The Pink Beach, the Princess, and the Creeps
Anything underwater just freaks me out. It's one of my biggest fears. Don't get me wrong, I love swimming in turquoise waters, majestic ocean views, and northern Ontario lakeside living, but honestly, stuff under the surface scares the bejeezus out of me. Animate or inanimate. Which is why I have very mixed feelings about our visit to one of the most unique and rare beaches in the Caribbean:...
“Fantiquing” in Porta Portese
A few of my grownup friends are into antiquing, and hitting up rural auctions for those authentic, pedigreed objects from times past. I, on the other hand, just buy stuff that I like. I like to think of it as 'fan-tiquing'. This little horse is a perfect example - it is a miniature 3-inch statue inspired by one of the four bronze horses that sits atop the Basilica of San Marco in Venice....
Constantine’s Colossus and Corkscrews on Churches
I've never been a big fan of the "If-it's-Tuesday-this-must-be-Belgium" kind of travel, where in an effort to squeeze in as many countries or attractions as possible, it all becomes an indistinct blur. Or worse, like 'museum fatigue', you're left with nothing but an impression of being impressed, without really remembering anything specific. Which is why the last time I planned a visit to Rome,...