Sunny Siglufjordur
After multiple days of clouds, rain and fog, I was excited to enter the fjord for Siglufjordur and see the clouds lift to reveal the [...]
Ullapool – Gateway to the N. Highlands
The picturesque fishing village of Ullapool boasts of being the Gateway to the Northern Highlands. Nestled on the shores of Loch Broom, Ullapool is described [...]
Cornwall’s Coastal Path
Cornwall's coastal path boasts of spectacular coastline scenery in south western England. We couldn't wait to check it out.
London – Not like it used to be
London isn't like it used to be. The city may not be as it was on my first visit in the 1990s, but London's icons will remain the icons. So what better way to spend a couple days in the city than to re-visit a couple of the iconic places.
Trust Your Gut!
Just like in most things, sometimes you do best when you trust your gut. Here's my story: We've been up since 4:45am and driving for [...]
Castles in the Sky
Our tour of Yellowstone included a visit to Mammoth Springs. I had thought that all the geyser basins and hot springs in Yellowstone were similar [...]
Tetons: Puzzle Perfect?
As a child, I loved puzzles. It didn't matter what type of puzzle (a wooden cube, a plastic maze, entwined metal pieces or a jigsaw [...]
A Thorn in Our Side
Why am I drawn to aspens? Unlike birch trees that have a white chalky covering, aspens exude a richness with a silver hued bark. Depending [...]
Resfeber & Wanderlust
Resfeber (Swedish) The restless race of the traveller’s heart before the journey begins, when anxiety and anticipation are tangled together. A travel ‘fever’ that can [...]
The Most Dangerous Place
From a distance, the thick cactus needles shimmer in the light giving a halo effect and the illusion of softness. I've seen children go up [...]