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…
. . it should be good enough for you, too.
Spain (and most Latin countries) love their meat. The more the better. But what if you're not a carnivore and find yourself going without, or perhaps just a cold plate of beans and some indifferent vegetables. That's the way it used to…
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…
Ashes to ashes, dust to dust. That will be us all eventually. Even with a stiff wind and the best intentions, activities, adventures and endeavors will still be championed by champions of business and commerce. Chests held high, faces into the wind, these hearty individuals will damn the torpedoes to a new…
“The past is a guidepost, not a hitching post.”
Theopetra Cave served as a refuge for humans for thousands of years, including as a shelter during wartime and even as stables.
Love, love love is all you need.
The Dolomites, are renowned for their unique pale, towering rock formations and stunning landscapes. They are described as “the most beautiful rock mountains in the world.”
The world is yours. The time is now.
Kandy, Sri Lanka, is often described with quotes highlighting its beauty, cultural significance, and spiritual importance, particularly for Buddhists
Tomorrow may rain. So, I’ll follow the sun.
Mazatlán is a Nahuatl word for “place of deer”. The city was colonized in 1531 by the Conquistadors where many indigenous people lived.
Maurice Herzog’s book, “Annapurna,” describes the mountain as “a treasure on which we should live the rest of our days” after the successful first ascent of an 8000-meter peak. The book also reflects on the dreamlike quality of the landscape, describing it as a “diaphanous landscape, this quintessence of purity”. Another perspective emphasizes that everyone…
“The fruit ripens thanks to the sun, to people thanks to love.”
This quote, found on Canaria Guide, emphasizes the positive influence of the sun on the island’s environment and its people.
How many trains run through sand? Not many.
“The Egyptians did not merely build for today-they built for eternity, in stone and in silence.”
Triste, Corazon roto.