This UNESCO World Heritage Site represents a good example of a typical British Colonial city in Canada. Keep in mind, during your walk, that the overall ambience is more important than individual buildings (although, if you are very interested, … Continue reading →

            Prior to the walk, drive to the Eastern Promenade, a row of Victorian houses opposite the waters of Casco Bay. Check out Fort Allen Park and its Cleve Tucker Memorial, at the eastern tip of the area.             From … Continue reading →

  Walking Tour of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada   My walk begins at The Lookout at Harbor Center Tower, on West Hastings Street, which provides fantastic views of the city and its environs. It’s a great way to get oriented … Continue reading →

                Walking Tour of Victoria, British Columbia   Victoria, the capital of British Columbia, is located at the southeastern tip of Vancouver Island. The city is equidistant from Seattle, Washington, and the city of Vancouver, on the British Columbia … Continue reading →

   Walking Tour of Juneau, Alaska               Exit your cruise ship and turn left on Franklin Street, noticing the Archie Van Winkle Memorial (Alaska’s first Medal of Honor winner) along the way. On the harbor side of the street … Continue reading →

          Walking Tour of The Hague, Netherlands   The Hague, Netherlands’ seat of government (despite Amsterdam being the major city), is an elegant and stately city, just 43 miles (about 60 kilometers) southwest of Amsterdam. Internationally, the city is … Continue reading →

          Walking Tour of Warsaw, Poland   Warsaw is the capital and largest city in Poland.  It has a history which dates to the Middle Ages and includes much war and destruction.  World War II, however, was its most … Continue reading →

            Walking Tour of Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic   Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic, is the largest and oldest of the Czech Republic’s many spas. It was an extremely popular location for the rich and famous of the 19th and … Continue reading →

              Walking Tour of Graz, Austria   Graz, Austria, is a pleasant mix of old and new. The major tourist attractions are centered in the Old Town, which lies along the eastern bank of the Mur River. The best way … Continue reading →

                   Walking Tour of Brasov, Romania               This city, located in the Transylvania Region of Romania, makes an excellent base of operations for an exploration of the region. It is close to Bran Castle, one of the most … Continue reading →