Tag Archives: nature

Sunset Cruise

Don’t Skip: Kratie, Cambodia

Intro to Kratie, Cambodia Kratie may be the capital of the province of the same name, but it feels like a very small town. Set along the Mekong River in…

Los Roques, Venezuela

Photo Gallery: A Bird’s Eye View

A birds eye view . . . Travel is about perspective. It changes the way we look at things in many ways. This can be philosophical, or it can just…

Nugget Point

Don’t Skip: Invercargill and New Zealand’s Southland

Intro to New Zealand’s Southland Region From the Catlins in the East to Fiordland in the West, New Zealand’s Southland region is a land of rugged coastline, rolling plains, towering…

Arashiyama Bamboo

Weekly Photo Challenge: Up

This image was taken in the Sagano bamboo forest in Arashiyama, west of Kyoto, Japan. The whole area has been known for its beautiful, natural setting since as early as…

Torch Lily

Weekly Photo Challenge: Color

Kniphofia uvaria, Red Hot Poker or Torch Lily depending on your mood.  These lovely flowers originate from Cape Province, South Africa.  This example resides on some family property in South…

Fyne Oysters

Don’t Skip: Loch Fyne, Scotland

Intro to Loch Fyne Known for amazing seafood, sailing regattas, outdoor recreation opportunities and rich history and culture, Loch Fyne is the longest of the Scottish sea lochs, extending 40 miles…

Glacier calf

Don’t Skip: El Calafate, Argentina

  Argentina: tango dancing, wine, steak, a capital city filled with history and culture: theater, dance, art and architecture. Away from the hustle and bustle of Buenos Aires, Argentina also…

Don’t Skip: Cahuita, Costa Rica

Intro to Cahuita, Costa Rica White sand, coconut trees lining the beach and reefs near shore?  Sounded good to us.  The small beach town of Cahuita is on Costa Rica´s…

Truck Bay

St. John, USVI

  A day trip from St. Thomas to the nearby island of St. John is usually undertaken from Red Hook, the main ferry terminal for inter-island trips. Red Hook is…

St. Thomas Activites

The busiest of the US Virgin Islands, St. Thomas has lots of activities to keep visitors busy. Most of these are focused on picture-perfect beaches and clear blue water. Sportfishing…