The “Bay of Pigs” and Cienfuegos

The road from Viñales to Cienfuegos is paved with history, culture, subterfuge, and pride – everything except much actual pavement. … Continue reading The “Bay of Pigs” and Cienfuegos

Cuba, Intrepid

Viñales

One hundred eighty kilometers and one hundred eighty degrees from Havana lies Viñales, a small town bordering the scenic Viñales … Continue reading Viñales

Cuba, Intrepid

Cuba: Havana

Let me begin at the end: on our last night in Cuba, Intrepid took us to a show entitled “Legendarios … Continue reading Cuba: Havana

Cuba, Intrepid

Cuba: Introduction, Traveling with Intrepid, and an Overview

Nearly ninety years ago, a remarkable woman was born in Jaruco, a small town in Cuba’s mountainous middle. Her parents … Continue reading Cuba: Introduction, Traveling with Intrepid, and an Overview

New Jersey, United States

Wildwood, New Jersey, Sept. 14-17, 2023: Family, Food, Firefighters, and a Diatribe*

*The first 3/4 of this post is what you’d expect from a travel blog. The remainder is a diatribe about … Continue reading Wildwood, New Jersey, Sept. 14-17, 2023: Family, Food, Firefighters, and a Diatribe*

Tauck, Viking

Viking River Cruises v. Tauck River Cruises

So, who is better, Viking River Cruises or Tauck River Cruises? I’ve sailed with Viking on the Douro, the Rhine, … Continue reading Viking River Cruises v. Tauck River Cruises

Hungary, Tauck

Hungary: Budapest, July 14

There is no better way to see a city than on a bicycle, so that’s exactly what I did this … Continue reading Hungary: Budapest, July 14

Hungary, Tauck

Hungary: Budapest, July 13

This morning we bid viszontlátásra (thank you, Google Translate) to the M/S Treasures, the beautiful ship that’s been our home … Continue reading Hungary: Budapest, July 13

Hungary, Tauck

Hungary: Pécs, July 12

Our ship docked this morning in Mohács, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where, in 1526, the Ottoman army routed the … Continue reading Hungary: Pécs, July 12