I travel because it makes me realize how much I haven’t seen, how much I’m not going to see, and how much I still need to see. Carew Papritz Hvar, Croatia
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No Kings! March, 2026
Last Saturday, March 28, 2026 was the third No Kings protest here in the US which drew millions of citizens from across the country, and others in countries around the globe. In fact, there was even a small rally in Antarctica, meaning that there were protests on every continent around the globe. Click here to... Continue Reading →
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Travel is not a reward for working hard, it’s education for living. Anthony Bourdain Dubrovnik, Croatia
Lan Su Chinese Garden, Portland, OR
Lan Su Chinese Garden, aka the Garden of Awakening Orchids, is a glorious, walled garden in Portland’s Chinatown neighborhood. It encompasses one full city block and was inspired by the gardens of Portland’s sister city, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China. Kuang Zhen designed the garden with the help of 65 artisans from Suzhou. Five hundred tons... Continue Reading →
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Traveling is one of the best things you can do for your mental health; sometimes you just need a fresh change of scenery. Unknown Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
Elk Rock Gardens of the Bishop’s Close
Elk Rock Gardens of the Bishop's Close, dates back to the early 1900s and is one of the oldest gardens in Oregon. Established by Scottish immigrant, Peter Kerr, this 10 acre (4 hectare) garden is perched on the cliffs high above the Willamette River. Kerr was an avid gardener and spent many decades tending to... Continue Reading →
In Honor of St. Patrick’s Day
May the lilt of Irish laughter lighten every load. May the mist of Irish magic shorten every road. Traditional Irish Blessing Guinness Storehouse, Dublin, Ireland
Amusing Signs, Part V
Here is another post from my amusing sign collection. I love taking photos of signs that I find amusing, creative, ironic, odd, thought provoking or relatable. If you’re interested, here are the links to the previous posts on amusing signs. Amusing Signs More Amusing Signs Even More Amusing Signs Amusing Signs, Part IV Here are... Continue Reading →
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Nothing unexpected or wonderful is likely to happen if you have an itinerary in Paris filled with the Louvre and the Eiffel Tower. Anthony Bourdain Spring in the Loire Valley, France
Travels Through My Lens 