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 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…
Antigua and Guatemala City
Of the 25 sprawling zones that make up Guatemala City, we decide “Zona”10 is the best fit for us. Pre-booking our first…
Ring of Kerry and Skellig Ring Ireland -Travel Story
Rounding the Riveting Rings of Kerry and Skellig Ireland – After reveling in high-spirited Dublin, Rick and I aim “Peacock” (our startling…
Finding the Soul of Seoul South Korea
Seoul South Korea – The mighty Han River runs through this skyscraper metropolis of mega conglomerates and massive condominium complexes. Mountains scale…
Off the Gringo Trail in Peru
Sipán, Peru by Irene Butler Peru – Published in Travel Thru History E-Zine With the uncovering of over 1000 ceramic pots containing…