Don’t listen to what they say. Go see. Chinese Proverb| Travels Through My Lens
In last week’s post about Forest Park, I mentioned that the Wildwood Trail leads to Pittock Mansion. This beautiful home of Henry and Georgiana Pittock was completed in 1914. Henry Pittock chose th…| Travels Through My Lens
9 posts published by Travels Through My Lens during May 2024| Travels Through My Lens
If happiness is the goal – and it should be – then adventures should be the top priority. Richard Branson Kayaking off San Juan Island, Washington State| Travels Through My Lens
Forest Park, a 5,100 acre (2,064 hectare) park located in the West Hills of Portland, was the dream of landscape architects the Olmsted Brothers, back in 1903. However; it wasn’t until 1948 that th…| Travels Through My Lens
4 posts published by Travels Through My Lens during August 2025| Travels Through My Lens
Life starts at the edge of your comfort zone. José Andrés Gullfoss Waterfall, Iceland| Travels Through My Lens
We spent several days this past week at Cannon Beach, OR. The weather was chilly but sunny, and the wind on the beach was ferocious, but it was a relaxing getaway none the less. While there, we too…| Travels Through My Lens
Red can conjure a gamut of emotions including anger, passion, danger, energy, excitement and power. This warm color is found in food, nature, art, early cave drawings, in human-made objects and in the human body. As you will see in my photos below; red is ubiquitious. Nothing attracts attention like a red dress. Laura Bush,... Continue Reading →| Travels Through My Lens
Nothing behind me, everything ahead of me, as is ever so on the road. Jack Kerouac| Travels Through My Lens
As mentioned in previous posts (click here), Oregon has seven wonders. The list of Oregon’s amazing places was determined by Travel Oregon in 2013. These natural beauties showcase the diversity of Oregon’s landscape, including its breathtaking Pacific Coast, high deserts, beautiful mountain ranges, lush forests and so much more. We plan to visit, or re-visit... Continue Reading →| Travels Through My Lens
There is something incredibly nostalgic and significant about the annual cascade of autumn leaves. Joe L. Wheeler| Travels Through My Lens
On a beautiful, bright Sunday morning in May, 1980, I left my home in Yakima, Washington to drive to my job just a few miles away. It was 7:45 a.m. and I needed to clock in at 8 a.m. It truly was a gorgeous morning, with bright blue skies, chirping birds and the temperatures were... Continue Reading →| Travels Through My Lens
Remember that travel is a way of happiness – not a destination. Roy M. Goodman Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, Hobart, Australia| Travels Through My Lens
Sharing photos and stories from my travels.| Travels Through My Lens
9 posts published by Travels Through My Lens during April 2024| Travels Through My Lens
When people ask me why I still have hope and energy after all these years, I always say: because I travel. Gloria Steinem Château de Domfront, France| Travels Through My Lens
Split is a party town according to many of the Croatians we had conversations with during our stay. It’s famous for its nightlife and lively club scene. We saw many groups of visitors clearly in to…| Travels Through My Lens
In nature, nothing is perfect and everything is perfect. Trees can be controlled, bent in weird ways and they’re still beautiful. Alice Walker Orcas Island, Washington State| Travels Through My Lens
Last week I posted my first blog about Dubrovnik, and today I’m continuing on with more about this amazing city. Click here to read that post. As I mentioned last week, the Dubrovnik Pass is a good…| Travels Through My Lens
Dubrovnik, initially known as Ragusa, dates back to the 7th century when refugees from Epidaurum settled in the area. Through the centuries, it has been ruled by the Byzantine Empire, the Austrian …| Travels Through My Lens
Love is the food of life, travel is dessert. Anonymous Saint-Malo, France| Travels Through My Lens
Located in central Umbria is the picturesque, hillside village of Spolteo. Known for Roman ruins, olive groves, vineyards and its imposing medieval fortress located high on a hill, this city is yet…| Travels Through My Lens
I still have more to share from our time in Umbria and Tuscany, but we’re currently in Croatia, and it’s so amazingly beautiful here that I just had to interrupt my Italy series to share photos of …| Travels Through My Lens
