Lion and tigers and cub, oh my! (Thailand)
Meeting the animals Tiger Kingdom, in the far reaches of Chiang Mai, is an excellent way to see tigers up...
Hampton Court, England
The Castle itself is only viewable on a guided tour. The Palace was built starting in the 1400s. The kitchen...
Fun with the Icelandic language and names
Names in Iceland While in Iceland you may run into several people with the same name. That’s because of their...
Stonehenge, England
When I went to London, one of the things high on my list was to see Stonehenge. This is a...
Rescuing stunned/injured migrating birds
The other day, I was out getting my lunch in downtown Chicago and I saw a stunned bird on the...
Iceland – The Basics
I was supposed to go to Iceland in 2020 for my birthday to see the northern lights with a couple...
Cuba is farther away now, but worth it
I’m so glad I went to Cuba a couple years ago, as it seems to be even more shut off...
King's Canyon (near Uluru), Australia
King’s Canyon (near Uluru) Uluru is the main draw of the Red Center of Australia. Sadly, most visitors don’t even...
Nenana Ice Classic (Alaska)
So, have you’ve ever wondered how bored people got in Alaska in the winter in the past? I’m pretty sure...
Online and VR tours of world-famous museums
During Covid, we learned the importance of visiting people and attractions virtually. Here are some of the best musuems in...
