Pristina Kosovo
The first monument we come upon in Pristina is of large block letters spelling “NEWBORN”- first unveiled in brilliant yellow on February…
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Irene Butler Skopje Macedonia
A city of monuments! Skopje has amazing statues of historic figures and national heroes…here, there, and everywhere. All are impressive – but…
Sarajevo Bosnia Hercegovina
Old Sarajevo is where East-meets-West in an intriguing atmosphere. Spires with crosses reach up from Christian churches, a historic synagogue stands firm,…
Ljubljana Slovenia
Under an ominous sky the Dragon Bridge emits a smoldering aura like the aftermath of fiery breath from the four on-guard dragons.…
Tikal – Mega Mayan Metropolis, Guatemala
Seeing the phenomenal scale of Tikal has long been on my bucket list! In previous travels Rick and I plodded along the…
Nicaragua – Managua to Granada
The “flow” of Managua, Nicaragua – “Agua” the Spanish word for water ends the capitol city’s and country’s name – inspired by…
Costa Rica is “Pura Vida”
Costa Rica – You are bound to hear this versatile little phrase many times throughout Costa Rica…the exact translation for pura vida…
Colombia – from Bustling Bogota to Colourful Cartagena
Bogota, Colombia – A sensational stimuli bombardment! From early morning until late in the evening, the “pedestrian only” Carrera 7 (7th Street)…