Cruise Port Victoria, BC Canada

The port of Victoria, Canada is located on Vancouver Island in southwest Canada. Victoria is a popular cruise port of call on many Alaska itineraries partly because it’s located not far from the city of Vancouver. It is a beautiful city with a number of things to see and do and is only a shortContinue reading “Cruise Port Victoria, BC Canada”

Kotor, Montenegro A Port Of Call

A cruise port off the Adriatic Sea that’s gaining in popularity recently as much for the historic old city as for the incredible scenery. Port of Call Kotor, Montenegro The old port of Kotor is ringed by steep limestone mountains and surrounded by fortifications built from the  Roman era to the Venetian period. It isContinue reading “Kotor, Montenegro A Port Of Call”

Today’s Image • King Decebalus And A Colossal Carving

The Danube flows through a magnificent gorge known as the Iron Gates separating Romania and Serbia. At the beginning of this century an interesting feature was added . The rock sculpture of Decebalus, a colossal carving of the face of the last king of Dacia (AD 87–106), who fought the Roman emperors Domitian and TrajanContinue reading “Today’s Image • King Decebalus And A Colossal Carving”

Our Favorite Travel Stories

A few of our memorable days, odd moments and interesting discoveries. Click banner images below to read. Looking for the Blue Footed Boobie in the Galapagos A Rainy Day Adventure In Blarney A day of protests in Valencia Spain Below are links to a few of our more recent articles you might find of interest.Continue reading “Our Favorite Travel Stories”

Budapest, Hungary

An Introduction To Budapest We can’t say enough about Budapest. It’s a beautiful place and it’s easy to get around in with an efficient and extensive public transportation system. The heart of the city is the Danube River with its banks adorned with magnificent buildings from the Parliament building to Buda Castle, Cathedrals and churches.Continue reading “Budapest, Hungary”