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St Michan’s Church is Dublin’s oldest North side church. Founded in 1095, it has a bit more to offer the everyday visitor. A bit macabre to say the least but fascinating nonetheless. Although the church was founded in 1095 the present church dates to 1685 and was renovated in 1825. The church interior is lacking […]
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I was in Riga in the middle of winter when the sun was setting at about 3 o’clock on a frigid day. As I walked along the cobble stones sidewalks the sunset caught my eyes and I briefly warmed myself and enjoyed the sight of the rays brightening the alleys. After that? I quickly […]
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Recently I came across a different product for your phone called the Grip V. It’s not a protective case but more of an add-on. It is a small card case designed to adhere to the back of your phone, with a small strap for your hand, built into it. Why would you need a hand […]
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Walking the streets of Prague offers many street vendors peddling their wares from trinkets to sausages. One of the things worth stopping and indulging in is Trdlo, a tasty cake, donut, pastry like concoction. First made in Hungary, it soon spread to The Czech Republic and Slovakia. The word Trdlo refers to the wooden […]
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I have been in Amsterdam many times and usually avoid the weekends there. So many people it gets to be a bit much if it’s not your first visit. To my lack of knowledge, I was in Amsterdam during the week when AFC Ajax was hosting Celtic FC. Pre-match night. I’ve never seen so many […]
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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 […]
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Not all apps for travel are always “travel apps”. If you like to write about your journey while traveling but don’t always have access to your tablet or laptop it can be a pain, especially when you have some ideas. We almost always have our phones handy. Werdsmith is a handy app for writers and […]
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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! […]
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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 share TwitterTumblrFacebookGooglePinterestStumbleuponRedditLinkedin
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A quarter-zip fleece has to be one of the most versatile articles of clothing you can have while traveling. We all know the benefits of layering clothes to stay warm and the ability to shed a layer as our body heats up. But the casual look of a good quarter zip fleece can pass today […]
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This is the pic of the week because I was here yesterday and it reminds me of Lord of the Rings. Located in the mountains around Ringebu, Norway this area is surreal looking. Sitting above the timberline it always looks beautiful. A moose ran by in the distance but I was to slow with the […]
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We all know the advantages of packing light. Less to carry, less to check in. The only disadvantage on longer trips is that you will need to do laundry more often. Many places we travel to lack laundromats and sometimes the costs of hotel laundry services is just ridiculous. Two pairs of jean, a few […]
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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 […]
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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 share TwitterTumblrFacebookGooglePinterestStumbleuponRedditLinkedin
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Let’s face it, we rely heavily on our smartphones when traveling. It’s our GPS, camera and contact to our friends and family. Unfortunately battery technology has yet to catch up with our heavy usage. It really is an inconvenience when the battery goes dead on the road. Now that most devices do not have a […]
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