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Todays Image • Norwegian Jade, Greece

The Norwegian Jade sits ready to sail from the Greek port of Piraeus. In the distance is the metropolitan city of Athens. Piraeus is a great port city in its own right but better known for being the port serving the Greek Capital. For cruise ships visiting the port a fast and inexpensive subway rideContinue reading “Todays Image • Norwegian Jade, Greece”

Exploring Africa’s Grand Canyon

A Guide To The Blyde River Canyon Carved out of the gently rolling countryside of northwestern South Africa by an ancient river is one of Earth’s largest canyons, the Blyde River Canyon. Often referred to as the “Grand Canyon of South Africa,” the Blyde River Canyon is a scenic natural wonder located in the MpumalangaContinue reading “Exploring Africa’s Grand Canyon”

The Story Of St. Petka, Belgrade

Christianity In Serbia And The Balkans Above is St. Petka’s Church is a Serbian Orthodox church dedicated to Saint Petka of Bulgaria and is also known as the Church of the Holy Petka. It is located inside the Belgrade Fortress and dates back to the 13th century. The church has been destroyed and rebuilt numerousContinue reading “The Story Of St. Petka, Belgrade”

A Great Hike In St. Thomas USVI

A St. Thomas Walking Path Along The Water From Havensight Cruise Dock into Charlotte Amalie This is more an urban hike with a special interest to passengers on cruise ships tied up at the West Indian Company docks. Centered on an area known as Havensight it is only about a mile walk into the westContinue reading “A Great Hike In St. Thomas USVI”

Urban Walks In Florence, Italy

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”