Above Sydney, Australia’s iconic Opera House seen across Circle Quay from The Rocks. It was designed by Danish architect Jorn Utzon after an international design competition and opened in 1973 after a long and difficult construction process. The idea for the Sydney Opera House dates back to the 1940s, when the New South Wales governmentContinue reading “The Sydney Opera House”
Category Archives: Odds n’ Ends
Houseplants And Traveling
If you have indoor houseplants, they require care when you are away and extended trips can take a toll on your houseplants. Unlike cats and dogs, there is no kennel where you can take your houseplants and pay for someone to make sure they get the light and water they need. If you have goodContinue reading “Houseplants And Traveling”
In Praise Of McDonalds Internationally
International Travel And Finding Refuge In McDonalds Love it or hate it, McDonalds has a huge international presence. There are few places internationally where you cannot find the “Golden Arches” and regionally some McDonalds have improved on the brand beyond what you find in the United States. As you travel there are a number ofContinue reading “In Praise Of McDonalds Internationally”
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”
Prepaid Travel, Insurance And Force Majorie
The escalating situation in the Middle East has had a serious impact on many frequent international travelers. For those that have plans that include the Middle East there are now concerns about an increase in terrorist attacks, getting stranded by air travel shutting down and getting caught up in civil unrest. Currently Westerners are particularlyContinue reading “Prepaid Travel, Insurance And Force Majorie”
The Intentional Travelers 