Continuing our Australian East Coast Road trip, we left the seaside town of Shoal Bay in the morning in pouring rain, trying to get a jump on the day. We'd had great weather all along, but Shoal Bay was a wash out as was Coffs Harbour the previous day, as it was a full day …
Continue reading Australia’s Blue Mountains National Park, an easy day trip from Sydney.
The birth of the Barbadian (Bajan) chattel house came out of necessity for the newly freed slaves of this former British colony, to be able build a house that could be moved from site to site since they didn't own any land. The word "chattel" refers to one's portable possessions which included slaves. Free but …
Continue reading The chattel house, an icon on the Barbadian landscape
Seattle's Gum wall. Near Pike's Market in Seattle, Washington, is one of those weird attractions you come across as you travel. The custom of sticking gum to this wall goes back to the early 1990's. Patrons of the nearby Market Theatre would leave their gum on the wall as the waited in line for shows. …
Australia has many offshore islands, some with their own unique features. We decided to add a trip to Fraser Island which now goes by its traditional name, K'Gari (pronounced Gurri, the K is silent) to our itinerary since we would be in the area of Hervey Bay on our Aussie East Coast Road trip. K'Gari, …
Continue reading Visit Fraser Island, (K’Gari), Australia, the world’s largest sand island.
What an awesome experience, time spent with a Maasai family, Ngorongoro, Tanzania.
After we finished up our road trip Australia in Sydney, we took a side trip to the town of Yulara in the Red Center, to see Uluru (Ayer's Rock) and Kata Tjuta (The Olgas.) There are a few ways to do this. Fly to Alice Springs, then drive 5.5 hours to Yulara or fly directly …
Continue reading Yulara, gateway to Uluru and Kata Tjuta in Australia’s Red Centre.
The islands of the Caribbean have a very interesting history. From the Amerindians, Arawaks, Caribs and Tainos who were the earliest inhabitants, to the African slaves brought in to work the sugar fields, Scottish and Irish prisoners of war, indentured servants from India, Middle Easterners, Jews fleeing persecution in Europe, Chinese and of course the …
Continue reading The street of mansions, the Magnificent Seven of Trinidad.
Taking up an entire city block, the Queen Victoria Building is home to finest, most elegant shopping experience in Sydney. It borders George, Market, York and Druitt streets in the Central Business District (CBD) and definitely stands out amongst the modern skyscrapers. It was built between 1893 and 1898 on the location of the old …
Continue reading Inside the iconic Queen Victoria Building which houses Sydney’s finest mall.
Ever since its inception in 2009, the VIVID Sydney festival, a spectacle of color, light and sound, has been delighting locals and tourists. There are 3D art projections, performing artists, interactive attractions and lots of culinary offerings. Another feature is an 8 km light walk that encompasses the various neighborhoods throughout the city. This year's …
Continue reading Spectacular Sydney, Australia, VIVID Festival, 2023.
For anyone exploring the South Island of New Zealand, you should add the Mt. Cook Aoraki /National Park to your list of things to experience. There's no end to the scenic views in the South and the drive to the park provides plenty. The Whitehorse Hill Campground where we would park for the night, is …
Continue reading Hiking the Hooker Valley Track, Aoraki/Mt.Cook National Park, New Zealand.
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