Edinburgh Gets Rave Reviews
From the perspective of an anglophile like me, Edinburgh offers the best of both worlds. While its history, culture and traditions are inextricably linked to the rest of Great Britain,…
The Magical Cotswolds
It’s been a much longer gap than usual since my last post. I wish I could blame it on an extended vacation, but that would be false. There’s still cause…
Winter Drama at Cannon Beach
It’s always good to have a Plan B. As originally envisioned, Plan A for me and my better half Carol was to enjoy a belated honeymoon by welcoming the New…
Image of the Week: Eagle Harbor Sunset
I missed it by just one day. Hard to believe, but yesterday was the 83rd anniversary of the release of The Wizard of Oz, the most-seen film in movie history. …
Travel: Astoria Getaway
The City of Astoria, situated in the northwest corner of Oregon near the mouth of the Columbia River and just a short drive from Pacific Ocean beaches, is famous for…
Image of the Week: Smith Tower, Former Skyscraper
The Space Needle, which was specifically built for the 1962 World’s Fair, certainly helped put Seattle on the map. The Emerald City does have its share of history, however, so…
Image of the Week Stonehenge: Bad Month for the Druids
So did everyone notice the summer solstice recently came and went on June 21? For those not in the know, the summer solstice marks the day when the sun is…
Travel: Eiffel Tower
Wow, justice in France sure can be swift! Just eight days ago, while on an official visit to the southeast part of his country, French President Emmanuel Macron was accosted…
Image of the Week as seen via our ferry ride : Inching Back to Normal
Most scientists say reaching herd immunity – where the COVID-19 virus can’t readily be transmitted because so many people are protected – is unlikely. Moreover, many think the virus isn’t…
Travel Hadrian’s Wall: The Walk Begins!
While reaching Medicare age might not be grounds for a rip-roaring celebration, it’s certainly a milestone that provides a good excuse for a trip. Consequently, to mark this unabashed anglophile’s…