TRAVEL AND WANDER

Europe is now in its warm season with everything in full bloom and long daylight hours for sightseeing. Filled with elegance, history, beauty, and cultural stimulation, Europe is a continent that ages like fine wine. A summer in Europe is a dream come true and Budapest, Hungary in the summer is a must stop destination.With its Old World Charm, Budapest is an architectural treasure. Bicycling or walking around this city provides one with an abundance of satisfaction. From healing thermal bath waters to a boat ride on the Danube to an evening of opera to eating legendary Hungarian strudel that satisfy your palate, Budapest is a world class destination that's divided in two by the Danube River. Buda is on the west and Pest on the east. Buda has a classier feel to it. It's a calmer side of the city for those seeking a more peaceful environment but it has important attractions; Parliament Building, Opera House, and Hero's Square which has Budapest Zoo, Szechenyi Baths, and the V

It's awe-inspiring, its captivating, it's visited by 6 million people a year, it's photographed from many angles, and it's one of the wonders of the world. What travel destination is this? Wanna guess?  It's the Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona, U.S.A. If you have the opportunity to see this incredible canyon please put it on your bucket list. You won't be disappointed. On Saturday, April 30, 2022, I made my dream come true when I got off the Amtrak train in Flagstaff, Arizona at 4:20 am in the morning. I was heading back to the Midwest after visiting my friend for several days in Desert Hot Springs, near Palm Springs, California and the Amtrak train was going right through Flagstaff. I had booked a motel near the train station days earlier as well as a shuttle to and from the Grand Canyon because things book up fast, especially during late spring and summer, and of course weekends. If Flagstaff is your destination to the Grand Canyon there's a shuttle

GREECE is one of the sunniest places in the world, with a coastline of 16,000 kilometers. It is home to more archaeological museums than any other country in the world and offers plenty of ancient history, amazing cuisine, culture stimulation, incredible breath-taking beaches, sunny weather, and warm hospitality. Athens, the largest city has a lot to offer but when it comes to a relaxing vacation even the residents of Athen head to one of the Greek Islands to relax and de-stress. For those that love theater, we have the Greeks to thank. The Ancient Greeks invented the theater including comedy, tragedy, and satire genres. Originally called Hellas, the country known for its Gods and Goddesses; Zeus, Poseidon, Hermes, Hera, Hades, Dionysus, Demeter, Apollo, Ares, Artemis, Athena, Aphrodite and more draws millions of visitors from around the globe. Everyone should visit Greece at least once in their lifetime.  To enjoy the perfect Greek vacation fly or take a ferry to your island of choice