The Magical Blarney Stone & The Gift of Gab The ritual of kissing the Blarney Stone has been performed by “millions of people”, including “famous statesmen, literary giants and legends of the silver screen” according to the castle keepers. The kiss actually is not an easy task. Kissing the stone, requires you to climb to […]
Category: Destinations
Images of Jerusalem
Photographic impressions from our travels near and far… The Holy City of Jerusalem – A sacred place to three of the worlds major religions. This ancient city is the original home of the Jewish people and is the foundational land of Christian story as well as an important place to Muslims. Walk through winding streets, […]
With current news making people reluctant to travel internationally it’s good to know that America has a lot to offer those with a desire to travel… Want a copy of this article to save or print? Download your copy below. Still traveling and still adding ideas to our American bucket list recommendations. New ideas coming […]
This is part two from “Must Visit Cities”. Thinking about our choices of favorite cities we noticed a few things they seemed to have in common and it surprised even us. Maybe you’ll figure out what they are? Great cities make you feel welcome and leaves you wanting to be there. The first thing that […]
The Worlds Ten “Must Visit” Cities
The world is full of great cities, think Paris, Tokyo, Rome, Rio, and everyone has their own favorites. While we’ve visited a couple of hundred we do have some real favorites and we’re still exploring with, hopefully, a long way to go still. I’m not real sure what makes a city so appealing but I […]
There once was a time when vacations were two weeks at the beach or mountains and an ultimate trip was a whirlwind tour of Europe. Those were our parents holidays, now experienced travelers are looking for longer and more exotic adventures and travel companies are eager to help. Use the links below to visit some […]
With current news making people reluctant to travel internationally it’s good to know that America has a lot to offer those with a desire to travel…
A common sight around the world are still food halls, street markets and open-air markets. From France to Italy, Thailand to Budapest, almost everywhere you travel you will find people celebrating food in all its variety by shopping these small, specialized merchants in outdoor markets and city food halls.
Cleland In The News: Cleland Wildlife Park has pitched in to rescue animals from the recent horrific wildfires. More koalas have been translocated from bushfire-ravaged Kangaroo Island and will be housed at Cleland Wildlife Park to add to the recently established disease-free insurance population. The translocation was carried out by Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary and Cleland […]
The Small Museums of Florida and Georgia There was a time when small roadside attractions where the highlight of family road-trips. While they have been overshadowed by the mega-parks and major resorts, there are still a number of roadside gems that should be sought out – little pieces of history encased in small museums. If […]