Kagoshima, Japan • Todays Featured Images

People, places and captured moments selected from The Intentional Travelers photo collection. Home of the Samurai The city of Kagoshima, Japan sits in the shadow of the dramatic Mount Sakurajima, an active volcano constantly bellowing clouds of smoke as a constant reminder of natures influence in the region. The city is rich in cultural heritage,Continue reading “Kagoshima, Japan • Todays Featured Images”

Zippo Lighters In Vietnam

People, places and captured moments selected from The Intentional Travelers photo collection. While walking down Dong Khoi Streeti, Saigon’s main uoscale shopping street, some years ago we passed a collectables shop that was closed. In the windo was a display of Viet Nam war era American Zippo lighters. Because I had served in Viet NamContinue reading “Zippo Lighters In Vietnam”

The Intentional Travelers Updated Index To Over 185 Destinations Worldwide

UPDATED AUGUST 2026 Searching for a specific destination? Find it fast by using The Intentional Travelers site search engine. Simply enter the name below and click Search. Caribbean Ports Of Call Amazing sites and fun adventures are awaiting you along with beautiful beaches, tropical Sun and crystal clear water. Wherever you go you’re going toContinue reading “The Intentional Travelers Updated Index To Over 185 Destinations Worldwide”

Images • Vietnam’s Basket Boats

Photography is my obsession and when traveling the world often images just present themselves. Most are random impressions with little context but some seem to suggest at a self contained story. Still others leave me wanting to find out more about what I stumbled upon. Here’s a glimpse of just why we travel… Traveling southContinue reading “Images • Vietnam’s Basket Boats”

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Zippo Lighters In Vietnam…

Back To Vietnam As A Tourist While I was in the Navy in the 60s I spent some time in Vietnam and I wasn’t any happier being there than the Vietnamese were happy having me there. The politics of the Vietnam war were very divisive in America at the time and brought out a lotContinue reading “Zippo Lighters In Vietnam…”