There is an odd looking aircraft sitting in a park in Normandy, France. It’s a large aircraft and the first thing that strikes you is it doesn’t have any engines or propellors. It sits just 25 yards from a bridge over the Caen Canal and it turns out that it has a remarkable story. PegasusContinue reading “Going To Pegasus Bridge”
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Image Of The Day • A Fairy Tales End
The End Of A Hollywood Fairy Tale In an alcove in Saint Nicholas Cathedral in Monaco known as the Chapel of the Princes, is the casket of the American actress, Grace Kelly. Grace Kelly was a highly acclaimed Hollywood actress in the 1950s. She starred in several classic films such as Rear Window, To CatchContinue reading “Image Of The Day • A Fairy Tales End”
Todays Image • Esztergom, Hungary
Esztergom, Hungary is located about 44 miles from Budapest and was originally the religious and political center of Hungary. Featured above is the Basilica of Esztergom, Esztergom Castle and Vizivaros Parish Church. The Basilica of Esztergom, is a Roman Catholic basilica and the largest Christian building in Hungary. Located on a hill high above theContinue reading “Todays Image • Esztergom, Hungary”
A Brief History Of South Africa
Afrikaans, The Zulu Kingdom, The Europeans And Nelson Mandela The history of South Africa is markably different than most of Africa. From the early European settlers to the colonial wars to its transition to a real democracy this country took a different path. Nelson Mandela was exactly the right man at the right time toContinue reading “A Brief History Of South Africa”
Sengan-en Garden In Kagoshima
Sengan-en Garden is a traditional Japanese landscape garden boasting picturesque views of the Sakurajima Volcano, Kinko Bay and some interesting archeological sites. It was built in the 17th century by the Shimazu clan, who ruled the Satsuma domain for over 700 years. The garden boasts diverse features, including traditional Japanese structures, a pond, and aContinue reading “Sengan-en Garden In Kagoshima”
The Ten Thousand Buddhas
The Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery, located in Sha Tin, Hong Kong, is a famous Buddhist temple known for its stunning setting and the thousands of Buddha statues found throughout the complex. The monastery is a popular attraction and a significant Buddhist religious site in Hong Kong. The Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery, Hong Kong was foundedContinue reading “The Ten Thousand Buddhas”
The Intentional Travelers 