7 November, 2023
Veliko Tarnovo – a Glimpse into its Past
As my business trips are usually done by driving, when I have some meetings or work to do in Bulgaria, I always stop for a day or two in Veliko Tarnovo. It is on the “eas...
26 October, 2023
Traversing The Cowboy Trail (Part two)
Hello again! If you missed the first part of my journey across Alberta’s Cowboy Trail I highly recommend checking it out, otherwise this will make just about zero sense&#...
21 October, 2023
Traversing The Cowboy Trail (Part One)
For those outside Alberta, and definitely Canada, The Cowboy Trail is a long stretch of road on the west end of the province. It runs from Mayerthorpe to Cardston, over 700KM al...
19 October, 2023
Olympus Trip 35 on Holiday – Part 2 – Getting Arty in Italy
This is the second of two articles about the Trip 35. The first is here, and that one is a simple review that deals with using the camera as it was intended. In this second piec...
27 September, 2023
Monastery of Varzaresti, Moldova – resistance through faith and tradition
Established as a principality in the mid-14th century, the small medieval state of Moldova is best known for its fierce resistance against the Mongols and Turks, up until the 17...
26 September, 2023
AgfaPhoto APX 100 in Furano, Hokkaido
The character on the right, Hesomaru, is the mascot of Furano. The ‘face’ is drawn on his rather large belly while is head and arms are hidden under the hat. Heso me...
23 August, 2023
Rollei RPX 25 in Budapest
Budapest, Hungary. I am probably visiting this city for the umpteenth time, and I am always amazed, taking in the architecture and meanings of this beautiful place. Like Vienna ...
I took two vacations when I was young. I never recall being disappointed about it, but looking back with a lifetime of experience I realize it was the best my single mothe...