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It’s Raining Umbrellas
Vancouver, Canada is also known as the “wet coast”. That makes this public art installation all the more fun as we enjoy gorgeous summer weather.
Read MoreKeepsakes from Bruges – Jewelry by Blaton
Just a little tired after a late night flight from Budapest, I began my first full day in Bruges with a walk along the Groenerei Canal. While itineraries are great, I enjoy letting some travel days unfold without any plan other…
Read MoreLondon Calling: Beautiful Belgravia
London has an embarrassment of riches when it comes to architectural treats, but Belgravia is in a field of its own.
Read MoreHarbour Lights
As Christmas drew close this year, the skies cleared and we enjoyed some sunny, clear days. This led to a minor dusting of snow, and so I made my way up to another mountain to capture views to the west….
Read MoreIt’s Pimm’s O’Clock – With Great London Views
I was back in London a few weeks ago, and spent much of my time there exploring the city by foot. It’s not that I had any reservations about taking the Tube; it’s simply that London is a highly walkable…
Read MorePenthouse Living for Visitors to Budapest
For my first visit to Budapest, known as the “Paris of the East”, I lived like a very pampered local in this two-bedroom penthouse suite.
Read MoreIn Bruge: Bicyling by the Belfry
Visiting Bruges, Belgium, you’ll be struck by three things: the architecture, the many decadent smelling chocolate shops … and the locals’ reliance on bikes for transportation.
Read MoreBudapest Before Dawn – Liberty Bridge
Sometimes it pays to be up before the rest of the world. In this case, departing Budapest on an early October morning, the dramatic Liberty Bridge demanded a roadside stop so that I could capture some images. Here are a…
Read MoreI’m Leaving this Place for Newfoundland
… but I’m not saying goodbye to Vancouver and these views for long. While the west coast and our summer sunsets are beautiful, I understand that Newfoundland is equally gorgeous. While It’s also more than 7,000 kilometers/4,380 miles away. In fact,…
Read MorePorteau Cove
It’s summer time, and the water always draws me. While we spend a lot of time at local beaches, it’s also good to make a bit of a road trip from time to time. In the case of Porteau Cove, road…
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