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Markthal, the Queen of Markets

    Markthal

Varenna and Lake Como

Like a breeze  Or sunbeam over your domain I passed In motion without pause But ye have left your beauty with me A serene accord of forms and colors Passive yet endowed In their submissiveness with power as sweet And gracious, almost I dare to say  As virtue is, or goodness; sweet as love William Wordworth, Excerpt from The Prelude, Lake of Como     Lake Como

Merry Christmas 2016

"Have yourself a merry little Christmas  Let your heart be light  From now on, our troubles will be out of sight Have yourself a merry little Christmas now." Excerpt from Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC ***** Image by travelswithcharie

Where to go (and places to avoid) in 2017

If you haven't decided yet where to go in 2017, here are suggestions from travel magazines and bestselling travel guide books for the best destinations in 2017: Condé Nast Traveler     Jeronimos Monastery, Portugal http://www.cntraveler.com/gallery/the-best-places-to-travel-in-2017

Dubrovnik in the off-season

"Those who seek paradise on earth should come to Dubrovnik." George Bernard Shaw     Adriatic Sea The drive along the coastline from Čilipi International airport to Dubrovnik was every bit as enchanting. It was the magical hour with the sun calling it a day. I was watching the sunset from the bus window and decided to capture this welcoming introduction to the walled town, not quite sure how it would turn out. But I need not have worried, this picture speaks a thousand words. 

Recent publications

    Baybay Beach Two of my travel articles about Capiz were published recently. Check them out at the links provided below. 7 of the Best Things to do in Capiz https://waytogo.cebupacificair.com/things-to-do-capiz/ 10 Reasons why you should visit Capiz http://www.sunstar.com.ph/iloilo/lifestyle/2016/11/03/10-reasons-why-you-should-visit-capiz-506932 ***** Image by Charie

Upcoming Posts

Been traveling in Europe these last few weeks and will be posting soon about my journey to the Netherlands, Croatia and Italy. It's been cold except in Dubrovnik where the temperature hovered around 18°C. Here are some images of the places I visited.     The Markthal in Rotterdam is the queen of all markets