The Intentional Traveler

Image Of The Day • Land Of Big Smoke

Thermal Basins Yellowstone National Park “Land of the burning ground” is the name given by North American tribes for the thermally active sites in the Yellowstone area. Many popular hiking trails in Yellowstone are thought to be on trails of Indigenous peoples dating back roughly 12,000 years, when at the end of the last iceContinue reading “Image Of The Day • Land Of Big Smoke”

The Port Of Livorno – Gateway To Pisa And Florence

Touring Florence From The Port Of Livorno There are a number of cruise ports that are notable because of there location and the ease of getting to very popular destinations. From Ravenna for Venice, to Athen’s port of Pireaus to Yokohama near Tokyo but near the top of that list is Livorno, Italy for itsContinue reading “The Port Of Livorno – Gateway To Pisa And Florence”

Todays Image • Back To The Future?

There’s a destination town in central Florida named Mount Dora that’s known for its art galleries, The Modernism Museum and Mount Dora Center for the Arts. The town also hosts various art festivals throughout the year attracting visitors who stroll its streets, shop its boutiques for gifts and fashion. Mount Dora also is home toContinue reading “Todays Image • Back To The Future?”

Todays Images • An Irish Getaway By The Sea

It might not be the tropical Caribbean and the water trends to the cool side but in Ireland if you fancy a few days by the sea, Dunmore East is a great option. Cliff top hiking, pocket beaches, great golf course, a number of B&Bs and good restaurants… Here Are A Few Our More RecentContinue reading “Todays Images • An Irish Getaway By The Sea”

Wonders Inside The Rock

Known in ancient times as the Pillars of Hercules, the twin mountains of Gibraltar in Europe and Monte Hacho in Africa mark the entrance to the Mediterranean. The Atlas Mountains stretch across northwestern Africa ending at a narrow straight that connects the Atlantic Ocean with the Mediterranean Sea known as the Strait of Gibraltar. OnContinue reading “Wonders Inside The Rock”

Using Google Maps In Web Articles

These interactive Google maps can be enlarged, reduced and the location moved in real time like most Google interactive map formats. Many of our destination and cruise port articles incorporate interactive maps using Google My Maps. After a number of inquiries it seemed people might like some information on how these maps work. We’ve beenContinue reading “Using Google Maps In Web Articles”