"Traveling – it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller."
» Ibn Battuta
Not here quite a year yet but coming up in a few months.
A lifetime nomad without a home and ironically, a homebody who also loves to travel and explore.
Be kind to each other. Let's keep Bluesky the civil, inclusive, and diverse space that it is. 😊
🌍 Carcassonne, France
📅 Nov. 2025
It was a lovely and easy walk up to the medieval citadel of Cité de Carcassonne through Pont Vieux and around the lower, outer rampants to the south gate entrance by the Basilique Saint Nazaire Cathedral and outdoor Théâtre Jean-Deschamps.
🌍 Carcassonne, France
📅 Nov. 2025
It was a lovely and easy walk up to the medieval citadel of Cité de Carcassonne through Pont Vieux and around the lower, outer rampants to the south gate entrance by the Basilique Saint Nazaire Cathedral and outdoor Théâtre Jean-Deschamps.
🌍 Carcassonne, France
I was probably a week too early arriving at Carcassonne in southern France just when they are putting up the finishing touches (and testing) of the Christmas decorations all over the town.
At least I got a sense of how festive the Holidays will be there! 😊
🌍 Carcassonne, France
I was probably a week too early arriving at Carcassonne in southern France just when they are putting up the finishing touches (and testing) of the Christmas decorations all over the town.
At least I got a sense of how festive the Holidays will be there! 😊
🌍 Lisbon, Portugal
🗓️ 2022 Nov. 23
Some of the wonderful sights at Belém in Lisbon:
↖️ The Monument to the Discoveries square
↗️ Jerónimos Monastery
↙️ Pastéis de Belém
↘️ National Coach Museum
3 years later, I'll be back in this area soon for a stay and a visit to MAAT and MAC.
🌍 Lisbon, Portugal
🗓️ 2022 Nov. 23
Some of the wonderful sights at Belém in Lisbon:
↖️ The Monument to the Discoveries square
↗️ Jerónimos Monastery
↙️ Pastéis de Belém
↘️ National Coach Museum
3 years later, I'll be back in this area soon for a stay and a visit to MAAT and MAC.
🌍 Lisbon, Portugal
🗓️ 2022 Nov. 22
Here's a real #foodie post of some excellent food I had in #Lisbon!
↖️↗️ Bairrices - all you can eat small Portuguese dishes
↙️ The food hall @ Time Out Market Lisboa
↘️ Pastéis de Nata - don't miss these
BTW, I'll be back in Lisbon tomorrow. 😋
You can check them out here: www.thefarside.com/new-stuff
You can check them out here: www.thefarside.com/new-stuff
🌍 Toulouse, France
I may lose my #foodie card for sharing a post about #McDonalds, the US fast food chain, but I'm always curious what interesting menu items are in other countries.
This #McRib was awful - the worst I've had. Astérix would hate the green drink - c'est terrible! 😒
🌍 Toulouse, France
I may lose my #foodie card for sharing a post about #McDonalds, the US fast food chain, but I'm always curious what interesting menu items are in other countries.
This #McRib was awful - the worst I've had. Astérix would hate the green drink - c'est terrible! 😒
🌍 Toulouse, France
Flew into Toulouse for a short overnight stay before continuing on to Carcassonne to visit a dear friend.
Stayed at the average ibis Toulouse Gare (↗️) hotel.
Had a day tour to Albi and Cordes-sur-Ciel the next day but Viator cancelled it. So disappointed! 😒
🌍 Toulouse, France
Flew into Toulouse for a short overnight stay before continuing on to Carcassonne to visit a dear friend.
Stayed at the average ibis Toulouse Gare (↗️) hotel.
Had a day tour to Albi and Cordes-sur-Ciel the next day but Viator cancelled it. So disappointed! 😒
🌎 San Juan, Puerto Rico
🗓️ 2018 Nov. 21
This is the Paseo del Morro - a scenic, waterfront promenade in Old San Juan that follows the historic city walls from the San Juan Gate to Castillo San Felipe del Morro.
Also famous for its friendly stray cats living along the walkway.
🌎 San Juan, Puerto Rico
🗓️ 2018 Nov. 21
This is the Paseo del Morro - a scenic, waterfront promenade in Old San Juan that follows the historic city walls from the San Juan Gate to Castillo San Felipe del Morro.
