That’s becoming the question… This is the first in a series exploring what little I’ve learned about the world wide web and attempts to grow my image on the internet. I’ve devoted a lot of effort exploring how to optimize SEO, making use of social media, employing networking, improving online presence and the real questionContinue reading “To Blog Or Not To Blog”
Category Archives: Odds n’ Ends
The Knights Hall Of Akko Israel
The Knights Fortifications Of Acre, Israel On the Mediterranean coast in Israel is the city of Acre and within the city is a quarter square mile site known as Old Akka. Beginning in the 12th century, Akka became the stronghold of Christian Crusaders in the Holy Land. In building their fortress the knights dug tunnels,Continue reading “The Knights Hall Of Akko Israel”
Denali Alaska – What’s In A Name?
Who decides what a mountain should be called or officially named. Internationally there is no recognized system of naming that is universal. Most countries have adopted an official form for naming landmarks, like mountains and rivers with a majority of names being simply passed down from historic names. In America as with most things, it’sContinue reading “Denali Alaska – What’s In A Name?”
Historic Mount Rushmore
American History is Alive in the Stone of South Dakota Lately national patriotism seems to be only worthy of contempt by some people. I’m not sure what a community becomes if it stops celebrating the people and events that contributed to making it what it is? In many instances the monuments themselves can leave usContinue reading “Historic Mount Rushmore”
Visiting Gardens
Gardens are a human obsession. We’re not talking about tomatoes and corn but flowers and trees and ornamental bushes. In traveling there are always gardens to be explored and incredible gems to be discovered. It is difficult to spend time in a garden and not have your soul refreshed. Perhaps Francis Bacon said it best;Continue reading “Visiting Gardens”
Travel & Money, Money, Money
Converting Cash And Using Cards Plastic money is now one of life’s major conveniences but when traveling internationally there are a number of things to look for and do to prevent getting ripped off. Using Credit Cards Is Your Card Travel Friendly? – Before you travel check your credit card institutions policies on foreign currencyContinue reading “Travel & Money, Money, Money”
The Intentional Travelers 