Todays Image From Qaqortoq, Greenland

The Church Of Our Savior Qaqortoq

This church is one of six churches serving this remote town. Located in southern Greenland Qaqortoq is known for its colorful buildings and is one of the largest towns in Greenland. The town serves as a cultural center, hosting various festivals and events throughout the year. The town population is approximately 3,000 residents with another 500 plus people living within 25 miles of the town.

Sailing into Qaqortoq

The town is surrounded by stunning landscapes, including fjords, glaciers and mountains, making it a new and popular port of call for cruise ships.

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The Church of the Holy Sepulcher

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Exploring South America

with From Cartagena, Columbia to Ushuaia, Argentina the South American continent is an amazing land of natural wonders and human accomplishments. Explore the islands of the Galapagos or hike around Iguazu Falls, climb up to Machu Picchu or cruise through the Panama Canal. You can even cast off for a trip to Antarctica or walk…

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Where In The World #5?

It seems so other worldly, like Mars or the Moon but it’s right here on Earth. It’s so alien that the NASA space program uses it to test rovers and other equipment. Find the answer HERE. Here Are A Few Of Our More Recent Postings You might Find Interesting…

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Image Of The Day • The Wonder Of Rome At Night

There are few cities as magical as Rome at night. The area near the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the Arch of Constantine are a historical wonder that anyone visiting this city cannot miss, but do not pass up the opportunity to see them after sunset. It is a whole different experience.

Arch of Constantine

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Discovering Kruger National Park, South Africa

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Todays Images • Mykonos

The Iconic Windmills Of Mykonos. Traditionally, these windmills are heavy, three-story buildings made of stone, are circular in shape, reflecting the simple yet functional design typical of the Cycladic islands. They were primarily built by Venetians in the 16th century and continued to be constructed into the early 20th century for milling wheat. Mykonos is…

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Where In The World #4?

What country claims this baked treat as its own? This is a traditional European pastry made from sweet yeast dough. This unique treat is crafted by wrapping strips of the dough around a conical baking tube, which is then grilled usual over coals till it achieves a golden brown color and crispy exterior. Answer •…

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Civil Unrest, War, Natural Disasters and International Travel

We’re asking for your opinion… I think Clint Eastwood said it best; “If you’re looking for a guarantee in life, buy a toaster.” We have, over the years, visited over one hundred countries and on a few occasions we’ve found ourselves in some touchy situations, but we have always been cautious in selecting when and…

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New Pickpocket Scam In Barcelona

A Recent Incident In Barcelona

We’ve visited Barcelona almost a dozen times over the years without any real incidents, but a recent visit got off to a bad start. At 7:30 AM we grabbed a taxi from the airport to our rental apartment just outside the “Old Quarter”.

During the taxi ride our driver, a Pakistani who had lived here for twenty years, told us of an odd incident that had happened to him recently. He was coming back from a trip and walking down a street in central Barcelona with his suitcase when he got splashed with something that came from above. A passerby stopped and said it was a bird that splattered him. In mere seconds he came up with a damp cloth to help clean him up. He was asked to turn around so the stranger could wipe down his back and in an instant the man grabbed his suitcase and ran off and around a corner. By the time he got to the corner the man and the suitcase were nowhere to be seen. “Be careful my friends, this is not the Barcelona of yesterday”

The morning we arrived, after a couple hours sleep, we headed out to visit the “Old Quarter”. Only three or four blocks from our apartment we both got splattered down our backs. We had no idea what had happened but man walking behind us said it was bird droppings from up on the building. He lived just a few doors down and he would go get some wet rags. He was back in just a few seconds and as he wiped the back of my paint leg my wife saw him trying to get his hand into my front pant pocket. She yelled and he backed away. We quickly headed off down the street in the opposite direction..

That was not an accidental encounter but a carefully planned attack. The man was well dressed, clean shaven and probably in his forties. Everything happened so fast that we couldn’t process what was going on and I never felt that he was in my pocket.

Back at the apartment we realized that we were covered in yellowish white globs that smelled a lot like mustard and mayo. Based on the size of the splatter if it had been a bird it would have been the size of a large condor or maybe a flying ostrich. The man probably only failed at his attempted theft because I was wearing pickpocket resistant slacks. On the front of the right leg is a zippered pocket covered by a velcro flap just below the normal right pocket. Inside was several hundred US dollars and Euros along with a credit card and a drivers license. If I need to carry more I also use a pouch that attaches to my belt and it gets tucked inside my paints (the TSA body scanner doesn’t take kindly to leaving the pouch on) and its now looking like we need to start taking more protective efforts.

It’s always a solid idea to think defensively when going out in a new city and especially to avoid crowded areas. It’s called situational awareness.

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Historic Old Town Gdańsk’s

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Old Town Gdańsk ( Eng. spelling Gdansk ) is famous for its stunning architecture, historic character and amazing atmosphere that includes the iconic Main Town Hall Square and St. Mary’s Church. It all offersa a beautiful glimpse into the city’s history, but much of it is not what it seems.

The truth of Old Town Gdańsk is that it is mostly a recreation involving years of research, construction and restoration. Poland, and especially Gdańsk, were devastated by both the Germans and the Russians during WWII. The Invasion of Poland in 1939 by Nazi Germany marked the start of World War II, with the German battleship Schleswig-Holstein opening fire on the Polish-controlled harbor of Danzig, Gdańsks port.

Gdańsk suffered almost total destruction during the war from both sides, especially in the spring of 1945 when it became a last-ditch German stronghold against the Red Army’s advance on Berlin. Gdańsk had become a military stronghold after being remade into a German vision of what the city should look like featuring iconic German architecture.

The siege of Gdańsk and Danzig was launched by the Red Army against Nazi Germany’s occupied Poland in March 1945. Gdańsk was left in complete ruin due to the bombardments, street fighting, and resulting fires, with most of the city’s landmarks completely destroyed.

Gdansk 1945

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Image Of The Day • A Cat In A Door In Lisbon

We love Lisbon. Spending time there feels a bit like time travel but with modern conveniences. Time also seems to move slower and prices are surprisingly reasonable. Things are way to crazy in America so I think we’ll go back next month and decompress…

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Bangkok, An Overnight: A Must for Cruise Travelers

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Where In The World #2?

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Our Free Emergency Travel ID Card

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Todays Image • Norwegian Jade, Greece

The Norwegian Jade sits ready to sail from the Greek port of Piraeus. In the distance is the metropolitan city of Athens. Piraeus is a great port city in its own right but better known for being the port serving the Greek Capital.

For cruise ships visiting the port a fast and inexpensive subway ride can take you to the Acropolis station in just 40 minutes. Find everything you need to know about making the trip here:

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