Today’s Image • The Yellow Submarine

Look familiar? It has a surprising similarity to the The Yellow Submarine in the 1968 animated musical fantasy film by the Beatles based on the song sung by Ringo. This Yellow Submarine sits outside the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco in Monte Carlo. It is named Submarine Anorep 1 and was built in 1966, which was theContinue reading “Today’s Image • The Yellow Submarine”

Visiting The Rhône River Valley

Touring Through The Heart Of France Overlooked in favor of Paris, Rome, the Mediterranean beaches and the Alps, the Rhône region of France extends up the heart of France from Marseille on the Mediterranean, through historic Avignon, and includes Arles, the Roman city of Vienne, Lyon, France’s culinary heart and west of the Rhône inContinue reading “Visiting The Rhône River Valley”

Our Atlas Of Destinations

Looking to travel? Interested in information on a specific destination? Click on any of the maps below for quick access to collections of links for articles on destinations grouped by region. Information on hundreds of cities, featuring character, attractions, using public transportation and more. ENTER SEARCH TERM Join Us Haven’t joined us yet? Sign upContinue reading “Our Atlas Of Destinations”

In Remembrance Of D-Day

Sunset at a very special beach. Erected in the surf at the invasion beach designated Omaha, this memorial is dedicated to the allied soldiers who stormed the beaches on June 6th, 1944 in Normandy France. Still today it remains the single largest seaborne assault ever, involving 156,000 soldiers being put ashore that day along withContinue reading “In Remembrance Of D-Day”

Getting Around Prague

Prague is a fascinating city with a number of historic districts. The most convenient and cost-effective way to get around Prague is to use public transportation either by metro, tram, and bus. The city has an extensive network of public transportation that covers all the major tourist destinations and neighborhoods. The metro system consists ofContinue reading “Getting Around Prague”

A Walking Tour Of Lisbon

Looking for a great way to tour Lisbon for free? Consider a walking tour of Lisbon. This popular free tour takes a journey through the most iconic spots in the Portuguese capital, immersing you in the past and the present of the city. You can book right up to the start time, as long asContinue reading “A Walking Tour Of Lisbon”