Travel

Welcome to FrogsFolly Travel

Your Gateway to Authentic Adventures!

 

Snake Island a favorite swimming hole on the lake; but watch out for the islands namesake residents Cold weather never slows down our traveling.  Here we are at a castle in western Poland near the German border.  BURRRRRR! Taken in the Winter 2001/2002 Marlis Hazleton touring Lublin- Poland. Taken in Fall 2001. Inks Lake near Burnet, Texas. The Sleeping Knight of the Tatra mountains

 

Embark on an extraordinary journey with us at FrogsFolly Travel Journal, where every story is a footprint in the sands of our global explorations. Our website is more than just a collection of travel destinations; it's a vibrant tapestry of personal encounters and cherished memories from corners near and far. Whether you're drawn to the whispering ruins of ancient civilizations, the joyful shouts of theme parks, or the serene beauty of nature's hidden gems, our journal entries are your personal gateway to experience these wonders alongside us.

Vivid Destinations Await - Stroll through the picturesque streets of Amboise, feel the majesty of historical castles, and explore the diverse landscapes of the United States. Our journeys are painted with stories that beckon you to dive into the locales we've visited, offering you a slice of life from each destination.

Adventures for All - Thrill-seekers and wildlife enthusiasts, rejoice! Uncover the magic of iconic theme parks like Walt Disney World and the wild heart of zoos across the planet. Each entry in our journal is a pass to relive our thrills and encounters with the animal kingdom.

A Portal Through Time - Step into the past with our visits to age-old sites like Greece's Delphi, or reflect on more recent history at AUSCHWITZ-BIRKENAU in Poland. Our travel stories aren't just trips; they're time machines that invite you to witness the echoes of bygone eras.

Join Our Travel Community - FrogsFolly isn't just about where we've been; it's about where we can go together. We invite you to suggest new places for us to discover and share your own experiences. Your insights and stories are the lifeblood of our community, inspiring new chapters in our ever-evolving journey.

So, whether you're seeking inspiration for your next travel adventure or simply wish to wanderlust from the comfort of your home, let FrogsFolly be your compass to the world. Join us on this never-ending voyage where every destination is a new opportunity to weave your own narrative into the rich tapestry of travel.

Step into our world at FrogsFolly Travel Journal – where every visit is a story, and every story is an invitation to dream, explore, and discover.

This site is a guide to some of the places we have visited.  This is more of a journal of what we did than a definitive guide to these places.  Traveling is more about living the experience than documenting every momement.  So, if your favorite landmark is missing, it does not mean we did not see it, only that I did not take a picture.   

Recent Uploads tagged travel

			<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/117006786@N06/">Kev Slade Too</a> posted a photo:</p>
	
<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/117006786@N06/55608044577/" title="EI-DYT Boeing 737-8AS, Ryanair, Bristol Airport, Lulsgate Bottom, Somerset"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55608044577_e6e5a5503b_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="EI-DYT Boeing 737-8AS, Ryanair, Bristol Airport, Lulsgate Bottom, Somerset" /></a></p>


			<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/brulelaker/">Brule Laker</a> posted a photo:</p>
	
<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/brulelaker/55609095761/" title="Rovinj at Sunset"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55609095761_37e2c18bb4_m.jpg" width="240" height="119" alt="Rovinj at Sunset" /></a></p>

<p>Rovinj (Venetian and Italian: Rovigno) is a town in west Croatia situated on the north Adriatic Sea. Located on the western coast of the Istrian peninsula, it is a popular tourist resort and beach destination and active fishing port. Istriot, a Romance language once widely spoken in this part of Istria, is still spoken by some of the residents. The town is officially bilingual, Croatian and Italian; hence both town names are official and equal. <br />
<br />
From 1283 to 1797, Rovinj was one of the most important towns in Istria governed by the Republic of Venice. During this period, three town gates were constructed, and Rovinj was fortified by two rows of defensive walls The Rovinj pier is home to one of the old town gates, Balbi's Arch, dating from 1680, and a late-Renaissance clock tower. Built on an island close to the coast, the city was connected to the mainland by filling in the channel only in 1763. <br />
<br />
Following the fall of Venice in 1797 and the ensuing Napoleonic interlude, Rovinj became part of the Austrian Empire, which lasted until World War I. According to the last Austrian census in 1911, 97.8% of the population was Italian speaking. Rovinj belonged to the Kingdom of Italy from 1918 to 1947, when it was ceded to SFR Yugoslavia, as part of SR Croatia. The original town name &quot;Rovigno&quot; was then changed to &quot;Rovinj.” During the post-war period, many Italian inhabitants left Rovigno, leading to significant changes in the town's demographic structure. Following Croatia's independence in 1991, Rovinj became one of the most important centers of Istria County, an administrative unit encompassing most of Istria.</p>
			<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/brulelaker/">Brule Laker</a> posted a photo:</p>
	
