Alaska: Fairbanks – Aurora Express Bed & Breakfast
For our second night in Fairbanks, we had arranged for…
Arkansas: Fort Smith
As we trekked across from Oklahoma on our way to Alabama we stopped off at the small, historic town of Fort Smith. The former garrison which gave its name to the town is now a National Monument which we took the opportunity to visit. We also were able to check out the historic center and the local visitor center; a former bordello.
Tennessee: Lynchburg
A brief stop to pay homage to a national iconic drinks brand – and not a drop passed our lips!. On our road trip through Tennessee we decided, or at least I decide, to stop at the town of Lynchburg, home of the Jack Daniels, the famous Tennessee whiskey house.
Belgium: Brussels – Historical Centre
The city of Brussels in Belgium is at the very heart of Europe. It is the seat of the European Parliament. By and large it is a typically modern European city but at it's heart there are some wonderful reminders of it's early ancestry, at the center of which is the spectacular Grand Place. Brussels is certainly a place where you can spend a couple of fun days exploring.
Washington: Olympic National Park
We spent 2 days exploring Washington State's Olympic National Park. - a vast wilderness encompassing nearly a million acres; with several distinctly different ecosystems.
Alaska: Exploring the frontier city of Fairbanks
A two-day itinerary in the central Alaskan city of Fairbanks…
Alaska: Denali National Park
After a few days in Anchorage & Seward we headed…
Alaska: Seward – Dog sledding during the summer season
After spending the previous day at sea we decided to focus our last few days in Steward on terra firma. Since arriving in Alaska and Emily finding out about the existence of kennels for dog sledding huskies that were open to the public, we had been pressurized into visiting one of these establishments. Luckily enough one such place existed close to Seward. Despite this being summer and the snow being long gone this tour also promised us a sled ride – how could we turn down this opportunity
Alaska: Kenai Peninsula – Exit Glacier
Getting close-up and personal with a enormous river of ice. Whilst we still can!
Montana: Glacier National Park
Enjoying the spectacular scenery of Glacier National Park. A mountainous wonderland created by the power of glaciers.
Montana: Butte & The World Museum of Mining
Butte is built around a mountain, once known as America’s most valuable mountain. This community was created as a result of the discovery of the precious materials, in particular copper.. Today the mines are exhausted and the town is past it’s hey day
India: Rajasthan – the Jantar Mantar
The Jantar Mantar, is a monument which houses a collection of nineteen architectural astronomical instruments. Built by the Rajput king Sawai Jai Singh II, and completed in 1734, it features the world's largest stone sundial
India: Uttar Pradesh – Fatehpur Sikri
The ancient city of Fatehpur Sikri was founded by Emperor Akbar as the capital of Mughal Empire in 1571. Akbar's son Jahangir was born at the village of Sikri in 1569 and that year Akbar constructed a religious compound to commemorate Sheikh Salim who had predicted the birth.
India: Keoladeo National Park
An unplanned visit to Keoladeo National Park which turned out to be wonderful and we were lucky to get a chance to be there during the peek viewing season.
Minnesota: Walnut Grove – Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum
The name of Walnut Grove is synonymous with the "Little House On The Prairie" TV series, although the Ingalls only lived there on two occasions for a total of four years. The actual show was not filmed on location in South Dakota, they preferred the warmer climate of California (and who can blame them!)
Colorado: Keensburg- Wild Animal Sanctuary – a rescue centre for big cats and bears
The Colorado Wildlife Conservation Sanctuary is a fascinating place. It is not a zoo but is a rescue centre for exotic animals, rescued from small zoos and private owners who have abused their animals or simply were unable to look after them.
Alaska: Exploring the Seward Highway
Exploring Alaska's Kenai Peninsula: incredible wildlife and the disappearing glaciers
Alaska: A day cruise to see Northwestern Fjord – whales, sea otters and retreating glaciers
The plan was to take a 9 ½ boat trip from Seward up the Northwestern Fjord, some 70 odd miles down the coast. The overcast weather put some doubt in our mind on this endeavor, but we had already bought the tickets, so were committed to the trip.
Alaska: Anchorage – Alaska Native Heritage Center
On our arrival in Anchorage our hopes were raised by some warm summer sun, but when we awoke on morning of our second day the weather has changed for the worst, it was both cold and damp. Mind you we never expected this to be a beach type holiday. We had come to Alaska prepared, so we layered up and set off to the Alaska Native Heritage Center in Anchorage.
