Gaudi’s first two commisions –
Casa Vicens Gaudi’s first commission was Casa Vicens. It is a beautiful synthesis of a house and nature. It still...
Sourtoe (literally) cocktail in Alaska
In Dawson City Alaska, you can get a very unusual drink. If you are brave you can even drink it....
Sequoia and King's Canyon National Parks Giant Trees
These two parks are located adjacent to each other in the Sierra Nevada mountains and are quite similar. Both parks...
Curaçao – Cure-a-sow (like the female pig, not planting crops) – UNESCO site
So the first thing you need to know about Curaçao is how to pronounce it, which I put in the...
I’ve looked at clouds from both sides now
Joni Mitchell sang: ” I’ve looked at clouds from both sides nowFrom up and down and still somehowIt’s cloud’s illusions...
Cappadocia – underground Turkey – living and hiding underground
While the fairy chimneys above ground in Cappadocia delight, there is magic below ground too. The tufa volcanic stone in...
Making meerkat friends in Tasmania (Australia)
In Australia, on the island of Tasmania, a fun thing you can do is go visit the meerkats. I’ve been...
Stepping Stone Cafe (Cartagena); helping the locals while eating great food
The Stepping Stone Cafe is in the Matuna area of Cartagena, just two blocks from Centennial Park. It is a...
China: Transportation options
When you are in the large cities of China, you have a lot of options for transportation including hailing taxis,...
Essaouira, Morocco – the blue city
If you are in Morocco, Essaouira (the closest I can pronounce it is es-whehr-a) is a really nice Atlantic...
