I just love a road trip; loading up the car, seeing interesting destinations along the way, and usually some beautiful scenery as well. I have fond memories of summer family road trips when I was a kid; we’d all pile into the big Plymouth Fury, arguing about who got stuck in the middle, whether we... Continue Reading →
Travel Quote
Don’t tell me how educated you are, tell me how much you have traveled. The Prophet Mohammed Santorini, Greece
Gardens of the Globe – Botanical Gardens Part II
This is the fourth installment in my Gardens of the Globe series. Here are the links if you missed the previous posts: Gardens of the Globe Gardens of the Globe - Japanese Gardens Gardens of the Globe - Botanical Gardens Part I As I have mentioned previously, I love gardens, and always seek them out... Continue Reading →
Travel Quote
Travel is more than the seeing of sights; it is a change that goes on, deep and permanent, in the ideas of living. Miriam Beard Temple of Athena Nike, Athens, Greece 🇬🇷
Reykjavik, Iceland
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 →
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I can’t control the wind but I can adjust the sail. Ricky Skaggs Galiano Island, British Columbia, Canada
Gardens of the Globe – Botanical Gardens Part I
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 →
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Travel - the best way be lost and found at the same time. Brenna Smith Chapel Bridge, Lucerne, Switzerland
The Golden Circle, Iceland
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 →