Antarctica. A land of wild, rugged, unspoiled nature, and unparalleled beauty. How does one accurately describe this virtually unspoiled wilderness? It is the only continent that doesn't belong to anyone, is protected from humans, is protected by both humans and nature, and it is truly breathtaking. The unique geological location of the continent provides a…Read more Antarctica – February/March 2018
UK – England – August 2017
England. A land of royalty, sprawling countryside, ancient mysteries, modern cities, and trendsetters. England is the birthplace of Shakespeare and The Beatles, Charles Dickens and The Rolling Stones, Oscar Wilde and The Sex Pistols, J.K. Rowling and The Spice Girls. The people, land, and culture around England are just as diverse as their literature…Read more UK – England – August 2017
UK – Wales – August 2017
Wales. Adventure awaits. Zip World Velocity at Zip World Penrhyn Quarry is the fastest Zip Line in the world and the longest in Europe. I spent a single night in Wales just so I could go on Velocity. What I saw of Wales was beautiful rolling green hills, mountains, lakes, forest, and numerous castles…Read more UK – Wales – August 2017
UK – Scotland – August 2017
Scotland. A land of wide open wilderness, deep dark waters, monsters, legends, hearty foods, whisky, and some of the funniest and most down-to-earth people. Scotland is great from North to South, East to West. There is something for everyone and the people, in my experience, always make you feel at home. The vast wilderness is…Read more UK – Scotland – August 2017
UK – Northern Ireland – August 2017
Northern Ireland. A land of ancient rocks, great myths and legends, and a strong, proud, resilient people. Northern Ireland, on its own, is a fairly young country, having only created in 1921 when it was split from the Republic of Ireland, "The South". Like its sister country, Northern Ireland is also very beautiful. The coastlines have…Read more UK – Northern Ireland – August 2017
Ireland – August 2017
Ireland. The Emerald Isle. The land of beautiful green countryside, rugged coastlines, ancient stone dwellings, enduring history, and wild legend. Ireland is full of history. Everywhere you go, you are not far from an ancient stone church, or home, or fort. These structures were built to stand the test of time and although most are…Read more Ireland – August 2017
Norway – July / August 2017
Norway. The land of tunnels, Teslas, trolls, ferries, unspoiled beauty, and homeland of the mighty Vikings. Norway has over 900 road tunnels ranging from 50 m (164 ft) to the world's longest road tunnel at 24.5 km (15.25 mi) long and Norway also has the world's deepest tunnel, Eiksundtunnelen, passes under a fjord at 287…Read more Norway – July / August 2017
Sweden – July 2017
Sweden. A land of conscientious, pure, and healthy living. Sweden is more than just the home of "Bjergen Kjargen, from Kneurgen, near the Joergen Fjords. Hmm. Kneurgen, that's in the Klargen Province, near the Biburgen River" (Wayne's World 2, 1993), more than the home of the Swedish Chef, or Swedish meatballs, or IKEA, or even…Read more Sweden – July 2017
Finland – July 2017
Finland. The land of saunas, Santa, and cutting-edge, eco-friendly, technology. Helsinki is quite modern and trendy with its efficient public transportation, bike lanes, international cuisine, a large music scene, and it is very clean. Whether you're a shopper, a foodie, a music lover (especially 80s metal bands from all the tee shirts), appreciate architecture, an…Read more Finland – July 2017
Denmark – June 2017
Denmark. Old meets new, perfectly. Copenhagen is clean, beautiful, modern, and old. The city has done a great job of incorporating its past with its present in both architecture and feel. It has all the modern perks you'd expect of a major city, but still keeps the small-town feel and closeness of its residents. Transportation…Read more Denmark – June 2017