In surveys about travel bucket lists Paris still reigns. Of all the world’s cities Paris has inspired more notable personalities to praise it than virtually any other… “We will always have Paris” is one of the movies most memorable lines. Spoken by Rick (Humphrey Bogart) to Ilsa Lund (Ingrid Bergman) in the movie classic Casablanca.Continue reading “Todays Image • There Will Always Be Paris!”
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Todays Image • A French Steam Train
Mastrou, or Ardèche Train, on the Vivarais railway line is a metre gauge railway excursion line, over 20 miles long, connecting Lamastre and Saint-Jean-de-Muzols, near Tournon-sur-Rhône. The steam train and engine, both listed Historic Monuments, offer a chance to explore the rugged canyon while experiencing a bygone steam era. The Ardèche is a French departmentContinue reading “Todays Image • A French Steam Train”
Todays Image • Evening In Prague
Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, an incredible city steeped in history and culture. The Vltava River is a prominent feature of the city’s landscape and plays a significant role in its history and culture. It divides the city into two main parts: the Old Town and the Lesser Town, which are connected byContinue reading “Todays Image • Evening In Prague”
Todays Image • Iguazu Falls
Iguazu Falls is on the Iguazu River on the border between Argentina and Brazil. It is the largest waterfall system in the world. The falls are are located in Iguazu National Park on the Argentine side and Iguaçu National Park on the Brazilian side. The falls are made up of 275 individual waterfalls, with theContinue reading “Todays Image • Iguazu Falls”
Today’s Image • Forsyth Park In Savannah
In the center of old Savannah sits the city’s largest park with its centerpiece a nineteenth century fountain. The city planners worked to emulate Parisian elements when designing this city. According to some historical accounts, the fountain is an exact replica of the Fontaine des Mers in Paris but that is only a legend. ItContinue reading “Today’s Image • Forsyth Park In Savannah”
Is There A Spring In Norway?
Cloudy With A Chance Of Cold! Crossing the North Sea recently for a late Spring cruise up the Norwegian coast the scene above was our first glimpse of Norway. For the next week we were mostly surrounded by snow covered mountains. Those cold, stark landscapes may suggest why the Vikings were always gone pillaging theContinue reading “Is There A Spring In Norway?”
