The Knights Fortifications Of Acre, Israel On the Mediterranean coast in Israel is the city of Acre and within the city is a quarter square mile site known as Old Akka. Beginning in the 12th century, Akka became the stronghold of Christian Crusaders in the Holy Land. In building their fortress the knights dug tunnels,Continue reading “The Knights Hall Of Akko Israel”
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People Watching
Denali Alaska – What’s In A Name?
Who decides what a mountain should be called or officially named. Internationally there is no recognized system of naming that is universal. Most countries have adopted an official form for naming landmarks, like mountains and rivers with a majority of names being simply passed down from historic names. In America as with most things, it’sContinue reading “Denali Alaska – What’s In A Name?”
Todays Featured Poster • Ushuaia
Ushuaia, Argentina. The view from the Beagle Channel with the mountains of Terra del Fuego in the distance. Literally the ends of the Earth. The city is a major port for cruises sailing to Antarctica. These giclée prints are available in several sizes and styles, custom printed for each individual order on archival, museum gradeContinue reading “Todays Featured Poster • Ushuaia”
Tropical Cruise Options
Winters Coming – Plan Your Escape A mild Winter, a snowy Winter – it doesn’t matter – Winter is usually cold and grey and there are times when it would just be great to get away! Cruise companies are well aware of the gloom of Winter and there is a whole armada of cruise shipsContinue reading “Tropical Cruise Options”
Historic Mount Rushmore
American History is Alive in the Stone of South Dakota Lately national patriotism seems to be only worthy of contempt by some people. I’m not sure what a community becomes if it stops celebrating the people and events that contributed to making it what it is? In many instances the monuments themselves can leave usContinue reading “Historic Mount Rushmore”
The Intentional Travelers 