasts some beautiful landscape in its Pacific Ocean location. The oldest of the 8 main islands is Kauai, it is the fourth largest and is located northwest of the island of Oahu. Referred to as the "Garden Isle", its lush and jungle-like terrain offers beauty like no other. Having myself... Continue Reading →
Sunday Special – Whale Watching in Maui, Hawaii
Second largest of the eight islands that comprise the US island state of Hawaii, Maui is known for being a lush tropical paradise. Of the various activities found on the island, whale watching is near the top of the list. The ideal time to see the numerous pods of Pacific Northwest humpback whales is November... Continue Reading →
Sunday Special – The Simpson’s Ride Universal Studios Hollywood
A number of months ago I was perusing Instagram when I spotted a photo of travel blogger TheClumsyTraveler in front of "Krusty Land". She was at Universal Studios Hollywood and they have The Simpson's Ride. WHHAAATTTTT??! As I commented on the post - I had no idea such a place existed! I love The Simpson's. This... Continue Reading →
Sunday Special – Mono Lake, CA (USA)
Mono Lake, located in the Eastern Sierra region of the state of California, is a bit uncommon when it comes to lakes. First off, it is very very old - it's been around for almost 1 million years. Secondly, it is secluded; in that there are no outlets for runoff into the ocean. Due to... Continue Reading →
Sunday Special – Brooklyn (NYC), USA
Today, a dear friend of mine is starting a grand adventure. She will head off to New York City and then fly across the Atlantic to South Africa for a couple weeks. I am so very excited for T and wish her best of times. In honour of her trip, today's spotlight will be on... Continue Reading →
Sunday Special – Chicago, U.S.A.
The Windy City. The Second City. Birthplace of the skyscraper and a city filled with some great architecture. Home to deep-dish pizza, Italian beef sandwiches and Chicago-style hotdogs where ketchup on a 'dog is unheard of. Add a thriving theatre district, funky neighbourhoods, museums and art everywhere plus a waterfront view of Lake Michigan and... Continue Reading →
SUNDAY’S SPECIAL SPOT – LAFAYETTE CEMETARY
Personally, I find cemeteries to be peaceful, quiet places. A time to meander through the past, taking a glimpse of lives now elapsed. I have visited cemeteries in my hometown, my current town, Sweden and the famed Pere Lachaise in Paris. When I finally make my way to New Orleans, Louisiana (USA) I will visit... Continue Reading →
How To Save A Few Dollars in Vegas
It is VERY easy to spend money, lots of it, in Las Vegas. After all, the city was built on losers. Gambling was and is a big draw. Perhaps you have heard the phrase "The house always wins". Add all the designer shops, show-stopping entertainers, fancy restaurants, wild nightclubs and well, ya may just leave... Continue Reading →