Acadia and Mount Rainier are among the most visited National Parks in the United States. Both are close to major metropolitan areas, but also provide 2 very different ecological settings: volcanic mountain versus seacoast fjords, both with temperate forests. Most tourists, however, spend too little time touching only the highlights. Here I’ll emphasize some of… Continue reading The Road Less Traveled: Acadia’s Hidden Wonders
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Scary ugly but Delicious – the Black Scabbardfish
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
Wildlife of the Oregon Coast – Cascoly Image Gallery
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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.
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.
Tales of Terroir: The Unique Rieslings of Moselle and Rhine River
The steep hills with views of the Rhine River and the Mosel and their tributaries were perfect for vine planting. No one knew this better than the Romans. Roman poet Ausonius describes the verdant hills covered in Bacchus grapes and the pleasant, softly running streams of the “Mosella” in a poem dated around 370 AD.… Continue reading Tales of Terroir: The Unique Rieslings of Moselle and Rhine River
Image Gallery – Uzbekistan: Tashkent
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Medieval Marvels: Rhine Castles on AMAwaterways Cruises
AmaWaterways offers numerous river cruises along rivers in Europe, including the Rhine River. The Rhine River is one of the major waterways in Europe, flowing through several countries including Switzerland, Germany, France, Belgium, and the Netherlands. AmaWaterways river cruises let travelers explore the scenic beauty, historical sites, and cultural attractions along the Rhine without having to re-pack and change hotels every day. The only downside of a river cruise is we’re unable to visit the castles – prime encouragement for a future road trip!