Melbourne

Melbourne (pronounced “Melbin”), the capital of the state of Victoria (no secret there) is a cultural and sports mecca and, … Continue reading Melbourne

Australia, Tauck

Australia and New Zealand: Getting There and Travel Tips

I’ve been reading a lot of Carlo Rovelli lately. He’s an Italian theoretical physicist who writes elegantly and clearly about … Continue reading Australia and New Zealand: Getting There and Travel Tips

Cuba, Intrepid

Trinidad

I’m guessing Buster Poindexter was in Trinidad when he recorded his smash hit. Not familiar with him? “Feelin’ hot, hot, … Continue reading Trinidad

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

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