The Intentional Traveler

Cruise Port Lerwick, The Shetland’s

Where Time Seems To Stand Still Located in the North Sea one hundred fifty miles north of Scotland is the Shetland Islands where modern opportunities and history meet. Most buildings in Lerwick, the major town in the archipelago, are made of local stone and have the appearance of being from a different era. Narrow alleysContinue reading “Cruise Port Lerwick, The Shetland’s”

Image Of The Day • Dusk In Würzburg

Würzburg, Germany is situated along the Main River, and is famous for its beautiful riverside scenery, walking trails and boat cruises. The city’s blend of historical architecture and natural surroundings create a picturesque environment. Take time to explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Wurzburg Residence, visit impressive churches like St. Kilian’s Cathedral, andContinue reading “Image Of The Day • Dusk In Würzburg”

Going To Pegasus Bridge

There is an odd looking aircraft sitting in a park in Normandy, France. It’s a large aircraft and the first thing that strikes you is it doesn’t have any engines or propellors. It sits just 25 yards from a bridge over the Caen Canal and it turns out that it has a remarkable story. PegasusContinue reading “Going To Pegasus Bridge”

Cruise Port Valencia, Spain

It’s difficult to understand why this Spanish port isn’t on more cruise itineraries. Just up the coast west of Barcelona it is Spain’s third largest city and features over two thousand years of history. A remarkably modern, clean and vibrant city, Valencia’s history goes back to the Romans and features a number of 13th andContinue reading “Cruise Port Valencia, Spain”

Image Of The Day • A Bald Eagle

On Resurrection Bay Several years ago, while in Alaska, we went out on a boat to explore Resurrection Bay. While we’ve taken boat trips from the Beagle Channel in South America to the Bay of Mumbai in India to offshore of Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii, and nothing has come close to that amazing day onContinue reading “Image Of The Day • A Bald Eagle”

Image Of The Day • Lunch On The Waterfront

Yachts sitting out at anchor, quant restaurants lining the waterfront, side streets filled with upscale shops, welcome to the French Riviera. Villefranche on the French Riviera is a remarkable seaside town situated between Monte Carlo and Nice and one of the Mediterranean’s more popular cruise ship ports of call. It is actually a quite seaside townContinue reading “Image Of The Day • Lunch On The Waterfront”