Ketchikan, Port of Call Alaska

By 1936 there were seven canneries working, producing almost two million cases of salmon a season. The need for lumber fostered the Ketchikan Spruce Mills built in 1903, which operated for over 70 years. The lumber industry collapsed when the Clinton administration moved to reduce timber cutting in Alaska by having the U.S. Forest serviceContinue reading “Ketchikan, Port of Call Alaska”

Visiting Israel’s Ports Of Call

Visiting The Cruise Ports Of Call In Israel There are 116 miles of Mediterranean coast in western Israel stretching from Lebanon in the north to the Gaza Strip in the south. The two major ports of call for cruise ships are Ashdod just north of Gaza and Haifa another 70 miles north. Ashdod is withinContinue reading “Visiting Israel’s Ports Of Call”

Todays Featured Street Art • Tahiti

Street Art in Tahiti. Often it’s difficult to see the message or even put a name to the creation but there are a number of street artists at work in Papeete. Soon available in giclée prints in several sizes, custom printed for each individual order on archival, museum grade paper using fade resistant inks. DropContinue reading “Todays Featured Street Art • Tahiti”

Juneau, Alaska -A Port of Call

A Day in Juneau Probably the most isolated state capital in the United States and one of two that you cannot drive to (Hawaii). It is also one of the most frequented cities on Alaska cruise itineraries. Besides being isolated and the states capital it also has a much to offer. Where Your Ship DocksContinue reading “Juneau, Alaska -A Port of Call”

Cruising And Alaska’s Amazing Glaciers

Cruising Alaska is probably on most peoples bucket list. All the major cruise lines offer itineraries as do a number of the smaller cruise companies. If you’re looking for a cruise recommendation Alaska’s glaciers is high on most lists. Alaska has a lot to see and almost any cruise will be a memorable experience butContinue reading “Cruising And Alaska’s Amazing Glaciers”

Todays Featured Street Art • Norway #1

Mixed Street Art Wall in Norway. This is a more recent trend in many cities in Norway. Standing nine feet tall this is only a segment of a block long wall of interesting street art in Stavanger. Soon available in giclée prints in several sizes, custom printed for each individual order on archival, museum gradeContinue reading “Todays Featured Street Art • Norway #1”