“One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things.”
“To have faith is to trust yourself to the water. When you swim you don’t grab hold of the water, because if you do you will sink and drown. Instead you relax
Here's a timely post, one focused on one of the more popular countries at the moment, and that would be Canada. It's always been there, for sure, but it's only been in the past few years where it's really had its place in the sun (even if there's snow.) People usually think of…
When it comes to the possibilities of ‘learning from history’ there are doubtless many things we could aspire to learn.
Some of those would be more practically useful, in terms of contributing to the normal and decent functioning of well-meaning societies than others.
highlight Japanese car culture’s focus on reliability, precision, and continuous improvement, as seen in phrases about engineering fit from the start, not fixing it later. Other quotes emphasize the cultural dedication to quality and a meticulous approach, such as Akio Toyoda’s quote about learning from mistakes, or describe the passion in the culture and modification…
. . . and leave the driving to them North Americans will likely recognise that somewhat truncated jingle. For decades, if you didn't drive or had no rail stations nearby, Greyhound was your solution. If it doesn't ring a bell, here is the history. The history of Greyhound Lines is essentially the…
Our socialism does not include extreme materialistic concepts, since Indonesia is primarily a God-fearing, God-loving nation. Our socialism is a mixture.
From a local perspective: “For us, people of Lille, it is the truth that counts, not the frills and fripperies.” – A saying featured on the Hauts-de-France Tourism website
“Instead of politicians, let the monkeys govern the countries; at least they will steal only the bananas!” ― Mehmet Murat ildan
You know, there are those hearty, hardy people who won't take no for an answer. The harder they come, the harder they fall. Never say never. There is a list as long as your arm, but in this post, were focusing on a place that, almost like the Phoenix, rose above and,…
Travel is a big thing, isn't it? That's no news. But what is news is how the travel industry is literally exploding with all things new. The "explosion" of travel in recent times is not a single event but a phenomenon driven by a powerful combination of technological, social, and economic factors.…
of Ancient Megalithic Sites Are you born for action? Do you want to see the world? Not only see it but feel it, touch it, taste it (where not prohibited by law) and really have something to talk about at the dinner table. This is it, then, & it can be …
We're just like you. We want the best. We long for the new or the old. We search for the unusual. We go the extra distance to step away from the tired or the regular. That doesn't make us snobs. That makes us curious and forward thinking. So,…
Nor Squamish, for that matter: Have fun wherever you go! Let's visit Beamish. Beamish is located in County Durham, in the northeast of England. It is a small village situated about halfway between the larger cities of Durham and Newcastle upon Tyne.
Beamish is a destination for fun because it is home to Beamish,…
Aren't we lucky people, these days. Most of us that is. Money is flowing for those who have, of course, but also more and more, for those who have not, or are on the edge of having. It's been a long trip for so many, but all are welcome. To the…
Sit down, calm down and watch this super explainer that, after a few review of the video, will help you be in a much better place, instead of the place where you though you were expecting to be when it comes to Japanese rail. Luckily, we have an expert who will make the magic…
We're pretty confident that Sri Lanka is one of those places that almost all of us aspire to visit, but never manage to make the trek. It could be due to time, your place in time or your imagination running away with you. Let us allay any things that might get in your way,…
Regular readers will know that we are zealots when it comes to using trains rather than cars. Why is that? No Driving Stress: You don't have to worry about navigating, traffic jams, road rage, finding parking, or dealing with unexpected road closures. Someone else is doing the driving! Time for Yourself: Instead of focusing…