The autonomous polity of Mount Athos!
Mount Athos. In 1960, Greek shipping magnate Yannis Carras, aboard his three-mast 58-meter schooner yacht Carita (later renamed Argonaftis), decided to cruise north to the Mount Athos peninsula of the Halkidiki region of Greece to celebrate the 1,000 year anniversary of the establishment of monasteries around Mount Athos, I am instinctively intrigued by any…
What’s in my travel bag?
What’s in my travel bag? As a tennis aficionado as well as a regular tennis player, I enjoy watching the Tennis Channel in my leisure time. Regularly, the Tennis Channel has a segment called “what’s in my bag” which features a pro tennis player detailing the contents of his or her tennis bag. Seeing what…
Peterhof, Russia ~ The calm and the crowds of Peterhof Palace
Peterhof, Russia ~ The calm and the crowds of Peterhof Palace \ Stay tuned to BonVoyageurs.com for more Countries of the World as we share our joie de vivre from around the world. Luxury escapes, cruises and city breaks to Quebec City, New York, Washington, Buenos Aires. In Europe, places like Paris France, Nice…
Ideal New England getaway ~ Emerson Inn by the Sea
IDEAL NEW ENGLAND GETAWAY ~ Emerson Inn by the Sea Seeking an escape from heat and humidity to an oasis of calm where sea breezes keep you comfortable during the day and refresh you at night, we went to the Emerson Inn By The Sea in Rockport, Massachusetts for a 3-day retreat from big-city life. …