Photo Galleries

  I was struck, as every visitor to Malta must be, by the sheer numbers of balconies on Valletta’s buildings.  There seems to be no easy answer as to why the balconies, which became fashionable in the mid-18th century, are...

Toronto is one of Canada's great cities.  Often called the "New York of the North" (I presume as a complement), it's a fun place to visit.  There's lots to see and do in Toronto, from the amazing CN Tower which soars 1815 ft (553 m) into the...

The  Betty Ford Alpine Gardens  is the world's highest botanical garden, situated at the foot of Vail Mountain in the Colorado Rockies, in gorgeous Vail Valley.  The Garden rests at an altitude of 8,200 feet (2,500 m) and is...

I'm a huge fan of National Parks, and one of the most amazing parks anywhere is Volcanoes National Park on Hawaii's Big Island.  When you visit, you'll know why it's a UNESCO World Heritage site !

In part one of this series I gave you the background on the Getty Villa, Mr. Getty and his passion for art.  What follows are some illustrative pieces from the Villa's collection, which focus on art from the antiquities.  

A walk through a picturesque town with PHeymont, who enjoyed it so much he almost forgot to take pictures!

While he was despised by many during his lifetime, J.P. Getty  has left the world a wonderful legacy in his fabulous art collection and foundation.

Just thought I'd share my enjoyable walk for a Sunday afternoon. This is Little Crosby Village.  8 miles north of Liverpool UK. Today. It's an odd sort of village. It helps if you're Roman Catholic if you want to live there.

     One of the best Farmers Markets I've ever been to is Boulder's, the largest in Colorado.  The Market focuses on locally grown vegetables, fruit, meats, flowers and wines, sold by the farmers that actually produce them....

  Kananaskis country  is one of the lesser traveled gems of the Alberta Rockies.  Locals know this area well but it’s off the radar for most tourists who selectively go to such highly worthwhile (but much busier) locations like...

  "Cannery Row...is a poem, a stink, a grating noise, a quality of light, a tone, a habit, a nostalgia, a dream." — John Steinbeck, from his novel ' Cannery Row'   Wow!    With a beautifully written introduction like that,...

    One of my favorite regions to hike is anywhere near the transition between the great Central Plains and the Rocky Mountains.  The region offers opportunity to explore several ecosystems and to enjoy grand panoramic views of the...