Traipsing / Trāps'ing/

"to walk or travel about with or without a purpose." It a sense of skipping about from one place to another with anticipation of a discovery." This personal b-Log was created to share some experiences while traipsing around the globe.

Jan
28

Feeling at Home in Ireland

Giant's Causeway

Visiting Ireland is like visiting a favorite relative. You feel immediately at home, assured of a warm welcome. The Irish are known for their hospital...

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Jul
17

Iceland, Rugged Island on the Arctic Circle

Geyser Spirts Boiling Water Every 10-20 Minutes

Of the 55 countries I have visited, Iceland is in the top tier of countries that is a must-see. Iceland is geography and geology, with volcanoes, glac...

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Jun
29

Ljubljana, Slovenia, The Best Place You Never Knew Existed

Lake Bled and Church of Annunciation

Most people will not know where Ljubljana is and that it is in the country of Slovenia. In our trip, we have been able to find relatively unknown citi...

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Jun
07

Turin, Italy's Best Kept Secret

Royal Palace

If there is a city that should be on your bucket list, it's Turin. This northern Italian city is Italy's best secret. First, let's get the names right...

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May
11

Lower Your Expectations | Rome Travel Trip

La Pieta

I hated our last visit to Rome. We got scammed, and the worse thing is, scamming seems to be a regular occurrence. So, here's our number one travel ti...

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Feb
04

Visiting the Old Country of Friesland, What We Learned

Grazing Helps Maintain the the Earth Atop the Dike

Our ancestry tour of the "old country," Friesland, is a picture of humble beginnings that belies the perseverance and ingenuity of the Frisians in the...

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