I’m currently hard at work sorting through the 4,000+ images I snapped during my visit to Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand. However, while the final “National Geographic Standard” shots are starting to …
For Danes and their expat guests alike summer is a special treat. It comes as a reward for those who have survived the long dark winter months and while Denmark is not nearly as cold as one might imagine, days with mor…
It is no secret that Scotland is one of my favorite places in Europe. Perhaps it is because I'm a child of the Colorado Rockies, or perhaps it is solely the pure rawness and majestic glory of Scotland. A large part o…
The Bosphorus has served as one of the world's great maritime thoroughfares for thousands of years. One aspect of Istanbul that always captures my imagination and fascinates me is the long cue as ships rest moored at …
Situated five minutes walk from the Forum Metro station in Copenhagen there is a gorgeous little oasis. The small park and botanical garden sits alongside the University of Copenhagen's campus and is home to a wonderf…
Wild elephants are incredible creatures. They are intelligent, curious, and have a certain personality to them that conveys a compassionate spirit. Their relationships with other members of their herd, and their young in particular, offers insights into the emotional bond they share with each ot…
There was a brief moment of hesitation. A quizzical look flashed across his furry face and then it started. His nose twitched. His ears circled slightly and then his mouth exploded open in a giant lion sized yawn. Only…
Late on a crisp Scottish summer evening I set out to explore the capital city of Edinburgh. As I wandered the city's storied streets I eventually found myself standing before a beautifully lit Museum. The museum is bui…
When I chose Turkey as the destination for my holiday trip, one key factor was weather. While I still didn't expect it to be terribly warm, I was hopeful that the weather would be notably warmer than what I had grown …
Hundreds of years of history, empire, wealth and culture shape the now unified sister cities of Buda and Pest. In my previous post, A traveler's journal: meandering Budapest's Streets, I took you through some of the ci…