The Intentional Traveler

Todays Image • Ireland’s Annie Moore

On the waterfront in the Irish city of Cobh stands a statue of a young seventeen-year-old girl and her two brothers. This statue celebrates Anna “Annie” Moore an Irish émigré who was the first immigrant to the United States to pass through federal immigrant inspection at the Ellis Island station in New York Harbor whenContinue reading “Todays Image • Ireland’s Annie Moore”

Port Of Civitavecchia, Italy • A Guide To Visiting Rome

A guide to seeing Rome (Roma) from the port of Civitavecchia, Italy. Travel by bus tours or the Rome Express train..

Todays Image • Old Wine

Tenerife is the largest and most populated island of the Canary Islands, an archipelago off the coast of northwestern Africa. It is known for its volcanic landscapes, including Mount Teide, the highest peak in Spain. This island is enjoying a growing reputation for producing some excellent and unique wines. Any visit should take advantage ofContinue reading “Todays Image • Old Wine”

A Twisted Tale Of Buying Salmon In Alaska

Please Note: For Our Guide To Buying Alaska Salmon Click HERE A Short Story Recently (pre Covid) we were on an end of season cruise in Alaska that was to be followed by a cruise down the California coast. Near the end of the Alaska itinerary the cruise ship was liquidating all the smoked andContinue reading “A Twisted Tale Of Buying Salmon In Alaska”

Todays Image • A Window With A View

The Acropolis Museum The view of the Acropolis from inside the Acropolis Museum. The museum is one of the most important museums in the world, houses the findings of only one archaeological site, the Athenian Acropolis and its surrounds. The masterpieces that form its collection offer a comprehensive overview of the one of the worldsContinue reading “Todays Image • A Window With A View”

Todays Image • Another Sunset At Sea

I love being at sea, with the best time of day being sunset. While I should also say sunrise, I won’t, because you have to get out of bed to see a sunrise and oddly, sunsets often coincide with happy hour. Coincidence? I think not! Next to being at sea and seeing sunsets, two ofContinue reading “Todays Image • Another Sunset At Sea”