We stopped at small restaurant on the Portuguese coast and were slightly confused by an English translation that read ‘swordy fish’ we asked the waiter – our fumbling Portuguese to his broken English -and he confirmed it was ‘sword fish’. When it arrived, it had the shape of a large eel (one of my favorite… Continue reading Scary ugly but Delicious – the Black Scabbardfish
Author: Cascoly
I've been exploring and leading trips for over 40 years. climbing & trekkng in the Alps, Andes, North American mountain ranges and the Himalaya. I'm retired from mountaineering now but world travels in Europe, Africa & Asia continue to expand my portfolio. Besides private travel, I now focus on escorting trips to India & Turkey. Other interests include wide reading in history and vegetable gardening / cooking. You can download digital images here, or find images at https://steve-estvanik.pixels.com. We have many thousands of images we haven't displayed yet; so, if you have a special need or request please contact us
Challenge Your Brain with Unique Jigsaw Puzzles from Cascoly
A brief history of jigsaw puzzles Jigsaw puzzles have a rich history that spans centuries. They originated in the 18th century in Europe, initially as educational tools featuring maps. Craftsmen hand-cut these “dissected maps” into small pieces for children’s geography lessons. By the 19th century, puzzles evolved into entertainment for adults, with intricate designs cut… Continue reading Challenge Your Brain with Unique Jigsaw Puzzles from Cascoly
Wildlife of the Oregon Coast – Cascoly Image Gallery
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Wander Wise – Travel Alerts for Turkey
One of the most common questions we get is “How safe is Turkey”. Especially with Israel’s invasion of Gaza, many assume it’s become unsafe to travel in Turkey or have seen travel alerts that seem ominous. Over the last 25 years we’ve had no problems with safety or security. Our last tour in Spring 2023 encountered no problems, and I visited in late November and had no problems.
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Image Galleries – Mount Rainier – Washington Cascades
Climbing Mount Rainier is a popular but challenging endeavor. The mountain claims lives each year due to its unpredictable weather and difficult terrain. Spring is the most popular time to climb the easier routes, before major crevasses open. For more technical routes it also reduces the chances of snow or rockfall. Winter climbing freezes more rocks in place allowing climbs such as Gibraltar which are unsafe even in the spring.
Image Galleries – Dragons
Cascoly image galleries are supplements to our blog posts on individual travels, allowing display of many more images than are reasonable within those posts.
Cascoly Surveys: International Travel Dreams
Our surveys on focus tours we lead or possible expansion, not a generic survey of international travel. We specialize in small group tours, Istanbul city tours, cruise excursions and independent or private guided day tours from Istanbul to Gallipoli, Troy, Epherus, Pamukkale and Cappadocia
Image Galleries – Uzbekistan
Cascoly image galleries are supplements to our blog posts on individual travels, allowing display of many more images than are reasonable within those posts.
Small Bites, Big Flavor: Dim Sum with Air Fryer or Steamer
Shu Mai (Shumai) is a popular Chinese dumpling that originated in the southern region of China. These dumplings are typically small, open-faced, and round. Shu Mai wrappers are made from a thin, unleavened dough, and they are usually filled with a mixture of ground pork, shrimp, and various seasonings. Sometimes, you might find variations with chicken, beef, or even vegetables.