Cruise itineraries are always expanding to include new destinations. Greenland is currently enjoying an explosion in visiting cruise ships that both make port calls as well as sailing Greenland’s waters. Cruising along Greenland’s coast, sailing into its inside passages and making port calls in its towns is one of those once in a lifetime experiences.Continue reading “Cruising Greenland”
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Walking Past A Street Sign…
This street sign was found during a walk around the town of Qaqortoq. A local young lady walking by was asked about the sign and how it’s pronounced. While her speaking the word sounded completely alien, it sounded pleasant and she explained it is a local favorite song that means “I think of you everyContinue reading “Walking Past A Street Sign…”
Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
A Cruise Port The Revival Of A Canadian City The Cape Breton Development Corporation or DEVCO was a federal crown corporation established in 1967 to oversee the coal mining industry in Cape Breton and was the economic heart of the region. Coal and a steel mill provided jobs for a majority of the population alongContinue reading “Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada”
Liverpool’s Bombed Out Church
The Church Of St. Luke, Liverpool, England This landmark church is commonly referred to as the bombed-out church. It was constructed between 1811 and 1832. Besides being intended as a parish church it was also to be used as a ceremonial venue by the city government as well as a concert hall. St. Luke’s wasContinue reading “Liverpool’s Bombed Out Church”
An Incident In Amsterdam
In the past number of years it has seemed that the world is becoming increasingly dangerous. Maybe not life threatening but a bit more problematic. We’ve always been cautious travelers taking care to avoid being targets for pickpockets and not venturing into neighborhoods that might seem qustionable. We were recently in Amsterdam and the lastContinue reading “An Incident In Amsterdam”
A Remarkable Museum Find In Dover
The Dover Museum in Dover, England is one of the oldest museums in Kent England. It was originally founded in 1836 and is now one of the county’s premier tourist attractions. Even better the admission is free. Much of its new popularity has come from the addition of the Dover Bronze Age Boat. In 1991Continue reading “A Remarkable Museum Find In Dover”
The Intentional Travelers 