Planning a trip to Iceland? Want some advice on what to pack? Short answer – lots and lots of layers. Here’s a sampling on what you can expect… These are all images from late May to Early June. In a single day you can experience warm sunshine, rain, snow, sleet and cold wind gusts. WhateverContinue reading “An Icelandic Spring??”
Category Archives: Europe
Exploring The Iron Gate Gorge
A Magnificent Canyon Along Europe’s Danube River The Iron Gate, also known as the Đerdap Gorge, is situated between Romania and Serbia and is one of the most scenic stretches along the Danube river. The Iron Gate is a natural gorge formed by the Carpathian Mountains on the Romanian side and the Balkan Mountains onContinue reading “Exploring The Iron Gate Gorge”
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”
Todays Images • An Irish Getaway By The Sea
It might not be the tropical Caribbean and the water trends to the cool side but in Ireland if you fancy a few days by the sea, Dunmore East is a great option. Cliff top hiking, pocket beaches, great golf course, a number of B&Bs and good restaurants… Here Are A Few Our More RecentContinue reading “Todays Images • An Irish Getaway By The Sea”
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”
Image Of The Day • The Executioner’s House
While walking through Passau, Germany one afternoon we passed a square with an ominous looking building at one end. The sign shows a hooded character holding an ax with the inscription in bold red letters of “Scharfrichter Haus”. A quick translation provided us with executioner’s house. While I was taking a picture a local walkedContinue reading “Image Of The Day • The Executioner’s House”
The Intentional Travelers 