Also famous for its friendly stray cats living along the walkway.
🌍 Cádiz, Spain
🗓️ 2022 Nov. 20
For my sweet tooth, I signed up for an NCL shore excursion to visit the González Byass Tío Pepe winery.
This historic site is situated in the Old Town and is a key landmark in the Sherry Triangle, a region known for its winemaking tradition. 🍷🍇😋
🌍 Cádiz, Spain
🗓️ 2022 Nov. 20
For my sweet tooth, I signed up for an NCL shore excursion to visit the González Byass Tío Pepe winery.
This historic site is situated in the Old Town and is a key landmark in the Sherry Triangle, a region known for its winemaking tradition. 🍷🍇😋
🌍 Malaga, Spain
🗓️ 2022 Nov. 19
Time to play catch up again with my "Travel Back in Time" series.
This is the beautiful port of Malaga - famous for its history and culture, being the birthplace of Pablo Picasso and having landmarks like the Moorish Alcazaba and Roman Theatre.
🌍 Malaga, Spain
🗓️ 2022 Nov. 19
Time to play catch up again with my "Travel Back in Time" series.
This is the beautiful port of Malaga - famous for its history and culture, being the birthplace of Pablo Picasso and having landmarks like the Moorish Alcazaba and Roman Theatre.
So... more of the same from #NCL?
First, it was a Prince impersonator show on NCL Aqua. Now, it's an Elton John impersonator show. I guess that's cheaper than any actual creative and new musical production.
Way to go cheap, #Norwegian! 🙄
cruisepassenger.com.au/news/norwegi...
So... more of the same from #NCL?
First, it was a Prince impersonator show on NCL Aqua. Now, it's an Elton John impersonator show. I guess that's cheaper than any actual creative and new musical production.
Way to go cheap, #Norwegian! 🙄
cruisepassenger.com.au/news/norwegi...
For you techies out there, here's something light and funny! 🤣
www.pcgamer.com/software/pla...
For you techies out there, here's something light and funny! 🤣
www.pcgamer.com/software/pla...
I haven't been on a HAL ship yet but 2026 sounds like the year to do it.
And this "Great Bear Rainforest" itinerary sounds ideal since I've done quite a few Alaskan cruises already.
Check out this review by Rachel of the @thepointsguy.com!
thepointsguy.com/travel/holla...
I haven't been on a HAL ship yet but 2026 sounds like the year to do it.
And this "Great Bear Rainforest" itinerary sounds ideal since I've done quite a few Alaskan cruises already.
Check out this review by Rachel of the @thepointsguy.com!
thepointsguy.com/travel/holla...
🌍 Gibraltar
🗓️ 2022 Nov. 18
The British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar on Spain's south coast is dominated by the Rock of Gibraltar, a 426 M high limestone ridge.
We took a cable car ride to the famous rock that is home to over 200 Barbary macaques and a British fortress! 😊
🌍 Gibraltar
🗓️ 2022 Nov. 18
The British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar on Spain's south coast is dominated by the Rock of Gibraltar, a 426 M high limestone ridge.
We took a cable car ride to the famous rock that is home to over 200 Barbary macaques and a British fortress! 😊
As of 2025 Nov. 18, the new EU entry kiosks (see 📸) for travellers from non-EU countries were installed but not being used yet at the MUC airport.
The EU Entry and Exit System (EES), which began gradually phasing in as of 2025 Oct. 12, will replace…
More… ⤵️
As of 2025 Nov. 18, the new EU entry kiosks (see 📸) for travellers from non-EU countries were installed but not being used yet at the MUC airport.
The EU Entry and Exit System (EES), which began gradually phasing in as of 2025 Oct. 12, will replace…
More… ⤵️
Hello Munich! On a long layover in MUC while on a trip from SFO to TLS.
I'm in Terminal 2 where there are no Priority Pass lounges which are all in Terminal 1.
Same situation in SFO at Terminal I gate G area. Priority Pass has been a dud so far; so disappointing.
Hello Munich! On a long layover in MUC while on a trip from SFO to TLS.
I'm in Terminal 2 where there are no Priority Pass lounges which are all in Terminal 1.
Same situation in SFO at Terminal I gate G area. Priority Pass has been a dud so far; so disappointing.
