Travel

Travel has been part of my life from an early age. I have lived in four countries (almost five) – South Africa, Canada, Malaysia, Sierra Leone and sort of Germany. Travelled in over 60. These posts are as varied and eclectic as travel itself, although with a bit of a rowing travel focus to many. If you would like to enjoy even more posts linked to my rowing travel company, check out the Rowing Travel Blog. But read on, there are many journeys to share.

Snapshots of Morocco

Vignettes from a four week trip in Morocco. Not a lot of rowing, but a whole lot of discoveries.

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AI for Travel Planning. Or not.

AI for trip planning is a useful tool. But it has limitations and poses many questions. There are other ways to plan travel too.

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Canaletto’s Thames Painting Trip

Mistaken for Venice, Canaletto’s Thames painting leads to trips in Nova Scotia and London and imagined journeys of connection and coincidence.

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Am I Really Considering Nostalgia Travel?

A return to Nova Scotia prompts a walk down memory lane and an exploration of nostalgia travel.

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Travel in Troubled Times Again

Is 2024 another year of travel in troubled times? Experts are cautiously optimistic, advising good planning while encouraging us to get out and experience the world.

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Destination Land Art

Land and destination art converge with literature and travel as Ruth explores connections and coincidences that start with a book bought in Dublin.

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