Category Archives: Destinations

Inverness, Scotland

Visiting Inverness and Loch Ness While the city is a hub of the Scottish highlands it is actually most famous as the largest town near Loch Ness and the mythological monster that is claimed to live in its depths. Still the city is the cultural capital of the Scottish Highlands and is situated on theContinue reading “Inverness, Scotland”

Pearl Harbor, Hawaii

On December 7, 1941, the Japanese Navy launched a surprise attack on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The attack began at 7:48 am and lasted for about two hours, resulting in the deaths of 2,403 Americans and the destruction of numerous ships and aircraft. The attack was a major turning point inContinue reading “Pearl Harbor, Hawaii”

Travel, Money, Debit Cards & ATMs

International Travel And Using ATMs Some time ago traveling internationally meant getting foreign currency from your bank or going to a money exchange at your destination (never use the ones at the airport). Today things have changed a lot, credit cards are accepted everywhere and ATMs are common internationally. Money Preferences Credit Cards – OftenContinue reading “Travel, Money, Debit Cards & ATMs”

The Historic Charleston, South Carolina

Spend Some Time With A Classy Lady It has been a number of years (actually a few decades) since we last visited and, while it is hard to believe that a city, which is over two and a half centuries old, can change a lot in that time, it really has and much for theContinue reading “The Historic Charleston, South Carolina”

A Visit To Peggy’s Cove

Peggy’s Cove, Nova Scotia, Canada The number one visitor destination in the Canadian Maritimes is Peggy’s Cove, Nova Scotia. In addition to being a popular tourist attraction it is also a preservation area and an artists’ colony featuring a number of galleries and shops. Although the lighthouse no longer operates, during summer the famous landmarkContinue reading “A Visit To Peggy’s Cove”