With the natural beauty of Lake Tahoe displaying its quiet splendor mere blocks away, the artifice and forced glamor of the casinos just on the Nevada side of the border are set in stronger contrast than I’ve ever seen elsewhere. At least in Las Vegas, you’re so surrounded by casinos and flashing lights that it’s […]
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A Stroll Though Luther Burbank’s Gardens
As a second-cousin-thrice-removed (or some such) of Luther Burbank’s, it’s possible I’m a little biased when it comes to the Luther Burbank Home and Gardens in Santa Rosa. The connection is distant enough -- and my own connection to that connection … [Read more...] about A Stroll Though Luther Burbank’s Gardens
Take Some Time In Montreal’s Old Town Streets
Our last day provided us with some time to explore Old Montreal, so we strolled the streets and tried to take it all in. Our route took us up Rue Saint Paul to the old city square, Place Jacques-Cartier, which was the former entranceway to the Port … [Read more...] about Take Some Time In Montreal’s Old Town Streets
Explore Charleston’s Citadel Worth A Stop Over
My last visit to Charleston, South Carolina was occasioned by a nephew’s wedding, which provided me with a close-up look at a part of Charleston that most visitors never see. That is, The Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina, which most … [Read more...] about Explore Charleston’s Citadel Worth A Stop Over
Checking Out Snakes and Battleships In Wilmington
While the U.S. Civil War looms large in Wilmington’s history, the city’s biggest piece of history is the battleship USS North Carolina. Located just across the Cape Fear River from the city’s Riverfront Park and River Walk, the battleship serves as a … [Read more...] about Checking Out Snakes and Battleships In Wilmington
Stretch Your Legs At The Ladies View
The Ladies View is a scenic vantage point along the Ring Of Kerry on the N71 roughly about halfway between Killarney and Kenmare. It offers a sweeping view of Killarney National Park from the Upper Lake down over Muckross Lake. It is a stunning … [Read more...] about Stretch Your Legs At The Ladies View
Checking Out The Kenmare Stone Circle
Waiting to get eviscerated on this one, but here goes. A visit to Kenmare is not complete without a visit to the Neolithic stone circle, it’s cool, but it’s a circle of stones, nothing more. Odds are if you go there, you will see people of all sorts, … [Read more...] about Checking Out The Kenmare Stone Circle
Finding The Ruins Of Dunkerron Castle
Kenmare has it’s cute little town center, it’s traditional pubs and market square, but it also has it’s own castle, Dunkerron, which is listed in a lot of the regular guidebooks as only a quick mention. First of all it’s mostly a wreck, a relatively … [Read more...] about Finding The Ruins Of Dunkerron Castle
Pull Over For A Pit Stop At Derrynane House
Daniel O'Connell while not an internationally recognized name, is basically the modern Irish equivalent of George Washington, sort of. That’s a big statement to make but, to much of an extent effectively true, and large swathes of the Irish citizenry … [Read more...] about Pull Over For A Pit Stop At Derrynane House
Conquering Rome, Make Like Hannibal Crossing The Alps
We got really excited when we had heard that the supposed location of Hannibal’s crossing of the Alps had more or less been confirmed due to the excellent abilities of archeologists digging up horse and possibly elephant poop and then dating it to … [Read more...] about Conquering Rome, Make Like Hannibal Crossing The Alps
Hannibal’s Crossing of The Alps Found In Ancient Poop
We don't generally like to just pull stories from other websites, but it's hard not to quote those writers, paid professionals who are better than us and with such a wonderfully rich story to tell. Ever since Hannibal led his army across the Alps, … [Read more...] about Hannibal’s Crossing of The Alps Found In Ancient Poop