As we continued on in our travels in Melbourne, Australia, modern architecture became one of the most striking sights encountered. Of course, we discovered historical cottages and public buildings in Melbourne as well. But, the juxtaposition of these different styles brings forth the vitality of this country in a good way. Although you may prefer […]
Wherever I travel, I like to view the local art scene. If it be at a museum, an art gallery, or even on a wall, (sometimes,) I take in as much art as I can as part of my travel “sightseeing.” As an enlightening experience, I better understand a culture, a history, and what makes […]
Because Australia is in the southern hemisphere, springtime is from September through November. Is there a better way to enjoy a spring day other than to go for a walk in the park? The city of Melbourne, Australia, has wonderful gardens to visit, and thankfully, a great, public, modern, trolley-like, light rail system to get […]
In the south of the Northern Australia region lies Uluru. Titled Ayers Rock, yet time indeterminate, this area is the Outback which Australia is famed. I was fortunate enough to make this trek via jet airliner from Sydney. Flying over acres and acres of brushland, it can be easy to overlook how the flora, fauna, […]
Recently, I visited Australia and swam, drove, biked, and walked around some of its best-known places. Today’s video presents photographs of Sydney, the capital city of New South Wales and the most populous city in Australia. In future posts, we visit the Outback, southern coast, and Great Barrier Reef. I started my tour at the […]
There are ways to travel, and then there are ways to travel. England has them all. Wherever I go, I like to use public transportation. You may see places that you have not noticed before, you might strike up a conversation with a local with broad knowledge of the area, and you will probably pay […]
In the heart of tourism season, a video of the Tower of London, England has been requested. The Tower of London is not a cliche, but the actual place and things you read about in stories and history. On display are fine artifacts such as shiny, metal armor, horse armor, cannons, bows and arrows, and […]
In these next two posts, I will be annotating two of the more familiar travel sites in Great Britain — Stonehenge and the Tower of London. By themselves, they are architecturally and historically important. Combined with their cultural and anthropological significance, you get a national park/monument type of experience as good as any in the […]
You can spend hours, if not days, in each of London’s museums. Their collections are vast and intriguing. Although I enjoy small town museums in numerous American towns and cities, the museums in London are very special. It’s not only the beauty or history of their displays, but also how they are arranged. A good […]
York, a city in northeastern Great Britain, brings to mind ghosts of past centuries. When you travel to York, you will uncover Viking and Roman-era ruins, ruins of an Abbey, cobblestoned streets (or gates as they are called,) and remnants of palatial life by earlier English monarchs. York is a walled city, and reminds me […]