The Intentional Traveler

Abandoned, Derelict and Thrown Away Boats

Thrown Away Boats What do you do with hundreds of tons of useless ships that are too costly to have moved and have nothing of value onboard to salvage? If you travel a lot, especially if you are a cruise enthusiast, you will on occasion come across ship and boat wrecks either grounded orContinue reading “Abandoned, Derelict and Thrown Away Boats”

Port of Call Cabo San Lucas

Baja California is a slender peninsula sticking south from the continent in western Mexico for almost a thousand miles. To the west is the Pacific Ocean and to the east is the Sea of Cortes blessing it with almost two thousand miles of spectacular beaches. At the very southern tip is a world class destinationContinue reading “Port of Call Cabo San Lucas”

Port of Call Cozumel Mexico

Port of Call The Island Of Cozumel This port of call is often referred to as Cozumel, but it is actually island on the southeast coast of Mexico and the actual port city is San Miguel de Cozumel. Located off the Yucatan peninsula it is part of the Mexican state of Quintana Roo and aContinue reading “Port of Call Cozumel Mexico”

The Falklands, Home to Penguins and Seals

Off To See Penguins, Sea Lions and Seals Deep in the South Atlantic there is an archipelago known as the Falkland Islands. Generally, these are isolated, windswept islands where raising sheep and cattle are the main businesses. Covering about 4,700 square miles, the Falklands has a population of a little over 3,000 pe The touristContinue reading “The Falklands, Home to Penguins and Seals”

Photo Essay – The Keukenhof-

Spring in Europe means it’s Keukenhof time in Amsterdam. For additional information about the Keukenhof click HERE. Open from March 21 – May 15, 2024 The Keukenhof is unarguably the largest flower gardens and show in the world. Originated as an exhibition for The Netherland’s tulip growers it has now grown into one of Europe’s mostContinue reading “Photo Essay – The Keukenhof-“

Port of Call Stanley, The Falkland Islands

Stanley the Capital of the Falkland Islands Growing in popularity with cruise ships, the Falkland Islands are located over a thousand miles east of Argentina. The archipelago consists of two main and 776 smaller islands. The capital is Stanley on East Falkland which is home to a majority of the nation’s three thousand residents. TheContinue reading “Port of Call Stanley, The Falkland Islands”