Basilica of the National Vow Quito, Ecuador

The Basilica of the National Vow is a new Gothic style cathedral, considered to be the most significant religious site in Ecuador in terms of design, and one of the most impressive in South Americas. This basilica was inspired by Notre Dame in Paris; its construction began in 1892 and was completed in 1988. TheContinue reading “Basilica of the National Vow Quito, Ecuador”

Port Call Copenhagen, Denmark

The city’s historic centre is remarkable with culture, great restaurants, attractions and fun things to do. To enjoy Copenhagen consider visiting Tivoli Gardens, exploring Nyhavn, checking out the Little Mermaid statue, visit Christiansborg Palace, and take a canal tour. The heart of this city is Copenhagen Central Station, bordering the trendy Vesterbro. It is aContinue reading “Port Call Copenhagen, Denmark”

Legoland, Florida’s Other Theme Park

A little over an hours drive from Disney World or Busch Gardens, Tampa is another theme park with special appeal for the three to eight year old set and it won’t bust the family budget. Located on the grounds of the old and iconic Cypress Gardens this Legoland has a decidedly Florida flavor.  While itContinue reading “Legoland, Florida’s Other Theme Park”

Katoomba Falls, Australia

It is less than two and a half hour train ride from Sydney, Australia out to Katoomba in the Blue Mountains making it a great day trip. Katoomba Falls – Pretty much everyone who visits the Blue Mountains plans on seeing Katoomba Falls, whether it’s from one of the many fantastic viewpoints on hiking trails,Continue reading “Katoomba Falls, Australia”

A Gaudi Inspired Park In Peru – Lima’s Parque del Amor

There’s a small park that gets a lot of attention located in Miraflores on the Malecon de la Reserva (a six mile cliff top pedestrian walkway). It’s the Parque del Amor and it’s just after the bridge at the intersection with Malecon Balta. This attractive little park is dedicated to Lima’s lovers and it providesContinue reading “A Gaudi Inspired Park In Peru – Lima’s Parque del Amor”

Considering An Ancient Apocalypse

It was an unthinkable landscape with massive torrents of water fifty to a hundred miles wide sweeping over the land. The flowing water was up to fifty feet deep in places and it swept away hills and carved out canyons. This apocalypse covered much of North America, Europe and Asia with huge amounts of lifeContinue reading “Considering An Ancient Apocalypse”