Sharing photos and stories from my travels.
When I was at university studying food science and nutrition many years ago, my professor took the seniors on a field trip to Grant’s Brewery in Yakima, WA to learn about fermentation. He arranged for the master brewer to share the details of brewing and fermentation with us, after which we got to try the... Continue Reading →
The quote I’m sharing this week is from my dear friend Shirley Riley, she said this after reading my post about Amsterdam. Sometimes it’s the unexpected detours that lead to the best destinations. Shirley Riley, PhD. Great quote Shirley! Pembroke Castle, Wales
When we were planning our trip to Italy and Croatia this past spring, we never dreamt it would include a weekend in Amsterdam, but things have an odd way of working out at times, so off we went. We had originally planned on taking trains to most of our destinations, which is super easy here... Continue Reading →
I travel not to go anywhere, but to go. I travel for travel’s sake. The great affair is to move. Robert Louis Stevenson Dublin, Ireland
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 →
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 →
Split is a party town according to many of the Croatians we had conversations with during our stay. It’s famous for its nightlife and lively club scene. We saw many groups of visitors clearly in town for a wild weekend - women and men decked out in beach wear, skin tight clothing, and bright shiny... Continue Reading →
Last week I posted my first blog about Dubrovnik, and today I’m continuing on with more about this amazing city. Click here to read that post. As I mentioned last week, the Dubrovnik Pass is a good bargain allowing you to you visit many of the city’s historical locations. In addition to seeing the city... Continue Reading →
Travel improves the mind wonderfully, and does away with all one’s prejudices. Oscar Wilde Korčula, Croatia
Travels Through My Lens 