On the third day God said, “Let the waters under the sky be gathered together into one place, and let the dry land appear.” … And God saw that it was good.
Lava meets the sea as it flows fromKilaueavolcanoeruptions.
Taken from a ship at night sitting off the coast of the Big Island as lava pours into the sea. Kilauea, a shield volcano on the Big Island of Hawaii, has a history of erupting lava flows that reach the ocean. These flows create dramatic displays of molten rock meeting the sea, often accompanied by steam explosions that lead to the formation of new land.
If you’re planning a visit to Hawaii’s Big Island be sure and check out boat tours and if the lava is flowing into the sea. HERE.
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According to Hallmark this is probably the very first Father’s Day card commercially printed. What follows is their version of this holiday’s history… Some 4,000 years ago a Babylonian boy named Elmesu may have carved the first Father’s Day card but clay. A few thousand years later a woman named Sonora Louise Dodd was sittingContinue reading “A History of Father’s Day: From Ancient Times to Modern America”
We’ve traveled with a number of cruise lines and talked to lots of cruisers about their favorites and there is one simple conclusion; it’s difficult to find a cruise that’s not a great experience. Still, the cruise industry encompasses a wide range of options from budget-friendly to ultra-luxurious experiences, ensuring that there is something forContinue reading “Choosing the Right Cruise Line for Your Family”
A Collection Of Detailed Guides For Navigating Cities, Public Transportation And Getting To Cruise Ships As we travel we look to take advantage of public transportation as much as possible and often try and find information to help us navigate a new destination. Often we’re on a tight schedule so planning ahead is a necessityContinue reading “Essential Guides for Getting To & Around Travel Destinations”
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Graffiti From The Intentional Travelers Collection. Found On A Building In Flåm? Graffiti comes in all types from street art, protests, to political cxommentary and simply ugly. Sometimes it just leaves us wondering about what the message could be? This one was just such a case… Any ideas? Click below to visit these popular travelContinue reading “Graffiti Found In Flåm, Norway”
People, places and captured moments from The Intentional Travelers . Reflections On The People Of Namibia Recently I (we) spent some extended and unplanned time in Walvis Bay, Namibia. This isn’t the first time we’ve had an opportunity to get to know a number of local people as we’ve traveled but this was an eyeContinue reading “Reflections On Time Spent In Namibia”
Taking The Train From Schiphol Airport To Amsterdam Or Rotterdam Centraal Stations Getting from Schiphol into central Amsterdam there are several options available such as taking a train, bus, taxi or private transfer. The most convenient and cost-effective option is to take the train, which departs from the airport every 10-15 minutes and takes aroundContinue reading “Getting To Your Cruise Ship From Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport”
The port of Walvis Bay, Namibia sits on the west coast of Africa in the southeast corner of the Namib Desert. This vast coastal desert stretches approximately 1,200 miles along the Atlantic coast from Angola in the north, through Namibia, and into parts of South Africa. Renowned for its extreme age, the Namib is consideredContinue reading “Walvis Bay, Namibia – A Port of Call”
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