Europe
Ferris Wheel in Paris
Written By: jeff
Posted On: March 30th, 2012
I don’t have much to say about this photo. To me it’s a quintessential shot of Paris in the summer. On this trip to France, I didn’t get a chance to ride the big ferris wheel. Then again, I had already done so on my first trip to the city in 2005. As I passed [...]
Volunteering for the Bears of Romania
Written By: jeff
Posted On: March 28th, 2012
In a few weeks I’m off to Italy to speak at the Travel Bloggers Unite conference. One of the sponsors is Oyster Worldwide, a company that specializes in volunteer experiences for gappers and career breakers. They are giving away a trip to a blogger to go volunteer in Romania at a bear sanctuary. Who knew [...]
Imposing Facade of Notre Dame
Written By: jeff
Posted On: March 23rd, 2012
There aren’t many cathedrals that have the allure that this Parisian landmark has. If there’s a downside, it’s that there are too many people wanting to see it. But, even if it’s on every touristy list, it’s still worth checking out. Whether you see it for religious, architectural or historical reasons, it is impressive. I [...]
Exclusive: London Olympic Park Construction Photos
Written By: jeff
Posted On: February 28th, 2012
On my trip to London in January, I was treated to a quick taxi tour of the Olympic construction site before heading out to the Active Travel Show. The east side of London is currently under construction in anticipation of the big event this summer. With access to cars open, we drove in, got out [...]
Parked Boats on the Seine at Sunset
Written By: jeff
Posted On: February 24th, 2012
I went traveling to France, and Paris specifically, for a friend’s wedding. I didn’t realize that the reception was going to be on a boat on the Seine. After boarding our boat in the late afternoon, we started our cruise…with champagne in hand. I really loved seeing Paris from this perspective. Boats, bridges, monuments like [...]
Talking Paris, Movie Inspiration and Oklahoma with Robert Reid
Written By: jeff
Posted On: February 23rd, 2012
It’s Oscar time in the US and scenes from one of the Best Picture nominees, Midnight in Paris, has me thinking about my previous travels to France, particularly to Paris. I first visited in 2005 just in time for New Years, leaving the next year 2006. It was a short trip, but the City of Lights [...]
Seductive Paris at Dusk
Written By: jeff
Posted On: February 21st, 2012
This is a guest post from Sonia of Sonia’s Travels. If you like or aspire to travel to France or Paris, this is for you! Seeing the world one step at a time is all about the details, the very significant and insignificant moments that allow us to appreciate a new place in a different [...]
Some of My Favorite Touristy Photos From London
Written By: jeff
Posted On: February 20th, 2012
I just got back from a quick trip to London where I had to speak at the Year Our Expo, part of the Active Travel Show. On the good side, the weather was good considering I was in London in January, the show went well and I got to catch up with a lot of [...]
Windmills on a Clear Day in Mykonos
Written By: jeff
Posted On: February 10th, 2012
Of all the shots, I’ve been posting for the last year, I think this one is one of my all-time favorites. Taken in Mykonos while traveling in Greece, it captures the island beautifully. Whitewashed exteriors are accented with just a touch of color, often blue, but not exclusively. Nearby is Mykonos’ bustling center filled with [...]
Red Beach on Santorini
Written By: jeff
Posted On: February 3rd, 2012
I took my niece with me to travel to Greece for three weeks. And, there was one thing on her mind – BEACH! So, I worked in tours to some of the historical sites, but the rest of the time was spent finding Greece’s top beaches. When we hit Santorini, we stayed over on the [...]
