The natural beauty is the first thing that delights visitors to Scotland. Photo by Victor BlockThe first thing that impressed my wife Fyllis and me about the areas of Scotland we were visiting was its natural beauty. Both the Highlands and Central…
American Cruise Lines
Our cabin on the American Symphony (top) rivaled those we have enjoyed in many an upscale hotel. The food and table settings were both five-star. The lengthy list of available activities in our temporary home away from home…
Statue of George Washington at Washington’s Office. Photos by Victor Block.
When I drove into Winchester, Virginia it was like traveling back centuries in time. I was beaten to the location by Shawnee and other Native Tribes that lived for…
After strolling along a lovely stretch of Atlantic Ocean beach that fronts Cape May, New Jersey, my wife Fyllis and I decided to check out some of the town’s other attractions.
We dropped by the towering lighthouse,…
"Sure enough, I wouldn’t have figured stuff like the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, the Gatlinburg SkyBridge, Pine Creek Gorge, or the Beverly Hills sign. Interesting, thanks for sharing!"
Flamingoes are among the abundant bird life in Lee County, Florida. Photo by Victor BlockArriving in Lee County, Florida after Hurricane Ian devastated the destination, my wife Fyllis and expected the worst, and our first impression supported that…
Grand Circle Travel
“Now we’re heading toward Dürnstein, one of the loveliest towns in Austria,” the voice over loudspeaker of the M/V Adagio intoned. “Its buildings represent a number of architectural styles and so many artists have gathered at…
Google recently released its list of its most popular searches during 2022, and when it comes to scenic spots in the United States there are some surprises. For starters, “scenic spots” in Google’s definition does…
As Daniel and Martha Everett and their two children enjoyed a trip to Florida's Walt Disney World, their focus was on entertainment and excitement rather than the environment. And when Barbara and Andy Allen checked into a Boston hotel, they wanted…
Cars and motorcycles battled for space in the traffic, their horns raising a constant din. Lighted signs for McDonald’s, Burger King and other well-known fast-food restaurants vied for attention with billboards touting trendy…
Hundreds of people who were jammed into an amphitheater swayed and clapped their hands in time to music. Not far away, a much smaller crowd listened with rapt attention as a trio combined the sounds of mellow jazz with hip-hop.
Music fans gather…
A French Country Waterways barge in France
One evening several years ago, my wife Fyllis and I savored a sumptuous four-course gourmet dinner accompanied by wines that had been produced nearby.
More recently, we listened raptly to lectures by…
photos: Victor Block
Some places are more than a destination, and topping that list is Provence. This Maryland-size region, nestled in France's southeastern corner, immediately immerses visitors in a setting and lifestyle that cajole and captivate.…
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