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Todays Image • African Watering Hole

Elephants approach a watering hole in Kruger National Park to drink and bathe. As they enter the water a hippo, who’s making the watering hole his current home, is keeping an eye on them. Taken while visiting Kruger National Park, one of the largest game reserves in Africa, covering an area of over 7,500 squareContinue reading “Todays Image • African Watering Hole”

Sengan-en Garden In Kagoshima

Sengan-en Garden is a traditional Japanese landscape garden boasting picturesque views of the Sakurajima Volcano, Kinko Bay and some interesting archeological sites. It was built in the 17th century by the Shimazu clan, who ruled the Satsuma domain for over 700 years. The garden boasts diverse features, including traditional Japanese structures, a pond, and aContinue reading “Sengan-en Garden In Kagoshima”

Barcelona, the Heart of Catalonia

Based on recent events, we thought it might be a good time to promote one of our favorite cities. We have visited Barcelona several times as well as passing through on our way to join cruises along with day stops while cruising. This city has so much to offer it belongs on a short listContinue reading “Barcelona, the Heart of Catalonia”

Todays Image • Historic Cusco

The historic section of Cusco, Peru besides being the old capitol of the Inca Empire and the gateway to visiting Machu Picchu is also an amazing place to explore. Museums, archeological wonders, fantastic restaurants, cafes and interesting shopping. We recommend that if your travel plans take you to Cusco be sure and allow plenty ofContinue reading “Todays Image • Historic Cusco”

Port Call Kagoshima, Japan

Kagoshima is located at the southwestern tip of the southern island of Kyūshū. It has been nicknamed the “Naples of the Eastern world” for its warm climate, its bay location and its nearby active stratovolcano, Sakurajima. The city was officially founded on April 1, 1889. One area of particular note is its historical importance involvingContinue reading “Port Call Kagoshima, Japan”

Today’s Images • Peru’s Machu Picchu

An Archeological Wonder of the Ancient World Machu Picchu is a 15th-century Inca citadel located in the Eastern Cordillera of southern Peru, on a 7,970 feet mountain ridge. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in South America and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. The purpose of Machu PicchuContinue reading “Today’s Images • Peru’s Machu Picchu”