Author Archives: The Intentional Traveler

Around St. Petersburg, Florida

A Few Of Our Favorite Places Around Tampa Bay On the western side of Tampa Bay is a peninsula that encompasses four cities. St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Largo and Dunedin. In addition to spectacular beaches, the area has a lot more to experience. Starting in the north is the city of Dunedin famous for a dailyContinue reading “Around St. Petersburg, Florida”

Vigo, Spain A Port Of Call

Vigo, is a port city located in the northwestern region of Spain, in Galicia. Its history dates back to ancient times, with evidence of human settlements in the area since the Paleolithic era. The first known settlers in the Vigo area were Celtic tribes, who established a settlement called “Vicus” around the 3rd century BC.Continue reading “Vigo, Spain A Port Of Call”

Shave Ice In Hawaii

Snow cones go way back. We have memories of walking the boardwalk in Ocean City, MD with a snow cone in hand. Even before that we used to mix up concoctions with freshly fallen snow. More recently our children, and now our grandchildren, love this icy creation. In Hawaii it has become an institution. TheyContinue reading “Shave Ice In Hawaii”

Travel, Money, Debit Cards & ATMs

International Travel And Using ATMs Some time ago traveling internationally meant getting foreign currency from your bank or going to a money exchange at your destination (never use the ones at the airport). Today things have changed a lot, credit cards are accepted everywhere and ATMs are common internationally. Money Preferences Credit Cards – OftenContinue reading “Travel, Money, Debit Cards & ATMs”

Passau Cathedral Germany

Located in Passau, St. Stephen’s Cathedral, is a baroque church dating back to 1688 and dedicated to Saint Stephen, Christianity’s first martyr. The first church was built in 730 AD on the site of the current cathedral. The current cathedral is an impressive baroque structure dominating the center of Passau 328 ft. in length andContinue reading “Passau Cathedral Germany”