UNITED KINGDOM: Bournemouth
Other than the fact that it’s an attractive, smallish seaside town which happens to be the birthplace of Mary Shelley, I came away knowing very little about Bournemouth. This marks the nadir of my blogging neglect in the fifth year of travel. The islands of Guernsey and Jersey await but weather forecasts are less than favorable. […]
UNITED KINGDOM: Amesbury & Salisbury – Wonderful Wiltshire
It’s that time of year again for my visit to the land of the stones. Amesbury, which is known for Stonehenge and the traffic jams it’s known to cause much to the consternation of Faith my half-sister. Family and friends are truly the most valuable commodity in my worldly wanderings. It’s a joy to have […]
UNITED KINGDOM: Birmingham
After escaping a York Hostel takeover by snoring reprobates and sleep apnea sufferers, I arrived exhausted at my Airbnb. Just having my own space unencumbered by humans, revived my hopes and dreams. A cloudy recharge led me to a couple of sunny Birmingham days. My accommodations were near the Jewellery District of Birmingham which is […]
UNITED KINGDOM: York II
York is always a welcome destination. Dripping with history and charm, strolling atop the city walls is a refreshing adjunct to anyone’s journey. My visit has been relatively uneventful to the point of terminal boredom except of course my visit to the British Railway Museum which I think should be in everybody’s top ten list […]
UNITED KINGDOM: Isle of Man – Douglas
Thankfully, I made it out of Liverpool in one piece on a ferry across the Mersey. It was touch and go there for a while, but Beatle Week lingers at the back of the mind like a bad dream the next morning. I managed to catch up on two hours of lost sleep on the […]
UNITED KINGDOM: Liverpool – Beatle Weak
This blog post was supposed to be a celebration of all things Beatles at the International BeatleWeek 2019, and within 48 hours it has mutated into a Liverpool Rant. I’ve been here twice before and very much enjoyed myself. Things were starting to go downhill a bit last time, but nothing prepared me for Liverpool’s […]
NETHERLANDS: Amsterdam V – Ten Years Gone
When I stepped onto my plane, I was worried that I would be turned away from the Hostel Van Gogh for being over 40. I had failed to read the fine print on Hostelworld’s website until the day before arrival so I had little recourse or the chance for a refund. I had been bounced […]
CZECH REPUBLIC – Prague III – Pit Stop
My visit here just three months ago was so delightful that I couldn’t stay away. The Dream Hostel helped to make the visit ideal since it has the best staff, accommodations, guests, and vibe of just about any place I have stayed in Europe. I took note that they have an excess of hostels in […]
LITHUANIA: Vilnius II – Užupis
Vilnius is the final destination of my second complete Baltic Tour, but it’s difficult to come up with a favorite. My advice is to visit Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia as they all have uniquely redeeming features that should not be missed. They all gained independence in 1990/91 which was preceded by a Freedom Chain in […]
LATVIA: Riga II – Baltic Beauty
The Lux Express Bus provided an exceptional way to journey to Riga. Comfortable seating combined with a personal entertainment system like the ones provided by the better airlines rounded out the experience. A coffee machine was an appreciated, added perk. I watched the Freddy Mercury biopic, Bohemian Rhapsody, and followed it up with The Meg […]
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