The Largest Excavated Underground City in the World

The ancient city of Elengubu, known today as Derinkuyu, burrows more than 85m below the Earth’s surface, encompassing 18 levels of tunnels. The largest excavated underground city in the world, it was in near-constant use for thousands of years, changing hands...

Best Public Swimming Pools in the World

Here’s a great article from the BBC – re Great Public Swimming Pools from around the world. https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20220729-the-best-public-swimming-pools-around-the-world Highlights: Iceland – both near Reykjavik: Blue Lagoon and...

Antarctica – Cruises and/or Marathons?

Yes, This is also high on my list… I have to get to Antarctica – and don’t plan on swimming, or sailing a small craft there. So… options? Cruises are the mode that comes to mind. I am looking into this further. Meanwhile… There is a...

Riding Horses Across the Andes

Hi There, Want to Ride Horses Across the Andes? Who doesn’t? Well, as hard as it is to believe, I am absolutely the only member in my family desirous of this Grand Adventure. Here’s a brochure all about it. Let me know if you want to go! It’s...

Planning a Trip? Want a Travel Map?

As Toby and Cousin Chris plan their upcoming trek from Columbia to Tierra del Fuego, they are using travelmap.net. It’s great. It keeps track of just about everything, showing you distances, etc as well as cool things to see along your route.