Travels with friends and family can be risky, you need to be sure your travel habits are compatible, and any expectations are similar and clear. When travel companions click, it can result in lovely memories, but when there are problems, it can quickly turn into a trip from hell; as we experienced many years ago... Continue Reading →
Travel Quote
There was nowhere to go but everywhere, so just keep on rolling under the stars. Jack Kerouac Valletta, Malta
More Island Hopping in Croatia
The last few weeks I’ve been posting about our three week adventure in Croatia, and I have even more to share about this stunningly beautiful country. Here are my previous posts if you’re interested: Three Weeks in Croatia One Week in Dubrovnik More on Dubrovnik A Week in Split Island Hopping in Croatia Today I’m... Continue Reading →
Island Hopping in Croatia
Being a country situated along the Adriatic Sea, Croatia is home to some beautiful beaches and islands, something you don’t want to miss while visiting. There is an extensive ferry system which allows you to island hop inexpensively and quickly. This is a great option to see the neighboring islands, but the sailings are limited... Continue Reading →
Nature Quote
In nature, nothing is perfect and everything is perfect. Trees can be controlled, bent in weird ways and they’re still beautiful. Alice Walker Orcas Island, Washington State
Île de Ré, France
Last week I wrote about our visit to the beautiful seaside town of La Rochelle; click here to read that post. During our stay there, we took a short drive to ÃŽle de Ré, an island in the Atlantic accessible from the mainland by a 1.8 mile long bridge. The island, which is nineteen miles... Continue Reading →
Nature Quote
We don’t inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children. Chief Si’ahl (Seattle) San Juan Island, WA State, USA
Galiano Island, BC, Canada
It was five years ago this week that theTravelsketcher and I visited Galiano Island, so I’m taking a break from writing about France to share some photos and thoughts of this gorgeous location. Galiano Island is located in the Gulf Islands at the southern end of the Strait of Georgia, between Vancouver Island and mainland... Continue Reading →