I normally use the pic of the week post for something more visually beautiful but this image is just stuck in my head. As I rounded a street corner in downtown Bangkok I came across this child looking up at me with a cup of change. At first I felt like I got punched in […]
Update: Protests in Bangkok hit with explosion
Things took a turn for the worse last night when pro-government supporters threw a grenade at a truck carrying anti-government protestors, killing one and injuring an estimated 30 people. Tensions are running high as the BKK-shutdown enters its 5th day. The majority of the violence is taking place at night and tends to be concentrated […]
Visiting Bangkok during the shutdown
I had some second thoughts about coming to Bangkok during the “BKK-shutdown”. News of mass protests and the closing off of intersections, killing power to government buildings as well as disrupting Thailand’s stock market had me a bit edgy about what I may be getting myself into. The opposition had made statements that visitors would […]
Icelandic Horse In Norwegian Mountains – Pic of the Week
I was out riding horses with my cousin on a bitterly cold day up in the area of her mountain farm. Despite the sub-zero conditions I was having a blast. I was able to capture this picture as the morning sun was making its way above the mountain crest right before the freezing temperatures […]
“Nomads” and Real Homeless – Thoughts During Christmas time
No matter if you live in a metro area or have spent time in cities while traveling, you have no doubt come across the sight of a homeless person begging for change. Make no eye contact? Pick up your pace a bit? Or maybe you check your pocket and put a little money in the […]
Beautiful Hallstatt Austria – Pic of the Week
Hallstatt is a village in the Salzkammergut, a region in Austria. With a Population of just under 1,000 the central village keeps to its historic character by banning cars. If you arrive by car. you will have to park in one of the 2 parking lots outside the village. A popular destination for its natural […]
Poznan Old Town – Pic of the week
Europe is full of beautiful Squares. Poznan’s Old Town Square is one of the more “unsung” if you will. I was browsing a map of Poland trying to decide which city to visit. After doing a Google search on images of Poznan I was sold. After arriving, I was elated with its […]
KGB Museum Prague
This little museum just down the street from Prague Castle is something to see if you find communism, spying and the former Soviet Union even a bit intriguing. The cost of 300 Czech, about $14 is worth every penny. The gentleman who owns and narrates the tour is Russian and eager to show off all the […]
Colors of Dusk – Pic of the Week
Out on Long Island Sound a few weeks ago and the sunset turned out not to be the best shot of the evening. As the sunset disappeared beyond the horizon its glow continued to offer amazing colors.
Ferry in Gulf of Finland – Pic of the Week
I was crossing the Gulf of Finland from Helsinki to Estonia in the middle of the winter aboard a Viking Ferry. Always a fan of sunsets, I was able to catch the sun as it began its descent while we cruised through the frozen floes.
Old Man Playing Violin In Prague – Pic of the Week
I am a fan of street musicians. From drums to the cello many have left me in awe. I was walking the streets of Prague when I came upon this gentleman strumming what seemed a deeply sad tune. The aging plaster wall behind him resembling a sky. Many people walked by seemingly oblivious (as many […]
Hiking in Ringebu Norway
This was a place I hadn’t been to since I was a young kid. With so many pleasant memories, I was eager to revisit again while I was recently in Norway. Luckily the snow from the previous day had melted and we had beautiful weather for our hike. For the end of October, unseasonably beautiful! […]
Window Seat London to Dublin- Pic of the Week
I was on an Aer Lingus flight from London to Dublin. Normally I always go for an aisle seat but forgot to reserve ahead this time. Lucky for me once we were above the clouds this awesome view awaited. -Karl
Finding Hamilton Falls – Vermont
I am a waterfall buff. Be it a few hundred feet and thousands of gallons a minute or a few feet and just a trickle. As loud as a roar or just babbling. There is something about the sights and sounds of waterfalls. Your eyes marvel at mother natures spigot, your ears hear the water […]
Long Island Sound Sunset – Pic of the Week
Since I’m out on the ocean so much, the opportunity to catch sunsets presents itself often. This one is taken just past sunset as the lighthouse seen in the bottom left has just begun to shine it’s beacon. -Karl