Image Of The Day • Lunch On The Waterfront

Yachts sitting out at anchor, quant restaurants lining the waterfront, side streets filled with upscale shops, welcome to the French Riviera.

Villefranche on the French Riviera is a remarkable seaside town situated between Monte Carlo and Nice and one of the Mediterranean’s more popular cruise ship ports of call. It is actually a quite seaside town with it’s full name being Villefranche-sur-Mer and it is only a fifteen minute train ride away from the gambling and glamour of Monaco.

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When Our Travel Plans Fell Apart

Spending Time Around Our Backyard It feels a bit like being put on restriction and sent to my room for a while as punishment. 2026 was planned with a number of travel itineraries, but things fell apart early on. The first being our fourth try to exploring Egypt. It seems there are several places that…

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Are Bloggers Victims of Social Media Algorithms?

Blogging & Are We Being Played? There’s a lot in the news lately about the social media companies manipulating our children online to keep them engaged and how much harm it may be doing. It is obvious that these entities know a great deal about human psychology and how to take advantage of people online.…

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Standing Watch Above The Rhine

People, places and captured moments selected from The Intentional Travelers photo collection. Marksburg Castle on the Rhine River Marksburg Castle, a majestic fortress located above the town of Braubach in Rhineland, Germany. This castle holds the unique distinction of being the only hilltop fortress on the Rhine that has never been captured or destroyed. Originally…

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The Church of the Holy Sepulcher

The History Behind The Celebration Of Easter Without question the holiest site in all of Christendom is located in the Christian Quarter of Jerusalem. It represents the location where Jesus was crucified and where his body was laid to rest. Today there is a high level of certainty that the location has been actually identified.…

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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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Exploring Florida’s Circle B Bar Reserve

Circle B Bar Ranch in Lakeland Repurposed

The Circle B Bar Reserve is a 1,265-acre Florida nature preserve occupying land that was once the Circle B Bar Ranch in Lakeland, Florida. It is home to a large mix of wildlife and is a popular destination for hiking, biking, horseback riding, birdwatching, and fishing. Common wildlife include alligators, deer, wild turkeys, sandhill cranes, bobcats, and a wide variety of wading birds. The reserve has hiking trails, a nature and visitors center, picnic shelters, a playground.and horseback riding,

The Circle B Bar Reserve is now the home of Polk County Nature Discovery Center. The facilities at Circle B Bar Reserve were opened November 2008 and are free of charge. The Center is the information center for the park’s hiking trails, offering educational opportunities about the natural environment and recreation options, and features exhibits about the surrounding local environment in an indoor setting. Stop by the Nature Discovery Center before you hit the trails.

History Of The Circle B Bar Ranch

The shore of Lake Hancock was home to this region’s first settlers. In 1949, Al and Betty Bellotto bought a property and founded the Cattle B Bar Ranch. Their success in the citrus and cattle industries and desire to conserve open spaces expanded the ranch to more than 1200 acres. In 1994, the people of Polk County, recognizing the need to protect natural areas, funded the Polk County Environmental Lands Program with support from the Southwest Florida Management District. The property that would become the Circle B Bar Reserve was purchased from the Bellotto Family in 2000 for the enhancement and protection of the Upper Peace River Watershed.

Polk County Nature Discovery Center

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Todays Image • Go Take A Hike, Perth!


King’s Park Perth, Australia


King’s Park in Perth is a remarkable place for hiking with several miles of trails. Hike and stroll past ponds, war memorials, great overlooks with spectacular city views and across one incredible foot bridge. The Lotterywest Federation Treetop Walkway allows you to walk high above the park to explore the ecosystem high above the ground. Great for bird watching

Treetop Walkway

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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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Image Of The Day • Front Row Seat

There’s a lot to like about the cruising life, but the idea of getting a glass of wine, finding a comfortable seat and sitting back while watching the world go by has no equal. From Iceland to Antarctica, Bora Bora to Kotor and everywhere in between cruising can take you there in style!

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Hidden Gems: Florida’s Small Museums to Visit

A Few Attractions Well Worth Your Time There was a time when small roadside attractions where the highlight of family road-trips to Florida. Today they have been overshadowed by the mega-parks and major resorts, but there are still a number of roadside gems that you should explore – amazing little pieces of history encased in…

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Image Of The Day • A Fairy Tales End

The End Of A Hollywood Fairy Tale

In an alcove in Saint Nicholas Cathedral in Monaco known as the Chapel of the Princes, is the casket of the American actress, Grace Kelly.

Grace Kelly was a highly acclaimed Hollywood actress in the 1950s. She starred in several classic films such as Rear Window, To Catch a Thief, and The Country Girl, for which she won the Academy Award for Best Actress. In 1956, Grace Kelly married Prince Rainier III of Monaco and retired from acting at the peak of her career to focus on her royal duties and her family.

Saint Nicholas Cathedral

She was laid to rest in the Grimaldi family vault in the Chapel of the Princes because of her marriage to Prince Rainier III of Monaco making her the Princess of Monaco. She died in a car accident in Monaco in 1982.

Chapel of the Princes

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Bangkok, An Overnight: A Must for Cruise Travelers

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Where In The World #2?

Sure, It’s A Hard Rock Cafe, But Where Is It? Guess before you scroll down and let us know how you did… Located at the very end of the world is the Hard Rock Cafe Ushuaia, Argentina. Civilization can’t be found any further south than Ushuaia and this one boasts three levels of indoor dining…

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Our Free Emergency Travel ID Card

YOU REALLY NEED THIS CARD! In an uncertain world you can never be too prepared.and that goes double for international travel. Will your health insurance cover you overseas? In an emergency how will foriegn officials know who to contact and how? In addition to your passport you really need to cary an additional emergency ID…

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Where In The World #1?

It’s Often Those Small Ports That Make Cruising Special Cruising has become increasingly popular for a number of obvious reasons, but one advantage that offers real appeal for us is often neglected by many cruise fans. It’s those small out of the way ports. In selecting a cruise there are dozens of ports of call…

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Image Of The Day • The Wonder Of Iguazú Falls

Deep in Argentina’s Amazon rain forest is one of Nature’s Seven Wonders Of The World, Iguazú Falls

Located on the border of Argentina and Brazil, it is a stunning waterfall system that consists of 275 individual fall sections in the Iguazú River. It is considered one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature and has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Surrounding Iguazu Falls is the Iguazu National Park in Argentina and the Iguaçu National Park in Brazil, both of which are home to a diverse range of flora and fauna. The area is known for its lush rainforests and wildlife.

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Todays Image • Just Dandelions?

Okay, it’s just a dandelion – so what? Well the problem is, you weren’t there and I must admit I did a bad job of making it obvious why I took this photograph. What’s special about this clump of dandelions is that they are 18″+ tall. If you’re going to Alaska keep a look out…

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A Simple Grave Marker In Alaska

A Short Story While hiking up to Skagway Falls in Alaska we passed through the Gold Rush Cemetery where there are numerous headstones and markers with many well over a hundred years old. The cemetery is located on a slope with graves spaced at random, many markers are difficult to read and some contain little…

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Port of Call Mykonos

Mykonos (Also Mikonos), Greece The name Mykonos actually refers to the island as well as the major town. The Greek islands attract people from all over the world and the most popular of them is Mykonos. It features an exciting nightlife and a cosmopolitan atmosphere that attracts visitors of all ages. The island has a…

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