The Intentional Traveler

Dover England, A Port Of Call

As a cruise port of call, Dover England is an interesting stop worth a day visit. The towns main attraction being the White Cliffs Of Dover that dominate the landscape. They are indeed white and feature steep slopes terminating at the water and can be seen for miles. The height of the White Cliffs ofContinue reading “Dover England, A Port Of Call”

Cruising Greenland

Cruise itineraries are always expanding to include new destinations. Greenland is currently enjoying an explosion in visiting cruise ships that both make port calls as well as sailing Greenland’s waters. Cruising along Greenland’s coast, sailing into its inside passages and making port calls in its towns is one of those once in a lifetime experiences.Continue reading “Cruising Greenland”

Walking Past A Street Sign…

This street sign was found during a walk around the town of Qaqortoq. A local young lady walking by was asked about the sign and how it’s pronounced. While her speaking the word sounded completely alien, it sounded pleasant and she explained it is a local favorite song that means “I think of you everyContinue reading “Walking Past A Street Sign…”

Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

A Cruise Port The Revival Of A Canadian City The Cape Breton Development Corporation or DEVCO was a federal crown corporation established in 1967 to oversee the coal mining industry in Cape Breton and was the economic heart of the region. Coal and a steel mill provided jobs for a majority of the population alongContinue reading “Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada”

Tsarevets Fortress, Bulgaria

Tsarevets is a medieval stronghold located on a hill of the same name in Veliko Tarnovo, northern Bulgaria. Tsarevets stands 676 feet above sea level. It served as the Second Bulgarian Empire’s primary fortress and strongest bulwark from 1185 to 1393, housing the royal and the patriarchal palaces. Join us as we visit historic treasures,Continue reading “Tsarevets Fortress, Bulgaria”

Liverpool’s Bombed Out Church

The Church Of St. Luke, Liverpool, England This landmark church is commonly referred to as the bombed-out church. It was constructed between 1811 and 1832. Besides being intended as a parish church it was also to be used as a ceremonial venue by the city government as well as a concert hall. St. Luke’s wasContinue reading “Liverpool’s Bombed Out Church”