Odds n’ Ends – Page 20 – The Intentional Travelers

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Today is a holiday celebrating one the country’s greatest Black Americans, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and sadly, for now, his dream is being forgotten. I have vivid memories of that sunny day in Washington, D.C. on August 28th 1963. I was a teenager and along with my best friend, we spent hours riding busesContinue reading “Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.”

Self Care Travel

What Is Self Care? Self-care is a concept that encompasses activities that we do deliberately in order to take care of our mental, emotional, and physical health. Self-care can include a wide range of activities. While self-care and cruising may seem like two unrelated topics, they can actually be quite complementary. Cruising can provide anContinue reading “Self Care Travel”

The Sydney Opera House

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”

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?”