A Stop In The Resort Village of Flåm The tiny village of Flåm is actually an active cruise port and one of the most popular destinations in Norway, attracting thousands of visitors. Scandinavians from all over are drawn to its stunning scenery with steep, forested mountainsides with hundreds of waterfalls plunging into the blue fjord.Continue reading “Port of Call Flåm, Norway”
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What’s Causing Homelessness?
On a recent visit to Halifax, Nova Scotia we arranged a tour out to Peggy’s Cove. As we left town we drove by several downtown parks containing homeless tent encampments. When we asked our guide what was going on she had an interesting response. She said that this had sprung up only a few yearsContinue reading “What’s Causing Homelessness?”
Revisiting D-Day On Veterans Day
A Salute To All Those Who Served Veterans Day is more a time to remember than a holiday and we all should give thanks for those who served this country regardless of who they were. Following is a return visit to the location of one of the America’s most horrific battles and one of ourContinue reading “Revisiting D-Day On Veterans Day”
Is There A Spring In Norway?
Cloudy With A Chance Of Cold! Crossing the North Sea recently for a late Spring cruise up the Norwegian coast the scene above was our first glimpse of Norway. For the next week we were mostly surrounded by snow covered mountains. Those cold, stark landscapes may suggest why the Vikings were always gone pillaging theContinue reading “Is There A Spring In Norway?”
Vigo, Spain A Port Of Call
Vigo, is a port city located in the northwestern region of Spain, in Galicia. Its history dates back to ancient times, with evidence of human settlements in the area since the Paleolithic era. The first known settlers in the Vigo area were Celtic tribes, who established a settlement called “Vicus” around the 3rd century BC.Continue reading “Vigo, Spain A Port Of Call”
Passau Cathedral Germany
Located in Passau, St. Stephen’s Cathedral, is a baroque church dating back to 1688 and dedicated to Saint Stephen, Christianity’s first martyr. The first church was built in 730 AD on the site of the current cathedral. The current cathedral is an impressive baroque structure dominating the center of Passau 328 ft. in length andContinue reading “Passau Cathedral Germany”
The Intentional Travelers 