Category Archives: Odds n’ Ends

There Are Times When You Really Have To Go!

International Travel And Finding Restrooms Traveling around the world there is one challenge that seems to regularly show up and that’s where to go? I don’t mean as in travel but really go. When at home in America it’s something we take for granted. We Americans believe it is a public right and resent anyContinue reading “There Are Times When You Really Have To Go!”

Remembering The Attack On Pearl Harbor December 7, 1941

On December 7, 1941, the Japanese Navy launched a surprise attack on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The attack began at 7:48 am and lasted for about two hours, resulting in the deaths of 2,403 Americans and the destruction of numerous ships and aircraft. The attack was a major turning point inContinue reading “Remembering The Attack On Pearl Harbor December 7, 1941”

Discover Esztergom: Hungary’s Often Overlooked Gem

Most people visiting Hungary think Budapest is the historic center of the country but Hungary was actually born in Esztergom To catch the train from Budapest to Esztergom, depart from the Budapest Nyugati Pályaudvar station, which has frequent trains that take about an hour to arrive. Tickets cost around US$3.25 one way. From the EsztergomContinue reading “Discover Esztergom: Hungary’s Often Overlooked Gem”

Exploring Georgia’s Amazing Wineries

Late last summer we spent a couple of weeks driving around the north Georgia mountains, hiking and visiting wineries. Georgia wines are really worth experiencing. In general, their quality is good and the wineries were fun to visit. We had planned this trip for the spring but than had to postpone and didn’t update ourContinue reading “Exploring Georgia’s Amazing Wineries”

Discover Anasazi State Park In Utah

A Surprise While Driving Utah’s Hogsback Route 12 Utah’s Scary Hogsback Route 12 The Anasazi State Park and Excavations Located along the two lane Route 12, near Boulder Mountain is the Anasazi State Park and archaeological site. A remarkable gem well worth stopping by for a visit should you be exploring the parks of Utah.Continue reading “Discover Anasazi State Park In Utah”