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■ World citizen & explorer ■ Ravenous foodie ■ Island hopper, scuba diver & cruiser ■ Quiet thinker ■ Tech & product geek ■ Amateur photographer ■ 🇺🇸 🇨🇦 ■

"Traveling – it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller."
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Hello everyone on #Bluesky!

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. 😊
🧳 Current Travels
🌍 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.
November 29, 2025 at 2:26 PM
🧳 Current Travels
🌍 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! 😊
November 28, 2025 at 8:57 AM
⌛ Travel Back in Time
🌍 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.
November 27, 2025 at 12:48 AM
⌛ Travel Back in Time
🌍 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. 😋
November 26, 2025 at 9:34 PM
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Did you know Gary Larson (yes, The Far Side guy) has done a few recent new cartoons? Like this one:

You can check them out here: www.thefarside.com/new-stuff
November 23, 2025 at 7:52 AM
🧳 Current Travels
🌍 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! 😒
November 26, 2025 at 3:09 PM
🧳 Current Travels
🌍 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! 😒
November 26, 2025 at 12:59 AM
⌛ Travel Back in Time
🌎 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.
November 25, 2025 at 5:24 PM
⌛ Travel Back in Time
🌍 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. 🍷🍇😋
November 25, 2025 at 12:09 PM
⌛ Travel Back in Time
🌍 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.
November 24, 2025 at 8:03 PM
🛳️📰 CRUISE NEWS

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...
Norwegian Cruise Line Reveal New Elton John Production For Norwegian Luna - Cruise Passenger
The onboard production will feature timeless hits like “Rocket Man,” “Tiny Dancer,” “Bennie and the Jets,” “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart” and more.
cruisepassenger.com.au
November 24, 2025 at 1:02 PM
💻📰 TECH NEWS

For you techies out there, here's something light and funny! 🤣

www.pcgamer.com/software/pla...
After Downdetector itself went down, someone made a Downdetector Downdetector, and then someone made a Downdetector Downdetector Downdetector, and then…
Sometimes the internet is fun.
www.pcgamer.com
November 23, 2025 at 5:30 AM
🛳️📰 CRUISE REVIEW

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...
My experience on Holland America's new Great Bear Rainforest cruise - The Points Guy
Looking for a new way to see Alaska and British Columbia? Holland America's Great Bear Rainforest cruise might be for you.
thepointsguy.com
November 23, 2025 at 4:08 AM
⌛ Travel Back in Time
🌍 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! 😊
November 22, 2025 at 7:07 PM
🛬 MUC Airport @ Munich, Germany 🇩🇪

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… ⤵️
November 22, 2025 at 2:05 PM
🛬 MUC Airport @ Munich, Germany 🇩🇪

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.
November 19, 2025 at 12:43 PM
⌛ Travel Back in Time
🌎 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. 🥰
November 18, 2025 at 1:05 PM
🧳📰 TRAVEL NEWS

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...
Why Lisbon Is Becoming A Major Hub For Transatlantic Travel From The US
The airport is becoming a dynamic hub.
simpleflying.com
November 18, 2025 at 8:20 AM
⌛ Travel Back in Time
🌍 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! 😊
November 18, 2025 at 1:55 AM
⌛ Travel Back in Time
🌍 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).
November 17, 2025 at 11:36 AM
⌛ Travel Back in Time
🌍 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.
November 16, 2025 at 9:01 PM
I've only been to Halifax, Nova Scotia, on a cruise port stop.

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? 😋
November 16, 2025 at 4:02 PM
⌛ Travel Back in Time
🌎 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.
November 16, 2025 at 6:22 AM
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Visit the heart of Dublin, Ireland! Perched on top of the Temple Bar Pharmacy, experience the energy and excitement of this popular city. · #Earthcam #Travel #World #Discover #Webcam
Dublin Pub Cam
Visit the heart of Dublin, Ireland! Perched on top of the Temple Bar Pharmacy, experience the energy and excitement of this popular city.
www.earthcam.com
November 15, 2025 at 9:09 PM
⌛ Travel Back in Time
🌏 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. 😁
November 15, 2025 at 5:26 PM