The Opinionated Travelogue of a Photo Maniac
Ah, Florence! For centuries travelers have been coming here to gaze at its architectural wonders. And if there is only one thing they would all remember, it is without a doubt the Dome of Florence’s Cathedral, also known as Brunelleschi’s Dome. Even if you only have one day in Florence, you can’t miss visiting the Duomo di Firenze.
Florence’s Cathedral Dome – an Architectural Mystery Yet to Be SolvedRead More
Kauai is by far the greenest and most scenic of the Hawaiian Islands, jam-packed with great places to visit and things to do. The island has navigable rivers, dense rainforests, jagged mountains and a spectacular canyon. Table of ContentsMust-See Places in KauaiWaimea CanyonAlka’i Swamp TrailAllerton Botanical GardenSpouting HornNa Pali CoastUluwehi FallsFern GrottoQueen’s Baths Must-See Places …
8 Spectacular Places You Shouldn’t Miss on Kauai IslandRead More
Winter is approaching in the Norther hemisphere and with a promise of an El Niño year in sight, we expect to see a lot of snow coming our way this year. If that’s true, it’s time to plan your ski vacation. And while you can’t predict where the snow will be better, some ski destinations …
Best Ski Destinations in the US and Why They Are GreatRead More
There aren’t many roads in Alaska. In fact, only about 20% of this state can be traveled by road. One of the few roads Alaska can brag about is the Parks Highway, from Anchorage to Denali. This stretch of road is really spectacular. Driving the Parks Highway is one of the most rewarding experiences that you may …
Driving the Spectacular Parks Highway from Anchorage to DenaliRead More
This month’s guest in my series Travel Blogger Interviews is Corinne Vail, from Reflections en Route. She and her husband, Jim, are an American couple currently living in Europe. They made it their priority to travel as often as possible. Whether is a long journey or just a short week-end trip, they are always happy to explore new places …
Interview with Corinne Vail, from “Reflections en Route”Read More
It was dark and gloomy when our ship pulled at the dock that morning. What a change of scenery from the sunny weather in Juneau the previous day! Trusting the weather will remain good, we had booked an adventurous day trip to Glacier Point. In my previous posts I probably gave you the impression that Alaska is this beautiful, …
Glacier Point – Face to Face With Davidson Glacier in AlaskaRead More
Despite being a small city, there are plenty of fun things to do in Juneau for visitors. Exploring Juneau on your own is quite possible, but if your time is limited, it’s a good idea to book a couple of tours as well. They will take you to some places where it’s hard to make …
Mendenhall Glacier is one the best things you can do in Juneau. The first time I saw the Mendenhall Glacier was earlier that morning, when we were walking to the Nugget Falls. But when you see it from the distance you can’t anticipate its size. I suspected this ice monster must look totally different when you see …
What to Expect on the Mendenhall Glacier Helicopter TourRead More
Until we went to Alaska I had never heard of Nugget Falls, or have seen to a glacier. I will never forget my very first view from the bus window as we were approaching the the park where the glacier flows toward the lake. “IS THAT THE GLACIER?!?!?” I asked jumping out of my seat. Looking back, …