<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/brulelaker/55609095971/" title="Rovinj"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55609095971_091b55cca5_m.jpg" width="240" height="85" alt="Rovinj" /></a></p>

<p>View from our terrace.<br />
<br />
Rovinj (Venetian and Italian: Rovigno) is a town in west Croatia situated on the north Adriatic Sea. Located on the western coast of the Istrian peninsula, it is a popular tourist resort and beach destination and active fishing port. Istriot, a Romance language once widely spoken in this part of Istria, is still spoken by some of the residents. The town is officially bilingual, Croatian and Italian; hence both town names are official and equal. <br />
<br />
From 1283 to 1797, Rovinj was one of the most important towns in Istria governed by the Republic of Venice. During this period, three town gates were constructed, and Rovinj was fortified by two rows of defensive walls The Rovinj pier is home to one of the old town gates, Balbi's Arch, dating from 1680, and a late-Renaissance clock tower. Built on an island close to the coast, the city was connected to the mainland by filling in the channel only in 1763. <br />
<br />
Following the fall of Venice in 1797 and the ensuing Napoleonic interlude, Rovinj became part of the Austrian Empire, which lasted until World War I. According to the last Austrian census in 1911, 97.8% of the population was Italian speaking. Rovinj belonged to the Kingdom of Italy from 1918 to 1947, when it was ceded to SFR Yugoslavia, as part of SR Croatia. The original town name &quot;Rovigno&quot; was then changed to &quot;Rovinj.” During the post-war period, many Italian inhabitants left Rovigno, leading to significant changes in the town's demographic structure. Following Croatia's independence in 1991, Rovinj became one of the most important centers of Istria County, an administrative unit encompassing most of Istria.</p>
			<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/brulelaker/">Brule Laker</a> posted a photo:</p>
	
<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/brulelaker/55608078677/" title=""><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55608078677_d20d56902b_m.jpg" width="240" height="134" alt="" /></a></p>

<p>Rovinj (Venetian and Italian: Rovigno) is a town in west Croatia situated on the north Adriatic Sea. Located on the western coast of the Istrian peninsula, it is a popular tourist resort and beach destination and active fishing port. Istriot, a Romance language once widely spoken in this part of Istria, is still spoken by some of the residents. The town is officially bilingual, Croatian and Italian; hence both town names are official and equal. <br />
<br />
From 1283 to 1797, Rovinj was one of the most important towns in Istria governed by the Republic of Venice. During this period, three town gates were constructed, and Rovinj was fortified by two rows of defensive walls The Rovinj pier is home to one of the old town gates, Balbi's Arch, dating from 1680, and a late-Renaissance clock tower. Built on an island close to the coast, the city was connected to the mainland by filling in the channel only in 1763. <br />
<br />
Following the fall of Venice in 1797 and the ensuing Napoleonic interlude, Rovinj became part of the Austrian Empire, which lasted until World War I. According to the last Austrian census in 1911, 97.8% of the population was Italian speaking. Rovinj belonged to the Kingdom of Italy from 1918 to 1947, when it was ceded to SFR Yugoslavia, as part of SR Croatia. The original town name &quot;Rovigno&quot; was then changed to &quot;Rovinj.” During the post-war period, many Italian inhabitants left Rovigno, leading to significant changes in the town's demographic structure. Following Croatia's independence in 1991, Rovinj became one of the most important centers of Istria County, an administrative unit encompassing most of Istria.</p>
			<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/grundyfoot/">Alan E Taylor</a> posted a photo:</p>
	
<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/grundyfoot/55609215048/" title="Half Moon Street, Manchester city centre"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55609215048_7b3c041cf5_m.jpg" width="160" height="240" alt="Half Moon Street, Manchester city centre" /></a></p>

<p>See exact location on a map: <a href="https://what3words.com////tiny.picked.bets" rel="noreferrer nofollow">what3words.com////tiny.picked.bets</a><br />
<br />
Half Moon Street is one of those Manchester back streets that most people walk past without noticing - a narrow alley running off Cross Street in the heart of the city centre, M2 postcode, with none of the obvious grandeur of the main thoroughfares. I notice it every time I'm in this part of the city, and I finally stopped to photograph it properly.<br />
<br />
The building on this corner has the characteristic massing of a mid-to-late Victorian commercial property - the canted corner softening the angle between two streets, the windows with their stone dressings and bracketed sills stepping up through three storeys to a corbelled cornice beneath a shallow mansard. At street level the ground floor is boarded - a common enough sight in this transitional part of the city centre, where Victorian commercial buildings cycle between uses as bars, offices, and retail units. The most striking element is the external fire escape on the rear elevation: a zigzagging iron stair with landings at each floor, climbing to a roof terrace enclosed by iron railings. It has the quality of an afterthought - added at some point in the building's life when regulations required an escape route that the original design hadn't provided - but it gives the rear elevation a satisfying industrial geometry that the front facade entirely lacks.<br />
<br />
Corbieres, the wine bar at 2 Half Moon Street, was opened by Manchester City legend Mike Doyle in 1978 as Corbieres Wine Cabinet - a detail that anchors this quiet back street unexpectedly in the history of Manchester football as much as in the history of Manchester architecture. The street itself takes its name, as so many Half Moon Streets do across England, from a former public house that once stood nearby.<br />
<br />
The photograph rewards the looking - the corbelled cornice against the stormy sky, the fire escape's geometry, the bin lids and cobbles at the base, and the sense of a building that has simply been getting on with things, quietly and without fuss, for the better part of 150 years.</p>
			<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/eliosk/">Elios.k</a> posted a photo:</p>
	
