Author Archives: The Intentional Traveler

Houseplants And Traveling

If you have indoor houseplants, they require care when you are away and extended trips can take a toll on your houseplants. Unlike cats and dogs, there is no kennel where you can take your houseplants and pay for someone to make sure they get the light and water they need. If you have goodContinue reading “Houseplants And Traveling”

In Praise Of McDonalds Internationally

International Travel And Finding Refuge In McDonalds Love it or hate it, McDonalds has a huge international presence. There are few places internationally where you cannot find the “Golden Arches” and regionally some McDonalds have improved on the brand beyond what you find in the United States. As you travel there are a number ofContinue reading “In Praise Of McDonalds Internationally”

A 3D Pedestrian Crossing In Iceland

A Short Story Ísafjörður is a small town in the north of Iceland that has received a lot of press for its innovative 3D pedestrian crossing. Recently there has been controversy in our small Central Florida town over the installation of a speed bump that has created a noise problem as mainly trucks start crossingContinue reading “A 3D Pedestrian Crossing In Iceland”

Budapest And An Elegant Evening At McDonalds

Our first visit to Budapest was an incredible experience. It was much more than we had expected and before we went some friends advised us to be sure and visit the McDonalds at the city’s central station. A quick internet search describes it as a destination worth visiting. What American could pass up a McDonalds?Continue reading “Budapest And An Elegant Evening At McDonalds”

Inverness, Scotland

Visiting Inverness and Loch Ness While the city is a hub of the Scottish highlands it is actually most famous as the largest town near Loch Ness and the mythological monster that is claimed to live in its depths. Still the city is the cultural capital of the Scottish Highlands and is situated on theContinue reading “Inverness, Scotland”