I got out of the capital and explored around Tunisia. Practicing those special driving skills required for such an exploration. I went to...

Paris was a bit chilly. So, I decided to find somewhere that was a bit warmer, but where I could also see some great history and still...

No trip to France would be complete without a return to Paris. I cannot get enough of this city. There is always more to explore. And re...

I visited Lyon, France last summer and wanted to go back to see it in the winter to check if I like it just as much. Turns out, I do!...

Another thing I love about European travel...this morning I got up and decided to pop down to the train station and head to Geneva for...

On leaving Genoa, I took the train and gave myself a layover of a few hours to walk around Milan. What a pretty city! The Cathedral was...

I spent the week in Genoa. This was my first time visiting the NW Italian coast. This is a city with an incredible maritime history going...

I have wanted to do this for a long time, and I finally got to hike the 5 villages of Cinque Terre in Italy. It was as beautiful as I...

After exploring the southwest of France; and since I still wanted more sun, art and architecture, I decided to head just a little east...

I think I found my favorite city in Southwestern France...Carcassonne. Maybe I was just awed by the old citadel, but the whole city...

After spending a couple of months in the cool, wet Pacific Northwest, I decided it was time for a bit of sun, with some history and art...

It feels good to be back in Washington, and hiking in the Cascades. I think I returned a bit late for fall foliage, though.

spent a couple days in Mostar, Bosnia-Herzogovina as I wrapped up my trip through the Balkans. The river through the middle of town sits...

I had never been to Montenegro before last week, and didn't know much about it; but I figured Croatia was just north, and Greece just a...

I made my way down the Croatian coast through Sibenik, Kastel, Split and Dubrovnik. Really pretty country, all of it. But I think the...

After a couple weeks in Ireland, I realized there is plenty of time for cool, wet, autumn-like weather. So, I decided to head back south...

I was missing Seattle's cool, wet weather and green everywhere; so I did what I could...go to Ireland! This week, I have been up in...

This is the view from my patio this morning, where I had my morning coffee, and ate grapes right off the vine. After spending the last 7...

I, Caladrius; 10,000 seasons I have wept and rejoiced Over 7 hills, one city Ascending over dusty cobblestones and The River Albula...

I have left Thessaloniki, Greece and am headed to my next destination. The next spot is somewhere I love and have wanted to revisit, but...