Europe’s Money Joints
FRANKFURT, Germany Last trip in Europe I made a point to swing through a couple of its tax haven/money hideaway places. What struck me was that these barons of banking hang out in very subtle cities. Somehow they hide away billions of international dollars, but...
The Latest Spin in Europe
Greetings again from Planet Europe. These photos and thoughts are from the fall of 2015. That was one of the many volatile times for the great people of Europe. Here's what some of it looked like... These guys, for example, were pedalling bikes to give them...
Last Tour Days
I thought I'd spend one last day as a tourist here in Lisbon, Portugal. So if you want to catch a glimpse of Lisbon, then tune right in. These are the famous streetcars, notably filled with tourists. And the route uphill to the famous castle. ...
Parting Shots of Europe
As I get set to fly back to Canada, I leave you with a few of the photos that didn't make onto the first team roster. First, some of the folks of Europe. ...
East Europe’s People and Places
A friend I met somewhere along this long road said that there are, generally speaking, two types of urban environments. There are those where the people stand out and are the most important feature. Then there are those where the infrastructure dominates: the...
The Germans Invade Bratislava, Slovakia
Sure that news is some sixty-four years old. But today German troops were back on the streets of Bratislava This was a unique way to celebrate the end of the Second World War here in 1944. It seems that in 1939, the Slovak government was largely cooperative...
A Flight Through Italy and the Balkans
These are some photos of my highlights and lowlights of a trip through Italy, the countries that used to be Yugoslavia, then into Bulgaria, Romania and ending here in Budapest, Hungary. It's just a quick spin to give you a feel about these great places with all kinds...
Caves at Postojna, Slovenia
Yes indeed. Once again I went to place I'd never heard of before. Talk about not planning your trip ahead. Even so, it's the surprises en route that sometimes surprise the most. This cave, or perhaps these caves expresses the scene better, go for some 20...