Your editor has been digging out images from slides and pictures from many decades shot and scanned from my snap-happy father. I had rediscovered them after my better half purchased a scanner for all of them to be saved forever. I will always thank her for that. Parsing through them over several…
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East meets west, and we're all winners. Now is one of the better times in human history. It is much easier to get around, compared to decades past. Technology is, let's face it, amazing. And, in many cases, prices are aimed at nearly everyone's pocket. Yes, the world is generally…
Travel is surely one of the best things on the planet, isn't it? And seeing as much of the planet as we can is certainly at the top of the list for most people. You're here with us fellow travelers for example, so that statement must be accurate, right? With so many…
When the world is spinning around, let's make the best of what's still around. And Lagos is certainly that. Lagos, Nigeria, is a vibrant, buzzing mega-city that pulsates with energy. While it has its well-known attractions, there are plenty of unusual and fun experiences that delve deeper into its unique culture and offer something…
Is it a rail station? Or is it a portal? Why don't they get in the queue like the rest of us? Oh yes, we forgot: freedom. The presence of a U.S. Navy entrance at a Tokyo station, specifically referring to Yokosuka, is a result of the post-World War II security alliance between the…
When we get the chance, we will always, without failure, make a bee-line for Spain for our holidays. Yes, it's big and it's busy. But it's also diverse, exciting and has an infinite pull for us that is hard to deny. And, as is our wont, history is extant everywhere we go.…
We asked Gemini when was the last time that the earth and its humans were at peace with each other? Tragically, it didn't provide the answer that we'd hoped, but we'd had little hope to begin with to be honest. The AI tool offered. It's difficult, if not impossible, to pinpoint a specific "last…
There are 360 degrees to our planet, all of them unique, all of them an adventure, and every one of them a location where you can and should endeavour to make the trek. Lucky us, in this day and age, we have mobile phones, the internet, incredibly talented cameras and probably the most global…
How can you possible go wrong with this one? An annual kite-flying festival held from April 20 to 25 in Weifang, China. Weifang, Shandong, China is known as the kite capital of the world and when you get a glimpse of some of the entries, you'll be booking your trip there as well. (See below…
. . . .with the Stable Genius. Sorry if we're going off on a rant, but this is annoying, redundant and repetitious. Does anyone here (besides us) still remember the Cold War, where the USA was ostensibly fighting against Russia and communism? Y'know . . nuclear bombs flying overhead, school children hiding under desks…
We were looking through some family photos the other day, mostly of my mother and father. They came from a place in Europe where money was scarce in the post-war 1950's. But they still endured. Eventually they ended up in the USA. But they never wasted a moment in living their lives…
Once upon a time, we humans got around solely on foot, or perhaps with a beast of burden to shuttle us to and fro. Slow, back-breaking and inefficient. This can't be the way forward. Sure, waterways were excellent in many locations, but were expensive to build and maintain. There must have…
And, as ever, they've got some terrific deals for avid travelers. If you act soon, you can save up to £600 per couple on wide selection of European and Worldwide tours! But, you might want to look sharp.
This time of year often gives us the itch to get up and go. …
Well, here's a first for us. Being British, having lived there for decades, passport and everything, we thought we'd seen most of Great Britain (and we have.) We love the country, the people, the vibe and, most of all, the history. We won't belabor you with long swathes of prose about Britain.…
Lesotho? Lesooto? Pity the poor gate agents or travel agents when they realise that they are not up to speed on this rather nice country. Luh·soo·too is the correct way to say it. But, no matter how you say it, it's nice and it's genuinely a find that will get your friends jumping…
Pity poor Marseille. For decades it's been the brunt of derision, conflict, misunderstanding and stasis. And that's a shame, as no part of France should have to explain itself or make adjustments. But here we are. Marseille, France's second-largest city, has long carried a reputation as the "trouble child" of France. This perception…
As of this posting, the world is still grappling with the herkie jerky activities of the United States president. We won't waste any time on that, but will aim our focus on other ways to while away the hours until he goes away. There are plenty of other places to go if you…
Well, try as hard as we can, the dumbness of Royal His Dumbness still lingers over on this side of the country. He just doesn't seem to get the message does he? Maybe he can't read.
So, we are based in Vancouver Canada. Today we wandered downtown to see the city because the…
It's not often when experiences like this one appears. especially when the experience leaps across so many activities. This is an exciting one for sure, and something that will surely and truly be unforgettable.
Seek out serenity on remote island paradises, engage your senses in vibrant cultural capitals, and uncover the magic of…
Even though we're not exactly huge fans anymore, given that our grown-up teens are now into their twenties and thirties, there is still some alure to Las Vegas, a place we used to go (and take them) many times and many decades ago. It's a place that's easy to get to, a place where…