The Beauty of the Railway Cathedral One of the many things I love about Europe is the rail system. Traveling through Germany, the Netherlands, and Belgium, I was able to get anywhere I wanted to go by train or other public transportation with very few delays. I enjoy the ride…
It’s Dusseldorf! Congratulations to our two winners, Tam and Laurel, who correctly identified the city where the photo was taken as Dusseldorf, Germany. Thanks to all who participated! Original post: Do you have any ideas about the place in the photo above? Please be as specific as you can about…
A bit jet-lagged, but excited about beginning a week in Europe, we traveled to Cologne, Germany by train from Frankfurt. In case you’re wondering, Eau de Cologne was created here by an Italian, Johann Maria Farina, about 300 years ago.
The Drop Vancouver Having just spent a weekend in Vancouver, British Columbia, I now want to go back and see more of that beautiful city. I was there for the TBEX (Travel Blog Exchange) conference held at the Vancouver Convention Centre which has a terrific location on the waterfront. One…
I can’t tell you everything that happened in Vegas. There’s at least one story that’s staying in Vegas. But of all the things that happened in Vegas, most of my weekend getaway with husband and friends was just fun, eclectic and suitable for all audiences.
The Chandelier is one of the five bars and lounges at The Cosmopolitan, a resort on the Las Vegas Strip where they are puttin’ on the glitz. It’s made up of three levels, each with its own distinctive bar. Strung from the top, sheets of crystal beads around the bars…
At the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) station in Millbrae, California, there are 6 sculptures in bronze, concrete and ceramic by Scott Donahue, a public art sculptor. Donahue refers to these works as “Sculpture in the Round” because his “… goal is to compel viewers to move around the artwork…
We’ve got a winner! This was a tough photo quiz, but Charles McCool of McCool Travel correctly identifed the building in the photo above as The Rookery Chicago. Congratulations, Charles! Charles is a travel expert who has taught others how to travel more effectively and have more fun since 1992.…