Cork, Ireland A bit of an update from TourAbsurd-land… The Cork Cycling Festival has been taking place this week. Since one of Dario's consuming passions is his upcoming website about community-powered bike sharing, we have both been a bit overwhelmed. Dario with programming and hiring graphic designers, module coders, and server security gurus; me …
Featured photo: Kiek in de Kök
Tallinn, Estonia Today's photo comes to us from Brooke of Brooke vs. the World. Here's what she has to say about it: "One of my favorite things to encounter when traveling are funny signs, so I always make sure to keep an eye out while on the road. I was casually strolling through Tallinn, Estonia, …
Sounds of Morocco: the Adnan
Middle Atlas, Morocco One of the first things that many non-Muslims who visit Muslim countries notice are the frequent calls to prayer, known as the Adnan in Morocco (often called the adhan, as well). On our first trip to Africa (Tanzania), Dario and I were met at the hotel by a friend who'd arrived the …
Blarney Castle gardens
Slideshow of a summer visit to Blarney Castle gardens in Ireland.
Featured photo: Waterford Tall Ships Race
Photo of the gorgeous Europa in the Tall Ships race at Waterford, Ireland.
Quote: Laughter is the sun…
Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face. ~ Anonymous Photo courtesy of vatobob via Wikimedia Commons.