Cruising Captivating Cardiff Wales – “How about here? Maybe this one.” –is the gist of our back-and-forth banter. Rick and I are seeking a spot for our first supper in Cardiff along the wide pedestrian streets. Our difficulty stems from the enticing décor, tantalizing menus and delightful odours wafting out of so many choices –…
“Have you gone mad?” was the gist of our family’s and friend’s reaction when we retired in our 50’s, put all our belongings in storage, and purchased tickets to circumnavigate the globe. Our wondrous experiences, our blunders and our budgeting tips were shared in our travel memoir published in 2010. After the print copies sold…
Trekking the Globe with Mostly Gentle Footsteps by Irene Butler (available on Kindle) Book Review “A transformational world trek” Book Review BY BARBARA GUNN, VANCOUVER SUN FEBRUARY 19, 2011 Also appeared in- Victoria Times Colonist Edmonton Journal Saskatoon Star Phoenix Regina Leader Post Windsor Star Ottawa Citizen Montreal Gazette When many baby boomers contemplate a…
Our gusto for Beijing began with our first walk of many down Wangfujing Dajie, the city’s prestigious pedestrian shopping street. While we were swept into the explosion of neon and glitz, we knew these young women with fashionably scant outfits, men in expensive business suits, and families carrying loads of purchase were not true representatives…
Patagonia – By Irene Butler In 1520 Admiral Ferdinand Megellan landed on the shores of what is now known as Patagonia and immediately encountered the Tehuelche tribe. Ranging between six and six-foot-seven they appeared gigantic to the Admiral and his crew of short-statured Spaniards. Some say naming of Patagonia (an area comprising Southern Argentina and…
