Author Archives: The Intentional Traveler

In A Halifax Pub

It is not unusual to see Scots in Halifax wearing traditional dress. Scots represent a significant percentage of the population (over 30% are of Scottish ancestry) and there are numerous Scottish social groups and civic events. Starting in 1768, the North British Society in Halifax (also known as “The Scots”) became the oldest Scottish heritageContinue reading “In A Halifax Pub”

Airline Baggage Fees 2025 • UPDATED

So far this year we’ve taken eight flights – all international and we’ve come to realize that we just don’t know what our bags will cost until we check-in at the counter. Twice we expected to pay US$70 per bag and nobody asked for money. On one flight we were told that a carry-on weighingContinue reading “Airline Baggage Fees 2025 • UPDATED”

Sitting And Shooting The Bull

A Wet Day In Tallinn, Estonia Every tourist with a camera or cellphone can’t walk by without “shooting the bull”. Same with us on a visit to, Estonia’s Tallinn, except in our case it was raining and in haste we thought it was a pig. It’s actually called The Black Angus by Tauno Kangro, andContinue reading “Sitting And Shooting The Bull”