<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/eliosk/55609062641/" title="Nature’s script"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55609062641_e8d1d48957_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Nature’s script" /></a></p>

<p>At the mouth of Abu Khashaba, the narrow canyon that cuts through the sandstone Jebel Khashaba from north to south in Wadi Rum, Jordan.</p>
			<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/lindadevolder/">Linda DV</a> posted a photo:</p>
	
<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/lindadevolder/55608037742/" title="Dipladenia"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55608037742_691f4afc12_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="Dipladenia" /></a></p>

<p>Italy<br />
Campania<br />
Capri excursion.<br />
<br />
Capri is a world-famous, mountainous island located in the Bay of Naples on the west coast of Italy<br />
It is known for its steep limestone cliffs, lush nature, deep blue sea, and as a luxurious magnet for the international jet set. The island is divided into two main communities: the lively Capri Town and the higher-lying, quieter Anacapri .<br />
Capri has no airport and is accessible exclusively by boat. Ferries and hydrofoils depart very regularly from Naples (approx. 45 minutes) and Sorrento (approx. 25 minutes), among other places. You arrive at the Marina Grande harbor.</p>
			<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/gary_hyoo/">Gary Cheung SY</a> posted a photo:</p>
	
<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/gary_hyoo/55609059441/" title="Naples, Italy"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55609059441_f8f45e9df3_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Naples, Italy" /></a></p>

<p>Naples, Italy<br />
Nikon Zfc with Nikon DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR<br />
DSC_4305a</p>
			<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/lindadevolder/">Linda DV</a> posted a photo:</p>
	
<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/lindadevolder/55609188068/" title="Dipladenia"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55609188068_dceb45487f_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="Dipladenia" /></a></p>

<p>Italy<br />
Campania<br />
Capri excursion.<br />
<br />
Capri is a world-famous, mountainous island located in the Bay of Naples on the west coast of Italy<br />
It is known for its steep limestone cliffs, lush nature, deep blue sea, and as a luxurious magnet for the international jet set. The island is divided into two main communities: the lively Capri Town and the higher-lying, quieter Anacapri .<br />
Capri has no airport and is accessible exclusively by boat. Ferries and hydrofoils depart very regularly from Naples (approx. 45 minutes) and Sorrento (approx. 25 minutes), among other places. You arrive at the Marina Grande harbor.</p>
			<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/lindadevolder/">Linda DV</a> posted a photo:</p>
	
<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/lindadevolder/55609164873/" title="Love locks at a viewpoint in Giardini di Augusto (Gardens of Augustus)"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55609164873_9892d8ef01_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="Love locks at a viewpoint in Giardini di Augusto (Gardens of Augustus)" /></a></p>

<p>Italy<br />
Campania<br />
Capri excursion.<br />
<br />
Capri is a world-famous, mountainous island located in the Bay of Naples on the west coast of Italy<br />
It is known for its steep limestone cliffs, lush nature, deep blue sea, and as a luxurious magnet for the international jet set. The island is divided into two main communities: the lively Capri Town and the higher-lying, quieter Anacapri .<br />
Capri has no airport and is accessible exclusively by boat. Ferries and hydrofoils depart very regularly from Naples (approx. 45 minutes) and Sorrento (approx. 25 minutes), among other places. You arrive at the Marina Grande harbor.</p>
			<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/186700150@N02/">bruecke90</a> posted a photo:</p>
	
<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/186700150@N02/55609436955/" title="Stirling_Castle_9953"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55609436955_0bce33f99f_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Stirling_Castle_9953" /></a></p>

<p>Festungsanlage von Stirling Castle, eine der größten und historisch bedeutendsten Burgen Schottlands. Foto: rita brückner</p>
			<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/186700150@N02/">bruecke90</a> posted a photo:</p>
	
<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/186700150@N02/55609232349/" title="Scottisch Lager_St.Mungo_6311"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55609232349_322b83c620_m.jpg" width="180" height="240" alt="Scottisch Lager_St.Mungo_6311" /></a></p>

