According to a recent New York Times article, the European Union may allow fully vaccinated American tourists into EU countries as soon as this summer. I can’t get this thought out of my mind, and find myself dreaming of France and reminiscing of past vacations there. It’s been just over one year since their borders…
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On the Road Again – Wine Tasting!
Have vaccine will travel! And that’s exactly what we did last weekend; our first trip in way too many months. It was so great to be on the road again. It was drizzling in the Seattle area as we left town, but by the time we were over Snoqualmie Pass, the sun was shining and…
Bath Spa, UK
The picturesque and charming town of Bath Spa, a 90 minute train ride from London, is filled with a rich and interesting history dating back to 60 AD when the Romans built the famous baths here. Situated on the River Avon, you will find many other fascinating sites in Bath including Bath Abbey, the famous…
Earth Day, 2021
Yesterday, April 22, 2021 was Earth Day, a day set aside to bring awareness to the damage that has been inflicted on our suffering planet. In honor of this important day, I am sharing some photos of a few of the amazingly beautiful places around the globe that I have been fortunate enough to visit….
Travel Photos of Australia
Australia is known for its vast, diverse and ruggedly beautiful landscapes, beaches, deserts, strange and beautiful animals, spiders, snakes and don’t forget Vegemite! I was fortunate to have captured photos of a few of these amazing sites ten years ago this month on my one trip down under, which I will share today. Port Phillip…
Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, France
The medieval village of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie located in southeastern France has the distinction of being one of Les Plus Beaux Villages de France (one of the most beautiful villages in France), and deservedly so, as it is nestled in the hills near the beautiful Parc Naturel Régional du Verdon. This tiny town with only 700 residents…
Travel Photos of Kyoto, Japan
Kyoto is Japan’s third largest city and is the cultural capital of Japan. Founded in 794, it is one of Japan’s oldest cities. It is the home of temples, shrines, parks, great restaurants, and all that comes with the polite helpfulness that the Japanese are known for. theTravelsketcher and I visited in July, 2016 and…
Red Rock Canyon, Nevada
If you find yourself in Las Vegas and are feeling overwhelmed from the intensity, noise and flashy gaudiness of the city, head to Red Rock Canyon. Located in Nevada’s Mojave Desert about 20 miles west of the Las Vegas Strip, this National Conservation Area is a beautiful and interesting place to explore. The Visitor’s Center…
Travel Photos of Florence, Italy
Located in the heart of Tuscany, Florence has been a popular tourist destination for many centuries. It is the birthplace of Leonardo Da Vinci, Florence Nightingale and is considered to be the home of the Renaissance. According to UNESCO, close to one-third of the world’s art treasures are found in Florence. And of course, the…
