travel
An ocean reprieve
Getting away from being in lockdown or simply working from home is critical to our mental health. Even if the trip is a short one it can really refresh our outlook. And I think everyone is seeking a brain refresh these days. A friend of mine, Steve Proctor, recently took a quick trip to the …
Casa Loma: The Structure Of A Failed Capitalist?
Casa Loma is Toronto’s Gothic Revival castle built by controversial capitalist Sir Henry Pellatt in 1914. The structure of the castle is very impressive and it’s easy to spend hours wandering the hallways and rooms of unique architecture. I’ve included a few photographs of some of the more unique areas of the castle. Unfortunately, the Pellets, …
Look At My Curves
Curves, Corners, however, you look at it, Toronto has a few interesting ones it likes to show off. One of Toronto’s most photographed downtown corners, The Gooderham building, known for its cool rounded feature. The tower of Old City Hall, at Bay and Queen street, reflecting off a new nearby reflective skyscraper. A mural painted on …
Escaping To The Rustic Country
I love the look and feel of the simple and rustic country. The uncomplicated life where you can hear silence as if it was a real thing. In my dreams, one day, I will have an escape in the country to retreat to when I need to unwind and de-stress. Until then my collage of miscellaneous photos …
Vantage Distance By Su Leslie.
I love this post from Su Leslie of Zimmerbitch. My comment at the time was, “Wow, what a beautiful post, photographically, articulately and, oh yes, certainly metaphorically! ? I hope you enjoy this guest author post as much as I did. My little escape to the Waikato is over and I’m back at my desk. Although …
The Enthralling Maasai People of Today
Visiting Maasai Village was one of the programs of our Safari Tour in Maasai Mara. On our second day after having lunch at the edge of Mara River, Tom, our guide and driver, took us to a Maasai village to see how Nomadic people live in person. This time, Tom was not the first person …
The Mayan Ruins, Copan, Honduras
A photo essay showing great pictures and writing about the beautiful and Mystical Mayan ruins and pyramids in Copan, Honduras. By Amanda Ricks @surprisinglives.net
Chichicastenango, Guatemala
A photo essay featuring the beautiful Native market in Chichicastenango, Guatemala. Wonderful pictures are shown along with descriptions of the people and the area. By Amanda Ricks @surprisinglives.net
Abandoned NYC: Mind Blowing History Of New York City
Will Ellis has a fascinating hobby and blog on which he records the findings of this hobby. Will finds and investigates abandoned buildings etc in the New York City area. He then photographs his findings for his incredible blog. The blog, abandonednyc.com, is a fascinating trip back in time often into creepy decaying broken …
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