Slovenia was a delightful surprise. It’s a small country, about the size of Massachusetts with a total population of 2M. It’s bordered by Italy, Austria, Hungary and Croatia. Slovenia is 110th in my country count, and I’m not sure why I waited so long to visit. Slovenia was part of Yugoslavia after World War 2… Continue reading Slovenia – A Hidden Gem
The European River Cruise Experience
I finally succumbed to the lure of the European River Cruise. Because I usually jump into travel experiences with both feet, I decided the Amsterdam to Budapest route was a good choice. The River cruise has a much different rhythm than a typical land tour where you stay in hotels a couple of nights and… Continue reading The European River Cruise Experience
Nepal and Mount Everest
Nepal seemed so calm and serene after India. Kathmandu is a large city but notably missing was the honking, crazy traffic and the TRASH. There were thousands of motorcycles but no Tuk-Tuks and a basic regard for the rules of the road. The current mayor of Kathmandu is quite progressive and has spent the past… Continue reading Nepal and Mount Everest
A Farewell to India
Sarnath is a very sacred site for Buddhist’s as it is the site where the first five followers began the religion. The ficus tree evolved from that time and people were picking up the fallen leaves to take home for their private shrines. I found the place serene and clean amongst the frenzy of India.… Continue reading A Farewell to India
The Taj Mahal
My first view of the Taj Mahal was from the hotel rooftop, and it nearly took my breath away. Here was this iconic image, and I had the privilege to be standing there. Frankly that image, was so powerful it might have been sufficient to check the “I’ve seen the Taj Mahal box” but the… Continue reading The Taj Mahal
An Indian Safari and Village Visit
We went on a Safari in Ranthambore National Park via a 18 passenger open jeep. We spotted Monkeys and deer and exotic birds but for nearly 3 hours no tigers. Just as we were getting bored and our patience waning, the magic happened. We were heading out of the park and the tigers headed out… Continue reading An Indian Safari and Village Visit
Impressions of India
India assaults all the senses immediately upon arrival. Driving is nothing like the calm streets of Ponte Vedra, Fl. The lane markers, lights and even the direction of travel are mere suggestions. The streets are filled with Cars, Buses, Trucks, Motorcycles, Scooters, Bicycles, Pedestrians, Camels, Cows, Horses, Water Buffalo and I even saw a Wild… Continue reading Impressions of India
The Northwest Passage, The Beaches, The Caribbean
So it’s been awhile since I posted on the Blog. That doesn’t mean I quit traveling, just a lack of WiFI and motivation while on the Northwest Passage trip that got me out of the habit. This post will be a quick summary of my travels for the past 5 months. I booked the Northwest… Continue reading The Northwest Passage, The Beaches, The Caribbean
Off the beaten path in Poland
The 2 week trip to Poland was off the beaten path as we explored the countryside beyond the typical tourist stops. I’ve been to many “folk music” evenings in my travels and most are cringe worthy commercial tourist traps, but this one was different. The dinner was in a barn on a very working farm.… Continue reading Off the beaten path in Poland
Slovakia and the Czech Republic
The last time I was in this area, about 34 years ago, it was a combined Czechoslovakia. Today it is 2 distinct countries with Slovakia and the Czech Republic. Two different languages and two different currencies. I have to say the currencies hardly matter any more as most transactions are contactless payment with credit cards.… Continue reading Slovakia and the Czech Republic
WanderlustandWhimSea 