I prepared this post in response to the Life of B’s November Shadows square photo challenge. Her guidance states: “I am… mostly focusing on dark shapes, silhouettes and reflective shadows. The dictionaries highlight that shadows can also be an illusory image, a remnant of a thing, an imitation, an inseparable companion and of course partialContinue reading “Makarska, Croatia Shadows”
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Sweet Summery Snapshots from Sweden
In this post, I share several snapshots of strawberries from a trip to Sweden over the Midsummer holiday. Midsummer, or Midsommar in Swedish, occurs on the June summer solstice, the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. While many European countries mark the solstice, Midsummer celebrations are most common in the Scandinavian countriesContinue reading “Sweet Summery Snapshots from Sweden”
A Decade in Dubrovnik
My husband and I are not making a trip to Croatia this summer so I thought I’d reminisce by writing about past trips to the country, a place we’ve traveled to on an almost annual basis since 2001. One destination we’ve visited time and time again is the city of Dubrovnik, that idyllic and almostContinue reading “A Decade in Dubrovnik”
Monday Window in Bratislava, Slovakia
Window boxes filled with bright and cheery red geraniums liven up the dark and dreary austere façade of a functionalist style apartment building in Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. I took this photo from the window of the room where my husband and I stayed when we visited friends in the city. Our friends enjoyedContinue reading “Monday Window in Bratislava, Slovakia”
Spring Travel in France: What to Wear
The weather in France in spring – that mercurial season stretching from March 20 to June 20 – can be unpredictable and daunting to pack for. For it is not unusual to arrive in late March to beautiful sunshine and bright blue skies, only to depart in early June in rain and gloom. Indeed, theContinue reading “Spring Travel in France: What to Wear”
Thursday Doors on Makančeva Street, Zagreb, Croatia
One of the most memorable times in my life to date was living in Zagreb, Croatia for six months while my husband and I pursued research projects in the Croatian capital. It was also a cherished opportunity to reconnect with family in the country. We were fortunate to live in Zagreb’s city center in anContinue reading “Thursday Doors on Makančeva Street, Zagreb, Croatia”
Thursday Doors at the Palmer House Hotel
When I booked my stay at the Palmer House Hotel for a trip to Chicago, Illinois, USA this past April, I was not anticipating a Thursday Doors post about the hotel itself. Yet, the opportunity presented itself, so I seized it! I should not have been surprised. The city of Chicago is an architecture lover’sContinue reading “Thursday Doors at the Palmer House Hotel”
A Bucket List Boating Day on the Island of Vis
Dreaming of Croatia’s tranquil, crystal-clear waters and remote, one-of-a-kind beaches but don’t want to spend your entire vacation confined to a boat? Tired of touristy excursions to overcrowded beaches and gimmicky attractions? Consider hiring your very own skipper and boat for the day. Image featured above: The waters of the aptly named “Blue Lagoon” onContinue reading “A Bucket List Boating Day on the Island of Vis”
Finding Balance on the Edge: Figure Skating & Travel Journeys by Carolyn Tir 