Where In the World?A really easy peasy one this week! If you don’t want to rent a bike to tour this flat city, you can cruise the canals in a small boat or canal boat or just take a stroll through the streets. Answer: Amsterdam, Netherlands. PS: I have been there and...
Month: February 2019
Experience English countryside on the River Severn
Experience English countryside on the River Severn Experience English culture & history, city & architecture, geology & nature, peace & tranquility on a river-boat cruise of the River Severn at the medieval town of Shrewsbury in Shropshire, England....
Le Pont Saint-Bénézet, in Avignon, southern France
Le Pont Saint-Bénézet, in Avignon, southern France Le Pont Saint-Bénézet, in Avignon, southern France is just one of the many historic sights you’ll see on a Rhône River Cruise. Built between 1177 and 1185 the famous medieval wooden bridge spans the Rhône between...
Water Lily Harvesting on the Mekong River, Vietnam
Water Lily Harvesting on the Mekong River, VietnamHave you ever wanted to go on a Mekong River Cruise? It’s definitely high on my travel bucket list, not least because you get to experience both Vietnam and Cambodia on the same trip. The Mekong River is the boundary...
Where in the World 15
Where In the World?If you don’t recognize this stunning city view, here are a couple of clues. Clue 1: Pictured is a 13th century Royal Castle that sits atop a hill on the west side of the river, and a 19th century chain bridge, that connects it to the east side. Both...
Spring comes early to Newquay, Cornwall
Daffodils overlooking Fistral Beach, NewquayOn a visit with family in England from late January to February 9th, I was surprised to see how early Spring arrived in Newquay, Cornwall, where my mum now lives. Flowers were everywhere. The above photo of Spring daffodils...