Travel
Rowing Rhythm of the Nile
There is a special rhythm to rowing the Nile River. Our group found during a tour in February 2026.
Dreaming of the Nile
I will be rowing the Nile River in February! How should I prepare? With books and cross-country skiing.
A Canoe Came Back
An unexpected email brings back memories of a 50 year old canoe that I had forgotten about and that has come back ready for another 50 years!
Auf Wiedersehen Berlin & the World Rowing Tour
The last World Rowing Tour took place in Berlin in May 2025. Over 50 years there have been 61 tours around the world. Worth celebrating!
Snapshots of Morocco
Vignettes from a four week trip in Morocco. Not a lot of rowing, but a whole lot of discoveries.
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.
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.
Am I Really Considering Nostalgia Travel?
A return to Nova Scotia prompts a walk down memory lane and an exploration of nostalgia travel.
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.
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.