Holidays in the backyard — Making memories

Thank you for bearing with me! Now that I have recovered from the awful jet lag, I want to give an account about my holidays. How did they go? Splendid! I have explored a whole backyard, and took many pictures of moving and stationary objects. A couple of California quails visited a few times throughout…

Waimanalo Beach — The Snow Melts Somewhere

Waimanalo on Oahu was one of the most beautiful beaches I’ve ever been to – and as a beach lover, I’ve been to a few… It looked like a travel agent’s poster. Maybe it actually is the beach on some of those posters. The beach was almost empty that day, except for handful of people….

An exciting destination — Tootlepedal’s Blog

Today’s guest picture comes from my Newcastle correspondent and shows that I wasn’t the only one visiting castles on Bank Holiday Monday. It shows Belsay Castle in the sun. We ran out of sunshine for the most part today, although there was the occasional ray to take in. On the plus side, the wind had […]…

My ultimate travel bucket list destinations! — Becca’s Journey

Although I could probably put almost every city in every country (not even kidding!) on my travel bucket list, I will stick to the ones that are calling my name the strongest. I would also love to hear your own bucket list destinations! Tokyo, Japan I’d love to visit Tokyo, not just because I have […]…

Winterwonderland (The magical destination LILLEHAMMER) — Minttea 🌿

Lillehammer is a town and municipality in Oppland county,Norway. Two hours away from Oslo by car or train and there’s also a bus connection from Oslo airport to the place. The region has a special place in the hearts of many sports fans. Since the 1994 Winter Olympic Games has been played here and the […]…

The Top 4 Most Beautiful Destinations in Northern Laos — Zo Around The World

Whenever I am asked advice on where to go in Southeast Asia, I always recommended to try and head to Northern Laos. From the stunning scenery, jungles, mountains and the hill tribe villages, to the friendly locals who are still curious about you, plus the amazingly slow and simple pace of life that has since […]…

Olango Island: An Island destination that provides a good spot for biking. — The Little Lai: Beyond limits

Precisely the moment we have met, I knew, I humbly submit that you and I make a better team than most relationships I’ve ever seen. You told me to just grab you and go out for […] via Olango Island: An Island destination that provides a good spot for biking.   — The Little Lai: Beyond…

TIFF: The Journey Is The Destination — ASSHOLES WATCHING MOVIES

This is supposed to be the inspiring biopic of photojournalist/artist/activist Dan Eldon. But something is lost in the translation between his real-life journals that inform the story, and its appearance on the big screen. Namely, the inspiring part. Supposedly Dan Eldon was an activist from a young age, raising money for various good causes. British-born […]…

Destination: Lugano, Switzerland — Wanderlust – A new chapter

A double rainbow must mean something telling me that up to now I cannot fathom… via Destination: Lugano, Switzerland — Wanderlust – A new chapter

Destination: Hangzhou, China — The Finicky Cynic

Hi, there! Picking up where we left off on my 2011 trip to China: after spending some time in Shanghai, my family and I headed off to Hangzhou, a city located about 2 1/2 hours south of Shanghai. It’s known for its beautiful natural scenery, especially its West Lake, and the surrounding temples and pagodas […]…

Why Greece Is The Perfect Honeymoon Destination? — Happily Tanned

Greece is a popular destination among the newlyweds. This tropical paradise offers couple everything they are looking for in a perfect honeymoon destination. I searched for almost a month before I finalized the country for my honeymoon. Here are the reasons why I chose Greece for my honeymoon and also my first international trip: . […]…

The Final Destination — Eddie Two Hawks

I have traveled through many incarnations looking for the builder of this house. Now he has been found, so this house will not be built again. Its walls have crumbled, its beams have fallen. No desire for it remains. I have reached the final destination. source: The Dhammapada image: Eddie Two Hawks, Image Collection, Self-Transcendence via…

Destinations we know nothing about — The Paths of the Spirit

There is nothing As beautiful as a beach In winter. Dunes laid in snow, And sand, coated In shimmering hoarfrost. And that black, cold sea, Barely moving Under the watchful eye Of the pale January sun. It makes me think of journeys, Of comings and goings…and Destinations we know nothing About. via Destinations we know nothing…

Destination unknown — The happy Quitter!

“The Station” Tucked away in our subconscious is an idyllic vision. We are traveling by train, out the windows, we drink in the passing scenes of children waving at a crossing, cattle grazing on a distant hillside, row upon row of corn and wheat, flatlands and valleys, mountains and rolling hillsides and city skylines. via Destination…

The Destination — Spinning Atlas

Coming up with a plan for the future is a wonderful function of the human brain. With plans set we have a direction; having control of our lives to some extent gives us a sense of security and well-being. When you have a plan for life that you are happy with, you believe that everything […]…