Author: Tim Stanley
Becker Vineyards
The Texas hill country is one of my favorite places in our state. Get lost on one of the backroads and you might think you were in the mountains along the…
Read MoreThe Honfleur Marina
If you are an artist in France, then you have certainly heard of, if not have already visited a town called Honfleur. The small picturesque marina, surrounded by shops, restaurants and…
Read MoreCold Morning Sunrise
Winter mornings can be so beautiful. The leafless trees offer lines and vantage points not found during the spring and summer, when their foliage hides the view. The cooler weather…
Read MoreAgriculture and Victory
The Queen Victoria Memorial in front of Buckingham Palace is quite unique. It has several sets of bronze statues around the base of the monuments, which is ordained with angels…
Read MoreFrench Quarter Flags
Walking along the French Quarter in the wee hours of the morning (or any foreign city) is a strange experience. Not knowing exactly where you are, or how to find…
Read MoreSunset On the Thames
When in London, you have to ride the London Eye. It’s something all tourists do, so just buy the ticket and wait in line. You won’t regret it. Even though…
Read MoreInside Fort Macomb
While in New Orleans, we visited two Civil War forts, the second being Ft. Macomb. This site is not open to the public, but we were granted special permission by…
Read MoreShining on La Sainte-Chapelle
Prior to that morning in Paris, I had never heard of this famous chapel. But after that morning, I shall never forget it. It was one of the remarkable buildings…
Read MoreThe Tunnels of Fort Pike
I did not know what to expect before I visited Fort Pike, close to New Orleans. Knowing that it was built in the early 1800s, I did not expect guard towers…
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