🌎 Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands
🗓️ 2018 Nov. 17
The Baths is a popular national park located on the island of Virgin Gorda. It's famous for massive granite boulders that form a maze of caves, tunnels, and tidal pools.
It's easily 1 of my favorite Caribbean islands. 🥰
🌎 Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands
🗓️ 2018 Nov. 17
The Baths is a popular national park located on the island of Virgin Gorda. It's famous for massive granite boulders that form a maze of caves, tunnels, and tidal pools.
It's easily 1 of my favorite Caribbean islands. 🥰
Timely article for me but for a different mode of transportation. I'll be flying to Lisbon after a week in France for my return trip via a Transatlantic cruise.
Let's hope Lisbon stays tourism friendly and not blame all their problems on foreigners.
simpleflying.com/libson-major...
Timely article for me but for a different mode of transportation. I'll be flying to Lisbon after a week in France for my return trip via a Transatlantic cruise.
Let's hope Lisbon stays tourism friendly and not blame all their problems on foreigners.
simpleflying.com/libson-major...
🌍 Rome, Italy
🗓️ 2021 Nov. 16
This may be my 5th time back in Rome and I'm still finding new sights to check out. I'm there, of course, to catch another Transatlantic cruise back to the US.
Here are a few sights I checked out during my 1st evening there. Always a treat! 😊
🌍 Rome, Italy
🗓️ 2021 Nov. 16
This may be my 5th time back in Rome and I'm still finding new sights to check out. I'm there, of course, to catch another Transatlantic cruise back to the US.
Here are a few sights I checked out during my 1st evening there. Always a treat! 😊
🌍 Tenerife of the Canary Islands
🗓️ 2022 Nov. 15
This is the incredible Teide National Park which is located on Tenerife island, the largest of Spain’s Canary Islands.
It's centered on Mount Teide, the highest mountain and volcano of Spain (3,718 M high).
🌍 Tenerife of the Canary Islands
🗓️ 2022 Nov. 15
This is the incredible Teide National Park which is located on Tenerife island, the largest of Spain’s Canary Islands.
It's centered on Mount Teide, the highest mountain and volcano of Spain (3,718 M high).
🌍 Santa Cruz de La Palma, Canary Islands
🗓️ 2022 Nov. 14
Here are a few sights around the capital of the island of La Palma, in Spain’s Canary Islands.
Known for its centuries-old architecture and cobbled streets, it was 1 of the 1st cities in the world with electric lighting.
🌍 Santa Cruz de La Palma, Canary Islands
🗓️ 2022 Nov. 14
Here are a few sights around the capital of the island of La Palma, in Spain’s Canary Islands.
Known for its centuries-old architecture and cobbled streets, it was 1 of the 1st cities in the world with electric lighting.
I still have a road-trip through the entire eastern Canadian provinces on my bucket list. Hopefully make it a #foodie centric one to find the best lobster roll.
Any suggestions on when and where I can find the best lobster roll? 😋
I still have a road-trip through the entire eastern Canadian provinces on my bucket list. Hopefully make it a #foodie centric one to find the best lobster roll.
Any suggestions on when and where I can find the best lobster roll? 😋
🌎 Apollo Beach, FL, USA
🗓️ 2014 Nov. 13
Tampa Electric's Manatee Viewing Center is a great (and free) spot for viewing manatees, the gentle endangered species of marine mammals.
As warm-blooded animals, they love warm waters and the nearby Big Bend Power Station supplies it.
🌎 Apollo Beach, FL, USA
🗓️ 2014 Nov. 13
Tampa Electric's Manatee Viewing Center is a great (and free) spot for viewing manatees, the gentle endangered species of marine mammals.
As warm-blooded animals, they love warm waters and the nearby Big Bend Power Station supplies it.
🌏 Papeete, Tahiti island, French Polynesia
🗓️ 2019 Nov. 12
The South Pacific islands have been high on my bucket list of places to see. What better way to visit a lot of them than a cruise ship.
But first, I had to fly into Papeete for a short stay to check out the sights. 😁
🌏 Papeete, Tahiti island, French Polynesia
🗓️ 2019 Nov. 12
The South Pacific islands have been high on my bucket list of places to see. What better way to visit a lot of them than a cruise ship.
But first, I had to fly into Papeete for a short stay to check out the sights. 😁