TRAVEL COLLAGE: VIEWS FROM ABOVE - - AROUND THE WORLD

 

 

 

FEELING BLUE: AROUND THE WORLD

Have you been feeling blue? 

 I still can't seem to wrap my head around the fact that

The 
Entire 
World 
Has 
Stopped.

So yeah, depending on the day, 
I might be feeling a bit down in the dumps. 

I have no right to complain.
In fact, I count my blessings every day.
My family is healthy.
We can pay our bills.
We have more than enough food.
Being quarantined in the comfort of our own home isn't the worst thing in the world.

But speaking of the WORLD......
my mind can't help wondering.......

Will 
I 
ever
 be
 able 
to 
TRAVEL
 again?

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This isn't a "woe is me" post.
Oh, no.
No woe. 
There are bigger things to worry about, I know.
Although......
It happens to be where my mind tends to go

when I'm feeling low.  

So yes, this post is about feeling blue, 
but not in a "boo-hoo" way.

It's a happy collection of "blues" from around the world!

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 🔷  EUROPE & ASIA 🔷

The Blue Grotto is one of the top attractions in Capri, Italy.

The views in Oia, on the island of Santorini in Greece will take your breath away.

The Abbey in Durnstein, Austria welcomes visitors to its shores along the Danube River.

Pinocchio Park in Tuscany, Italy is a great place to take the kids.

The interior of the Spanish Synagogue in Prague is exquisite.

The Blue Lagoon is one of Iceland's top attractions.

Ashkenzi Ha 'Ari Synagogue in Safed, Israel is known for its colorful ark.

Bicycles aren't just for riding in Amsterdam.

The beaches in Sorrento, Italy are dotted with colorful umbrellas, chairs and cabanas.

Al fresco dining at a local taverna in Santorini, Greece is one of life's simple pleasures.

🔷 NEW YORK 🔷

The Radio City Christmas Spectacular featuring the world-famous Rockettes is one of the top attractions in New York City during the holiday season.

The bucolic North Fork of Long Island in New York is the polar opposite of the glitzy Hamptons.

Exploring New York City by bicycle is a unique way to see the sights. 

Bryant Park's holiday pop-up shops in New York City is a must-see when visiting the city in winter.

🔷 AROUND THE UNITED STATES 🔷

The beaches on Kiawah Island, South Carolina are among the most beautiful in the world.

Seeing Hawaii by helicopter offers birds' eye views of the islands.

It's a must to stop into a candy shop when visiting Charleston, South Carolina for some sweet treats.

Visit the unique and colorful Gingerbread Cottage village in Oak Bluffs on Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts.

The St. Regis Hotel in Bahia Beach, Puerto Rico is one of the most beautiful resorts in the world.

Go on a treasure hunt in Charleston, South Carolina to see how many colorful doors you can find.

🔷 NEW JERSEY 🔷

Madam Marie's on the boardwalk in Asbury Park was made famous by Bruce Springsteen's song, 4th of July (aka Sandy). 

Fun souvenirs can be found on the boardwalk in Asbury Park.

Asbury Lanes in Asbury Park is not your grandma's bowling alley.

🔷 FLORIDA 🔷

Unusual and beautiful birds can be sighted at Wakodahatchee Wetlands in Delray Beach.

How many times have you been to the Magic Kingdom in Orlando's DisneyWorld?

The blue glass dining table in our apartment Somewhere in South Florida reminds me of the sea. 

Pretty peacocks walk around freely on the grounds of Flamingo Gardens in Davie/Fort Lauderdale.

I hope you're now feeling blue.......but in a good way!

TRAVEL COLLAGE: STOREFRONTS AROUND THE WORLD

How do you feel about shopping?
Does poking around in a store make your heart go pitter patter.......
Or does the mere thought of stepping into a retail establishment give you chest pains?

As much as I appreciate the ease of 
click-click-put-it-in the-cart-have-it-delivered-just-open-the-front door-online shopping,
I'm a sucker for a charming storefront........
one that lures me right in.......
holding promises of trinkets, jewelry, gourmet foods, knick-knacks, clothing, 
gadgets, souvenirs, gag gifts, curiosities, objets de art.........
or who knows???

I've put together a collection of interesting storefronts from around the world
that have enticed me to walk through their doors.

Which one would tempt you? 

A jewelry and gift gallery in Greenport, NY?

An Italian market in Sorrento, Italy?

A so-bright-you-gotta-wear-shades Caribbean gift shop on the island of St. John?

A purveyor of everything apricot in Durnstein, Austria?

A nautical emporium in Key West, Florida?

A Dutch depository chockablock with curiosities in Amsterdam?

A quaint little cottage overflowing with vintage goodies in Long Beach Island, New Jersey?

A gallery laden with works of art in historic Charleston, South Carolina?

A factory filled with mementos for your lower-IQ buddies in Waikiki, Hawaii?

A boutique by the bay bedecked with coastal souvenirs in Beach Haven, New Jersey?

A happy little hive selling honey and textiles in Bratislava, Slovakia?

A curbside bazaar featuring vibrant apparel in Positano, Italy?

A graffiti-covered boutique hawking handmade woolens in Reykjavik, Iceland?

A shack in the sand offering Caribbean island specialties on Grand Cayman?

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A hippie haven stuck in the 60's in Woodstock, New York?

A showroom lined with colorful ceramics in Amalfi, Italy?

Which shop tugs at your purse strings?