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”
Category Archives: Odds n’ Ends
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”
Love Locks Become An Epidemic
A Statement of Love Goes Viral We weren’t aware of love locks before about a decade or so ago but now as we travel we come across collections of padlocks attached to bridges, fences and other public structures everywhere. It wasn’t difficult to figure out what was going on by all the couples names engravedContinue reading “Love Locks Become An Epidemic”
The Intentional Travelers 