Where did you get your Sheepskin? If you’re over 60, you may remember the expression “Getting a sheepskin”. This refers to getting a degree or…
Cappadocia
The drive from Antalya to Ürgüp, in Cappadocia, was the worst weather day of the tour, cold, wet and windy. I was glad we spent…
Ancient Cities
It’s April and the weather along the Southwestern coast of Turkey is unseasonably warm. The skies are clear, but there is a persistent haze, part…
Circumnavigation of the South Island
“Cheeky” Avians, Tahr pie and Mutton Bird It’s summer in the Southern Hemisphere. After one of the best flights ever, I spent a few weeks…
Vienna
Overview Vienna is the largest city in Austria. It’s population of 2 million is almost back to the pre WWI levels. It’s a wealthy, well…
Scotland
Edinburgh Located at 56 degrees north latitude, is similar to Kodiak, Alaska distance from the equator. As it’s almost the summer solstice the sun sets…
Oslo
Oslo is a clean, very modern city with tremendous energy. It has the second highest GDP in Europe (Luxembourg is #1). Norway ranks as the…
Helsinki
If you’re lucky, one day you’ll find yourself in a place that feels like it was created specifically for you. The weather, the people, the…
Amsterdam
The Adventure Begins Amsterdam is a bustling city, teeming with locals and tourists, most in a hurry to get somewhere but there are = just…
Provence
We left Strasbourg for Aix-en-Provence on Saturday morning. The weather turned rainy, so it was an excellent day for travel. Our driver was quite helpful.…