The island of Gotland, Sweden has been a popular holiday destination for Swedes and other Scandinavians for a long time. There is a good airport, frequent ferry service and it has recently become a Baltic cruise itinerary port of call. Where Your Ship Docks Gotland has good port facilities and cruise ships will usually tieContinue reading “Port of Call Visby, Gotland Sweden”
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Port Of Call Tallinn, Estonia
The Baltic Port Of Tallinn, Estonia The country of Estonia’s population is approximately 1.3 million people predominantly Estonian, but with a significant Russian-speaking minority. One of the more famous cultural events in Tallinn is The Tallinn Song Festival.signature event in Estonia, celebrating choral music and the heritage of Estonia’s singing revolution. It typically takes placeContinue reading “Port Of Call Tallinn, Estonia”
Todays Image • An Architectural Marvel In Estonia
The Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Tallinn is a stunning example of Russian Revival architecture, featuring intricate frescoes and ornate domes. Built in the early 20th century, the cathedral symbolizes the Russian influence in Estonia and stands as a reminder of the country’s complex relationship and history with Russia and the Soviet Union. It is theContinue reading “Todays Image • An Architectural Marvel In Estonia”
The Amazing Museum of Vasa
Unarguably, Stockholm Sweden’s number one attraction is a remarkable failure of incredible proportions and still a place not to be missed by anyone visiting Stockholm. It is the Vasa Museum and it’s the final resting place of a 17th-century Swedish warship. The ship is without a doubt the best preserved and most complete 17th-century shipContinue reading “The Amazing Museum of Vasa”
Todays Image • Everyone Needs A Hero
Perhaps today we have become a culture that rejects most of the pasts heros and we have become poorer for it. Any visit to Budapest should include a visit to Hero’s Square where Hungary celebrates her heros. Above is a statue of Huba often noted as one of the legendary figures in Hungarian history, symbolizingContinue reading “Todays Image • Everyone Needs A Hero”
Todays Image From Qaqortoq, Greenland
The Church Of Our Savior Qaqortoq This church is one of six churches serving this remote town. Located in southern Greenland Qaqortoq is known for its colorful buildings and is one of the largest towns in Greenland. The town serves as a cultural center, hosting various festivals and events throughout the year. The town populationContinue reading “Todays Image From Qaqortoq, Greenland”
The Intentional Travelers 