[Travel snippets – TS – a series of reflections on past travels and adventures] In 1990, I visited Bulgaria. The “wall” had fallen in Germany, Communism was on the run, but some countries, like Bulgaria, were behind the curve. They were still stricken by the modest living conditions that contributed to the downfall of communism. […]
[Travel snippets – TS – a series of reflections on past travels and adventures] A beautiful woman, good wine, romantic ambience, and great food – sounds to me like a recipe for a good time; and it was. We were in Cabo with the children. The timing dictated by everyone’s schedules meant we would be […]
[Travel snippets – TS – a series of reflections on past travels and adventures] Sometimes there is no other purpose to travel than to relax, rejuvenate, and remind yourself, “Life is good”. To “stop and smell the roses”. To reconnect with all that is good in the world. Sun, sea, and sights. Family, food, and […]
[Travel snippets – TS – a series of reflections on past travels and adventures] Over the years, I have enjoyed multiple pleasurable trips to Munich, Frankfurt, Heidelberg, Stuttgart, and other German towns, first starting in the early 90’s. Berlin is completely different. Not just the new center of political power, but the town where “East” […]
[Travel snippets – TS – a series of reflections on past travels and adventures] [Note: From 2019 onwards, climbing Uluru will be banned. I am empathetic to the reasons, as special as I believe the view from the top is.] There are many interesting things to do in the middle of Australia, from riding camels […]
[Travel snippets – TS – a series of reflections on past travels and adventures] Before I head off on my next travel adventure, I thought I would share some Travel Snippets (TS) – things that I have learned on personal and business travel. It was 2004. America had been struck by terrorism in 2001. America […]