There are a number of great cities well suited to urban hiking but near the top of that list is Florence, Italy. With culture, gardens, history, incredible shopping and great restaurants at every turn you’ll need several days to do this city justice. What makes this city so special? It’s because the Enlightenment or RenaissanceContinue reading “Urban Walks In Florence, Italy”
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Image Of The Day • O Sereo?
Since its installation in 1991, the prominently placed statue has been the subject of heated controversy, despite the fact that it is the work of the renowned Galician sculptor Francisco Leiro Lois. Still, some consider it the new icon of Vigo. O Sereo is a steel sculpture created by Francisco Leiro that is commonly referredContinue reading “Image Of The Day • O Sereo?”
Todays Image • A King’s Ransom
A Tale Of Richard The Lionheart The town of Dürnstein on the Danube in Austria sits below the ruins of Trifels Castle where King Richard I was held prisoner. King Richard I ‘The Lionheart’ was taken prisoner in 1192 in Austria after the Third Crusade. He and his knights were sailing home from the Crusades byContinue reading “Todays Image • A King’s Ransom”
Discovering Frank Lloyd Wright In Florida
Lakeland, Florida isn’t usually considered a Sunshine State tourist destination but it still has some real overlooked jewels worthy of a visit. One particular gem is a small Methodist college with an amazing history. In 1938 the college convinced America’s greatest architect to take on the project of redesigning its entire campus making the schoolContinue reading “Discovering Frank Lloyd Wright In Florida”
A Memory In B&W
Growing Up With History I was going through the internet searching for something and came across a black and white photo that was dated 1963 and memories overwhelmed me. It was November 22, 1963, a Friday, and in the middle of a high school assembly the school’s principle came out on the auditorium stage toContinue reading “A Memory In B&W”
Todays Image • Where’s The Beach
The Resort Island Of Tenerife, Canary Islands Tenerife is a popular vacation spot for many Europeans. The climate is near perfect, the water crystal clear, and it isn’t a particularly difficult place to get to. This Canary Island is also noted for its many beautiful beaches. One of the larger and more popular resort areasContinue reading “Todays Image • Where’s The Beach”
The Intentional Travelers 