March 2024 – 1000 Places and Memories
4 posts published by Christie during March 2024| 1000 Places and Memories
4 posts published by Christie during March 2024| 1000 Places and Memories
Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park (officially Kawartha Highlands Signature Site) is a 375-square-kilometre (145 sq mi) area of preserved wilderness used for recreational purposes in south-central …| 1000 Places and Memories
As the days got longer and the skies sunnier, nature has finally come back to life, entirely! After a long winter and a shy spring, we are all eager to enjoy once again our summer activities. Blooming flowers, birds and wildlife normally keep us entertained on a daily basis, but today I will focus on […]| 1000 Places and Memories
With a handsome setting around the San Francisco Bay, that eventually gave the city a nickname by which it is often called “The City by the Bay”, San Francisco is known for so many things: from its…| 1000 Places and Memories
Located 40 miles (63 km) northwest of San Francisco, Point Reyes National Seashore is a relatively hidden gem if you are not from this area. Rolling hills and endless beaches are the main features …| 1000 Places and Memories
“This is the best tree-lover’s monument that could possibly be found in all the forests of the world.” – John Muir Located 12 miles (19 km) north of the Golden Gate Bridge, Muir Woods Nationa…| 1000 Places and Memories
“Live simple, love well, and take time to smell the flowers along the way.” – Mark Twain Happy Spring🌞| 1000 Places and Memories
Fisherman’s Trail is praised for its dramatic coastal scenery, with paths that provide access to secret beaches and fishing spots. Some sections may be challenging because of the dunes a…| 1000 Places and Memories
Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of the European continent, is located at the very end of the Sintra Mountains, and is undoubtedly one of the most iconic places in Portugal. The winding road leading to the end of the world looked idyllic, despite all the narrow sections where my heart skipped a beat or […]| 1000 Places and Memories
Imagine working in a world of gilded splendor and royal magnificence. You are here every day, stepping gracefully across the interesting exotic wood floors, guarded by various statues and oil paintings, you have a desk made of the finest wood such as mahogany or rosewood and dozens of painted portraits of former presidents smiling at […]| 1000 Places and Memories
Nicknamed The Town of Queens because King Dinis gave it as a wedding gift to his bride Queen Isabel de Aragon in 1282, this walled city earned its name as this act began a long tradition of Óbidos …| 1000 Places and Memories
Perched along the north bank of the Douro River, Porto is best known for its Port wine, but also for its historic centre, which has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage since 1996. Porto (also k…| 1000 Places and Memories
The Iron Gates gorge (Romanian: Porțile de Fier; Serbian:Đerdapska klisura) is a natural border between Serbia and Romania the moment the Danube River enters Romania, to the city of Orsova, fo…| 1000 Places and Memories
Nicknamed the “Dragon’s Tail”, the easternmost tip of Madeira is one of the most curious and unique parts of the island. After hiking the highest peaks of the island, and one of the greenest paths …| 1000 Places and Memories
Located in the municipality of Santana, on the northern coast of the island of Madeira, the Queimadas Forest park is one of the best places to observe Laurissilva Forest. Home to the typical flora …| 1000 Places and Memories
With a subtropical climate, and a unique setting, the island of Madeira, nicknamed the Pearl of the Atlantic, is a little oasis made of the ancient forests, high mountains, and beautiful beaches. T…| 1000 Places and Memories
The small island of Madeira, only 57 km long and 22 km wide, is located in the Atlantic Ocean, about 1000 km from the continental Portugal, and 700 km from Morocco. With an average annual temperatu…| 1000 Places and Memories
