McDonalds, Internationally A Name To Depend On

International Travel And Finding Refuge In McDonalds Love it or hate it, McDonalds has a huge international presence. There are few places internationally where you cannot find the “Golden Arches” and regionally some McDonalds have improved on the brand beyond what you find in the United States. As you travel there are a number ofContinue reading “McDonalds, Internationally A Name To Depend On”

Todays Image • Let’s Get This Thing Started

While sitting in a park in Sintra, Portugal a toddler walked away from its mother and climbed onto a merry-go-round that wasn’t in operation .Just was just too good an opportunity to resist… Portugal is renowned for its Atlantic coastline with stunning beaches where you can find golden sands and clear blue waters. One ofContinue reading “Todays Image • Let’s Get This Thing Started”

A Portuguese Treat

Visiting Portugal? One thing not to miss is the Portuguese pastries and one in particular. While most European countries have every right to be proud of their baking, each area usually has a particular speciality they call their own. In Portugal it’s the Almofada. The ‘almofada’ (in English it’s pillow) refers to a pastry inContinue reading “A Portuguese Treat”

Todays Image • Artists Riding In A Convertible

On a street in Malaga, Spain we passed a cafe with a large roll-down door that was decorated with a mural showing four people riding in a convertible. Painted by Leah Bedford, it was an impressive piece of art deserving of some attention. Three of the featured artists we knew: The forth we couldn’t placeContinue reading “Todays Image • Artists Riding In A Convertible”

Todays Image • Alms For The Poor

The Ajaccio Cathedral in Corsica Posted at the entrance of the Ajaccio Cathedral is a choir boy holding an alms box with the simple notation “Merci”. Ajaccio Cathedral is dedicated to Saint Mary, and is an important historical site located in Ajaccio, Corsica. It was built in the 17th century and is known for itsContinue reading “Todays Image • Alms For The Poor”

Port Of Call Stockholm, Sweden

Making The Most Of Your Visit To Stockholm Stockholm is often referred to as the city of islands. Geographically Stockholm is very large and occupies literally dozens of islands. With the Stockholm archipelago located some 27 miles from the Baltic, cruising in or out past incredible scenery is a memorable experience. Stockholm was founded inContinue reading “Port Of Call Stockholm, Sweden”