Author Archives: The Intentional Traveler

Todays Image • A Market In Budapest

Most European cities feature central markets, and some have several, but few rise to the level of being a major tourist attraction. The Great Market Hall in Budapest (in Hungarian Nagycsarnok) is one that rises to that status. It was built in 1897, and is the most beautiful and largest of Budapest markets. It’s difficult to describeContinue reading “Todays Image • A Market In Budapest”

Todays Image • An Eagle, Resurrection Bay

We’ve gone out on Resurrection Bay twice, eight years apart and on the first visit we were overwhelmed by the range and numbers of wildlife in the bay. The bald eagle above was in a nest right as we left the harbor at Seward, Alaska but once into the bay there were sea lions, whales,Continue reading “Todays Image • An Eagle, Resurrection Bay”

Todays Image • A Prague Wedding

It is one of life’s major moments and nowhere is it celebrated better than in Europe. Imagine a beautiful bride in a stunning wedding gown with a handsome groom on her arm exiting a historic church. This photograph was taken in Prague’s historic quarter but we other similar scenes from Sicily to the Balkans, ParisContinue reading “Todays Image • A Prague Wedding”

Florida’s Incredible Springs

A Dozen of Florida’s Natural Springs and Recreation Areas People have been vacationing in Florida for a very long time and it’s the beaches and weather that first attracts them, but once here many people discover that the state has a lot more to offer. Long before the theme parks took center stage many visitorsContinue reading “Florida’s Incredible Springs”

Spanish Gold And A Lost Opportunity

A Short Story   In 1622 Havana Cuba was the capital of the Spanish Empire in the New World. Treasures of gems, gold and silver poured into Havana from South America, Mexico and the other islands. From there large fleets sailed back to Spain heavily loaded with this treasure. Late that summer a fleet wasContinue reading “Spanish Gold And A Lost Opportunity”