Images of Venice

Photographic impressions from our travels near and far… Venice Italy • There are not enough superlatives to describe the experience of visiting this island city on the Italian Adriatic. The nobility of Venice created a myth that their city was founded by refuges fleeing Troy after the Trojan War. While not true, Venice has beenContinue reading “Images of Venice”

Images of Bangkok’s Grand Palace

Photographic impressions from near and far… The Grand Palace (Thai: พระบรมมหาราชวัง ) is a complex of buildings at the very heart of Bangkok, Thailand. The palace has been the official residence of the Kings of Siam (later Thailand) since 1782. The Grand Palace grounds take up 2.35 million square feet in the middle of theContinue reading “Images of Bangkok’s Grand Palace”

Images of Jerusalem

Photographic impressions from our travels near and far… The Holy City of Jerusalem – A sacred place to three of the worlds major religions. This ancient city is the original home of the Jewish people and is the foundational land of Christian story as well as an important place to Muslims. Walk through winding streets,Continue reading “Images of Jerusalem”

Laundry While Traveling: A Few Tips

Travel Tips Having enough clean clothes while traveling can be a problem. If you’re traveling on your own, you may be able to get laundry services at your hotel but that also comes at a premium price and can take a day or two. The other alternative is to find a laundromat (more common inContinue reading “Laundry While Traveling: A Few Tips”

Images of Sydney

Photographic impressions from near and far… Sydney Harbor Australia • One of the worlds largest natural harbors is home to one of its greatest cities. From the iconic Sydney Opera House, the Sydney Harbor Bridge and The historic Rocks neighborhood there is so much to see and do in Sydney. Catch a convenient ferry fromContinue reading “Images of Sydney”

Spending Time In Gardens

Gardens are a human obsession. We’re not talking about tomatoes and corn but flowers and trees and ornamental bushes. In traveling there are always gardens to be explored and incredible gems to be discovered. It is difficult to spend time in a garden and not have your soul refreshed. Perhaps Francis Bacon said it best,Continue reading “Spending Time In Gardens”