Cape Horn, at the Very Bottom of Chile By Kent E St John I am the albatross that awaits you At the end of the world. I am the forgotten souls of dead mariners Who passed Cape Horn From all the oceans of the world. But they did not die…
Visiting Samoa to explore the islands and gain an appreciation for the Samoan way of life, including Alofaaga Blowholes and Afu-a-Au Falls.
Northern Ethiopia: Traveling Through Beauty, Back in Time By Kent E St John If you have any preconceived notions from past reading or from visiting the African continent, don’t apply them to Northern Ethiopia. There will be bits and pieces that fit, but Northern Ethiopia defies plug-in comparisons. Much of…
The French side of St. Martin with sandy beaches, fresh seafood and outdoor adventure and a sail to the nearby island of Anguilla aboard a catamaran.
Lithuania’s Hill of Crosses: Hope, Love and Sacrifice
The jungles of the Sepik River Basin in Papua New Guinea and visiting with villagers whose way of life has remained unchanged for many centuries.
By Kent E St John The decay is enchanting and matches the heat, not subtle, nothing about Salvador, Brazil is. It is a long way from the now comparatively polished streets of Rio and I am grateful for it. Just steps from my luxury hotel is a one time-convent. My…
By Lisa St. John When someone asked me about my favorite moment of the Calgary Stampede in Alberta Canada, I was at a loss. Ten days for the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth is not enough to breathe in the beauty and excitement of the Canadian Wild West. Was it…
A Return to Le Marche: Palaces, Painters and Pilgrims By Kent E St John A few months ago I took a step back in time and headed to the Region Marche in Italy. Years ago I spent time in Ascoli Piceno taking an Italian speaking course; I was a dismal…
Sampling superb cuisine and legendary wines of Burgundy a delightful bike ride through the countryside outside of Beaune, France, the heart of wine country.
Belgian chocolate and Belgian Beer; Welcome to Wallonia, the French speaking Walloon region of Belgium, with WW I history everywhere.
Through Reims, Troyes, and Essoyes, discovering the charms of Champagne By Kent St. John Could the world turn without an occasional sip of real champagne? I doubt it. Reims (or Rheims) is synonymous with champagne, or so I have always thought. It is no doubt where you should start, especially…
