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In A Halifax Pub

It is not unusual to see Scots in Halifax wearing traditional dress. Scots represent a significant percentage of the population (over 30% are of Scottish ancestry) and there are numerous Scottish social groups and civic events. Starting in 1768, the North British Society in Halifax (also known as “The Scots”) became the oldest Scottish heritageContinue reading “In A Halifax Pub”

Sitting And Shooting The Bull

A Wet Day In Tallinn, Estonia Every tourist with a camera or cellphone can’t walk by without “shooting the bull”. Same with us on a visit to, Estonia’s Tallinn, except in our case it was raining and in haste we thought it was a pig. It’s actually called The Black Angus by Tauno Kangro, andContinue reading “Sitting And Shooting The Bull”

Todays Images • The Magellanic Cormorant

Seabirds Nesting On Islands In the Beagle Channel Nesting season in the Southern Hemisphere is usually January through April and on a visit to Terra del Fuego and the Beagle Channel it was difficult to wrap our heads around the sheer numbers of seabirds everywhere. Magellanic Cormorants are hardy and rather shy sea birds, building nestsContinue reading “Todays Images • The Magellanic Cormorant”

Today’s Images • A Hike On Mars

Hiking On Haleakalā, Maui Haleakalā offers a glimpse into a landscape that leaves the impression that you’re visiting Mars, with the bonus of spectacular vistas of the Pacific and the island of Maui spread out at your feet. Haleakalā dominates the Hawaiian island of Maui which is actually created by two volcanic cones joined byContinue reading “Today’s Images • A Hike On Mars”

Discover Esztergom: Hungary’s Often Overlooked Gem

Most people visiting Hungary think Budapest is the historic center of the country but Hungary was actually born in Esztergom To catch the train from Budapest to Esztergom, depart from the Budapest Nyugati Pályaudvar station, which has frequent trains that take about an hour to arrive. Tickets cost around US$3.25 one way. From the EsztergomContinue reading “Discover Esztergom: Hungary’s Often Overlooked Gem”