July 2019- Scotland If you are looking for a quaint, quiet village to spend a few days, Falkland has it all: history, hiking and wooded walks, friendly people, and delicious food. Located north of Edinburgh, at the foot of the Lomond Hills, this village has just over 1,000 residents. This village was the site of… Read More Falkland

July 2019 The Scotish capital of Edinburgh, is located on the southern shore of the Firth of Forth. Calton Hill Edinburgh Castle Oor Willie Big Bucket Trail There are over 200 of these adorable statues scattered around Scotland. They raise money for children in hospitals. Palace of Holyroodhouse Located at one end the Royal Mile,… Read More Edinburgh

near Perth, Scotland, UK July 2019 This historic castle, northwest of Perth, is definitely worth a visit.  We had a bit of a time finding it as it is only well marked from one direction. We came close to giving up, but then it became a challenge and it was worth every circle around the… Read More Huntingtower Castle

OK, it is not really Spring in Saigon.  It is summer….always summer which is one of the many reasons to love the city. Ho Chi Minh City also known as Saigon is located in southeast Vietnam. It was once (twice really) the capital of French Indochina and there is still French influence and architecture.  Similar… Read More Spring in Saigon April 2019

Murano and Burano, Italy Located in the Venetian Lagoon, Murano and Burano are both groups of islands linked by bridges. Murano is about a mile (1.5 km) north of Venice. In 1291, the city of Venice was concerned about the risk of fire and ordered the glass makers to move to Murano.   We spent… Read More Around the Lagoon – July 22, 2018

The city of Pisa, spreads across the Arno river, in the Tuscany region, of central Italy.  It is an ancient city that once served as an important port.  And there is more there than just a leaning tower. Pisa is an easy train ride from Florence (45 min-1 hour), La Speza (1 hr 15 min),… Read More Pisa Please – July 18, 2018

The Dolomites are a mountain range that form part of the Southern Limestone Alps , in northeastern Italy. On one of the days in Venice we joined a group and spent a day in these mountains.  There are few words to describe how incredible this trip was…..so I will try not to be long winded.… Read More A Day in the Dolomites- July 23, 2018

February 2019- Chinese New Year South of the city of Sihanoukville, Cambodia, lies a pair of fabulous beaches- Otres 1 and Otres 2……..for now. We had a bit of a challenge getting here but it was worth the trouble.  There are several routes you can take. One is to fly into Phnom Penh and get… Read More Sihanoukville, Cambodia

New Year’s in Hong Kong December 28, 2018 – January 1, 2019                                   NIGHT Hong Kong, once a British colony, is located in southern China and is the worlds 4th most densely populated region. It is one of the worlds important ports and financial centers. The territory has the largest number of… Read More Like Night and Day

October 3, 2018         Ta Prohm Temple, Seim Reap Provence, Cambodia Built in the late 12th and early 13th centuries, Ta Prohm is located about a kilometer east of Angkor Thom.  It has been mainly left, as it was found, which gives it more jungle vibe than some temples.  This was one of the sites used… Read More Tomb Raider