The Elk mostly disappeared from the mountains of the eastern United States. Reintroduction of elk into the Great Smoky Mountains National Park began in 2001 when 25 elk were brought from the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area along the Tennessee-Kentucky border. Despite early struggles, including predation by black bears on young calves, the elk population in the SmokiesContinue reading “Todays Images • Elk In Smokey Mountains National Park”
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Download Our Free Travel Pin Map
Our Christmas Gift To You Every serious traveler needs a pin map! And they make a great gift for the other travelers you know! Years ago, shortly after we put ours up on the wall, we started getting requests from family and friends to make one for them. It became a favorite gift item andContinue reading “Download Our Free Travel Pin Map”
Port of Call Messina, Sicily
Probably one of the most important stretches of water in the Mediterranean is the Straits of Messina that separates the boot of Italy from the island of Sicily. In ancient legend the straight is said to be only an arrows shot wide. With a majority of cruise itineraries going south and east out of Rome’sContinue reading “Port of Call Messina, Sicily”
The Cruise Port Of Rotterdam
Rotterdam is becoming Northern Europe’s newest major cruise port. How to get there and things to do.
A Guide To Cruise Gratuities
Tipping And What You Can Expect If you’re new to cruising it’s important to calculate gratuities into your thinking when considering the cost of a cruise. At the time of booking you will usually be quoted the base fare along with port charges, fees and taxes, but that’s not all your costs. You also needContinue reading “A Guide To Cruise Gratuities”
Todays Image – A Ticket In Rome
Not so smart parking by a Smart car. While walking out to Via National in Rome from an alley this Smart car was actually parked io a sidewalk. For only half a car do you get just half a ticket? Join us as we visit historic treasures, natural wonders and vibrant cities set against backdropsContinue reading “Todays Image – A Ticket In Rome”
The Intentional Travelers 