“Bright Future, Murky Present” – San Francisco, California – Daily Photo
It was only after I took this picture of the rocket ship street art in San Francisco that I noticed the homeless person sleeping in the foreground of the picture. I found [...]
Book Review – “Taking Root in Provence” by Anne-Marie Simons
I reviewed Taking Root in Provence, by Anne-Marie Simons. This book is a happy little account of a multi-cultural couple who, when it came time for early retirement, decided to find a [...]
Book Review – “The Backpacker” by John Harris
“The Backpacker” is the kind of book you read when you just want to breakaway. Certainly, there are too many books about travelling on the market; however, John Harris’ book is truly [...]
“What News on the Rialto?” – Venice, Italy – Daily Photo
Shakespeare started Act III of Merchant of Venice with the line “Now, what news on the Rialto?”. This important and historic bridge in Venice, Italy was the first to be built across [...]
Travel to San Antonio. Texas – Episode 310
The Amateur Traveler talks to Carlos Gutierrez about his home town of San Antonio, Texas. Carlos gives us a guide to some of the obvious spots like the Alamo but also shares [...]
11 Tips for Cheap Travel With Kids
Travelling with the little ones in your family needn’t be an expensive or stress-filled holiday. No matter where in the world you’re travelling, you can usually find quality discounts for food, accommodations, [...]
Golden Gate Bridge Cable Cross-Section – San Francisco, California – Daily Photo
Shown next to my lovely assistant for scale, this is what a main suspension cable from the Golden Gate Bridge looks like in cross-section. The steel for the cables was supplied, at [...]
The Guns of Fort St. Catherine – St George’s, Bermuda – Daily Photo
The only one besieging Bermuda these days are tourist but Fort Catherine was build north of St George’s to repel other invaders.
Half Dome – Yosemite National Park – Daily Photo
Half Dome in Yosemite National Park is one of the National Parks that is one of over 100 parks with 17 free entrance days this year.
Free Entrance Days in 2012 for the USA National Parks
One of the United States greatest treasures is its national park system. One 17 different days this year over 100 of the most popular parks that normally charge a fee are free. [...]


















