Sharing photos and stories from my travels.
Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland and the northernmost capital in the world, is a lively, vibrant, friendly city that has a small town feel. It became a UNESCO City of Literature in 2011, and is one of only 42 cities in the world with this distinction. There are many bookstores in the city and we... Continue Reading →
I can’t control the wind but I can adjust the sail. Ricky Skaggs Galiano Island, British Columbia, Canada
This is the third installment in my Gardens of the Globe series. As I have mentioned previously, I love gardens, and always seek them out when traveling. According to Merriam-Webster, a botanical garden is defined as: a garden often with greenhouses for the culture, study, and exhibition of special plants. We have visited quite a... Continue Reading →
Travel - the best way be lost and found at the same time. Brenna Smith Chapel Bridge, Lucerne, Switzerland
In southern Iceland there is a 155 mile (250 km) loop called the Golden Circle that is one of the country’s most popular destinations. The circle includes Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss Waterfall, and Strokkur Geyser. Gullfoss in Icelandic means golden, thus the route was named after the waterfall. The first stop in the circle is... Continue Reading →
You know it’s time for a vacation when you start looking like the person on your driving license. Unknown Sonoma County, California
The northernmost point in Europe that can be reached by car is North Cape in Norway. Located in Finnmark county, it is a popular tourist location offering stunning views from an expansive plateau. Situated on top of a steep, rocky cliff, it is the meeting point of the Atlantic and Arctic Oceans. Before the highway... Continue Reading →
This wasn’t a strange place; it was a new one. Pablo Coelho Avignon, France
Travels Through My Lens 