HAPPY 2021! A new year is symbolically a time of hope and a time of saying good bye to the old while welcoming the new. That is something this entire world can embrace! It is my sincere wish that 2021 is filled with health, kindness, and happiness for all. And hopefully - safe and welcome... Continue Reading →
Future Travel Musings While At Home
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. COVID-19 has affected pretty much everyone in the world in some way or another. In my case I am at home pretty much all the... Continue Reading →
Back in Canada Amidst COVID-19
As you learned from my last post, I had been in Ireland. When I left for Ireland COVID-19 was mainly in China and Italy with few cases in Canada and elsewhere. Clearly that changed at break-neck speed. All things changed. In the end I cut my trip short, arriving back in Canada the day before... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
Sunday Special – Gili Islands, Indonesia
Located northwest of Lombok is a short archipelago consisting of three islands - Gili Trawangan, Gili Air, and Gili Meno - which make up the Gili Islands (or simply Gilis). These small islands have been a popular beach and diving destination for years. Their close proximity to both Lombok and Bali make them easy to... Continue Reading →
My Camino, My Way
My last post showed photos up to the halfway point. This post will show the second half right to Santiago de Campostela. Yes, to the end. Which means I did it. I freakin' did it!! At the start I wondered if it was even possible for me to achieve my goal. I had such physical... Continue Reading →
Next Big Adventure – The Camino de Santiago
Hello! I know it has been some time since I wrote a post. I haven't even had a Sunday Special uploaded. I apologize for that. I have been preoccupied with my next adventure, to be honest. I could have written about it before but, well, I didn't (sheepish look). All that aside, onto adventure! I... 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 – The 2 Sirao flower gardens, Cebu City, Philippines
Thinking of Cebu Island in the Philippines its beaches that come to mind. That is what I have heard about it and not much more. Of course there is more to see and do in this island province. In fact, on the outskirts of Cebu City are two popular Instagram-worthy gardens that have exploded Instagram... Continue Reading →
London Neighbourhoods Calling, Part 3
Wandering about to seek out street art is something I enjoy. Meandering at my own pace, nipping in and out of side streets and alleyways, combing out images made by modern-day artists. Some are weathered and show signs of age, others are large, looming, and full of life. Odd, beautiful, quirky, bold, comedic, sad, vibrant... Continue Reading →