The Intentional Traveler

Image Of The Day • The Executioner’s House

While walking through Passau, Germany one afternoon we passed a square with an ominous looking building at one end. The sign shows a hooded character holding an ax with the inscription in bold red letters of “Scharfrichter Haus”. A quick translation provided us with executioner’s house. While I was taking a picture a local walkedContinue reading “Image Of The Day • The Executioner’s House”

Amazing Art Displayed In Gardens

Just the other day I found an article about a continuing garden exhibit of Chihuly glass sculptures in Seattle, Washington and that had me remembering our visit to Fairchild Gardens in Miami some twenty years ago. If you live near Seattle or are visiting put this garden on your list of must see attractions. ChihulyContinue reading “Amazing Art Displayed In Gardens”

Those Incredible Glacial Lakes

Pictured above is an image of Mendenhall Glacier and it’s only a bus ride out of Juneau Alaska. Managed by the National Park Service it features numerous hiking trails and a great Visitor’s Center. Glacial lakes like Mendenhall Glacier’s lake above, are a special feature of many glaciers and most offer a unique ecosystem. FormedContinue reading “Those Incredible Glacial Lakes”

Image Of The Day • Rubbing The Nose?

In the main square of the historic walled city of Dubrovnik, Croatia is a statue of a man and while nobody is sure how it started, people now rub his nose as they pass by. The constant rubbing of the statue removes the old dark patina exposing a bright, shiny brass probosces.The statue is ofContinue reading “Image Of The Day • Rubbing The Nose?”

Time In Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur The Star Of Malaysia Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, is a modern city known for its skyscrapers like the Petronas Twin Towers, expansive shopping malls, and an exciting nightlife. The city offers a mix of traditional and contemporary architecture, representing its diverse cultural heritage. Despite being a major city, Kuala Lumpur boasts numerous green spacesContinue reading “Time In Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia”

Image Of The Day • Ultimate Graffiti

The Lennon Wall in Prague, Czech Republic, started during the 1980s as a tribute to John Lennon, and was inspired by the song Imagine. It became a symbol of peace and non-violent resistance to an authoritarian order. It was a political focus point for young Czechs rebelling against the communist regime. The wall lives onContinue reading “Image Of The Day • Ultimate Graffiti”