The Three Seas of Israel In thinking of the State of Israel, most people don’t consider The Seas of Israel. Israel conjures up images of arid lands, Bedouins, camels, ancient ruins, and Biblical history. Without a doubt, all of this defines Israel. Within Israel’s boundaries are the Sea of Galilee, the Mediterranean Sea, and the …
Lord Byron once called Dubrovnik, Croatia “the Pearl of the Adriatic.” Once you visit this historic seacoast town, you will surely agree. Its history is colorful, tragic, and heroic!Â
Venice, the Floating City Venice, the Floating City, is without a doubt one of the most famous and visited cities in the world. It is romantic, charming, unique, and a bit daunting. Visiting Venice is definitely a “bucket list” destination for any serious traveler. Our first visit to Venice was over 20 years ago, and …
An Alaskan cruise is not complete without a whale watching adventure!Â
An “Out of Body” Experience: Sometimes in life we do some that in retrospect we realize was a “out of body” experience. Such was our 2016 adventure when we went Walking with the Lions!  Our daughter visited us in Africa once before and at that time we escorted her around Johannesburg as well as Kruger National …
A Contrast in Beauty Cruising in Alaska is one of the most beautiful and exciting experiences you will ever have. On many levels, its breathtaking beauty, lush flora and fauna, and varied animals can be a spiritual experience. My first cruise in Alaska coincided with my 9th birthday, and I fell in love with Alaskan …
Without a doubt, It is easy to understand why they call “Thailand, the Land of Smiles.” One cannot become an expert on anything in just one visit. Yet, our visit to Thailand began to open up to us the brand-new world of the Far East! This is indeed a gorgeous, tropical country, and its people …
There is probably no place on earth that has more wildlife than Alaska. Yearly, Alaska’s abundant wildlife attracts thousands of the most avid hunters and sightseers as well.
Greece’s “Suez Canal,” an Engineering Marvel The incredible Corinth Canal near ancient Corinth, Greece is proof of man’s ability to challenge and defeat “the impossible!” Originally, the Greeks constructed the canal as a shipping waterway and shortcut connecting the Ionian Sea with the Adriatic Sea. After centuries of attempts, workers eventually cut a four-mile shortcut …
The Amazing Monks of Meteora There are some places in the world beyond explanation; and these are sites that must be seen in person to truly be appreciated. Without a doubt, Majestic Meteora in Central Greece is such a place! Between the 14th & 16th Centuries many Greek Orthodox priests felt that the church was …