Thermal Basins Yellowstone National Park “Land of the burning ground” is the name given by North American tribes for the thermally active sites in the Yellowstone area. Many popular hiking trails in Yellowstone are thought to be on trails of Indigenous peoples dating back roughly 12,000 years, when at the end of the last iceContinue reading “Image Of The Day • Land Of Big Smoke”
Category Archives: Destinations
The Port Of Livorno – Gateway To Pisa And Florence
Touring Florence From The Port Of Livorno There are a number of cruise ports that are notable because of there location and the ease of getting to very popular destinations. From Ravenna for Venice, to Athen’s port of Pireaus to Yokohama near Tokyo but near the top of that list is Livorno, Italy for itsContinue reading “The Port Of Livorno – Gateway To Pisa And Florence”
Wonders Inside The Rock
Known in ancient times as the Pillars of Hercules, the twin mountains of Gibraltar in Europe and Monte Hacho in Africa mark the entrance to the Mediterranean. The Atlas Mountains stretch across northwestern Africa ending at a narrow straight that connects the Atlantic Ocean with the Mediterranean Sea known as the Strait of Gibraltar. OnContinue reading “Wonders Inside The Rock”
Amazing Art Displayed In Gardens
Just the other day I found an article about a continuing garden exhibit of Chihuly glass sculptures in Seattle, Washington and that had me remembering our visit to Fairchild Gardens in Miami some twenty years ago. If you live near Seattle or are visiting put this garden on your list of must see attractions. ChihulyContinue reading “Amazing Art Displayed In Gardens”
Time In Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur The Star Of Malaysia Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, is a modern city known for its skyscrapers like the Petronas Twin Towers, expansive shopping malls, and an exciting nightlife. The city offers a mix of traditional and contemporary architecture, representing its diverse cultural heritage. Despite being a major city, Kuala Lumpur boasts numerous green spacesContinue reading “Time In Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia”
Image Of The Day • Ultimate Graffiti
The Lennon Wall in Prague, Czech Republic, started during the 1980s as a tribute to John Lennon, and was inspired by the song Imagine. It became a symbol of peace and non-violent resistance to an authoritarian order. It was a political focus point for young Czechs rebelling against the communist regime. The wall lives onContinue reading “Image Of The Day • Ultimate Graffiti”