<p>St. Mungo Lager, benannt nach dem Schutzpatron der Stadt Glasgow. Es wird traditionell nach dem deutschen Reinheitsgebot gebraut - und schmeckgt! Foto: rita brückner</p>
			<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/lindadevolder/">Linda DV</a> posted a photo:</p>
	
<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/lindadevolder/55609421040/" title="Via Krupp , a world-famous historic footpath. View from Giardini di Augusto (Gardens of Augustus)"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55609421040_7bf75cf84f_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="Via Krupp , a world-famous historic footpath. View from Giardini di Augusto (Gardens of Augustus)" /></a></p>

<p>Italy<br />
Campania<br />
Capri excursion.<br />
<br />
Capri is a world-famous, mountainous island located in the Bay of Naples on the west coast of Italy<br />
It is known for its steep limestone cliffs, lush nature, deep blue sea, and as a luxurious magnet for the international jet set. The island is divided into two main communities: the lively Capri Town and the higher-lying, quieter Anacapri .<br />
Capri has no airport and is accessible exclusively by boat. Ferries and hydrofoils depart very regularly from Naples (approx. 45 minutes) and Sorrento (approx. 25 minutes), among other places. You arrive at the Marina Grande harbor.<br />
<br />
From this specific viewpoint, you look down on the steep cliffs of the island and the azure Tyrrhenian Sea. Directly below the cliff, the famous, historic winding road Via Krupp snakes down towards the bay of Marina Piccola.</p>
			<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/186700150@N02/">bruecke90</a> posted a photo:</p>
	
<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/186700150@N02/55609165859/" title="Edinburgh_Calton_Hill_City_Observatory_9924"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55609165859_9ce66952ab_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Edinburgh_Calton_Hill_City_Observatory_9924" /></a></p>

<p>Das historische City Observatory, neoklassizistisch im  Stil eines griechischen Tempels, 1818 von William Henry Playfair fertiggestellt.  Foto: rita brückner</p>
			<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/lindadevolder/">Linda DV</a> posted a photo:</p>
	
<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/lindadevolder/55609388235/" title="Grand Hotel Quisisana , located in the heart of the island  . This is the largest and one of the most legendary luxury hotels on the island. (right)"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55609388235_e500d5e6fc_m.jpg" width="180" height="240" alt="Grand Hotel Quisisana , located in the heart of the island  . This is the largest and one of the most legendary luxury hotels on the island. (right)" /></a></p>

<p>Italy<br />
Campania<br />
Capri excursion.<br />
<br />
Capri is a world-famous, mountainous island located in the Bay of Naples on the west coast of Italy<br />
It is known for its steep limestone cliffs, lush nature, deep blue sea, and as a luxurious magnet for the international jet set. The island is divided into two main communities: the lively Capri Town and the higher-lying, quieter Anacapri .<br />
Capri has no airport and is accessible exclusively by boat. Ferries and hydrofoils depart very regularly from Naples (approx. 45 minutes) and Sorrento (approx. 25 minutes), among other places. You arrive at the Marina Grande harbor.</p>
			<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/billie4/">gilberteplessers</a> posted a photo:</p>
	
<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/billie4/55609379665/" title="Oh, deer..."><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55609379665_93b5468ffc_m.jpg" width="240" height="172" alt="Oh, deer..." /></a></p>

<p>So light and lithe, <br />
moving elegantly through our garden !!</p>
			<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/ivanzahorui/">IvanZahorui</a> posted a photo:</p>
	
<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/ivanzahorui/55609054459/" title="Colorful Bridge Sign"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55609054459_8346f689fb_m.jpg" width="160" height="240" alt="Colorful Bridge Sign" /></a></p>

<p>A colorful sign pointing to different cities somewhere in Kobleve.</p>
			<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/candidmale/">Keith Williams, Photographer</a> posted a photo:</p>
	
<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/candidmale/55609060458/" title="Alpine, Texas"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55609060458_4cd3a7e076_m.jpg" width="240" height="135" alt="Alpine, Texas" /></a></p>

<p>Mural featuring many of the famous musical artists that are/were from Texas on a building in the rural town of Alpine, Texas.</p>
			<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/krossbow/">krossbow</a> posted a photo:</p>
	
<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/krossbow/55609046203/" title=""><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55609046203_8323f663a7_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="" /></a></p>


			<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/186700150@N02/">bruecke90</a> posted a photo:</p>
	
<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/186700150@N02/55609014683/" title="Jedburgh_Newgate_Clock_Tower_9900"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55609014683_d2933ddf35_m.jpg" width="160" height="240" alt="Jedburgh_Newgate_Clock_Tower_9900" /></a></p>

<p> Newgate Clock Tower in Jedburgh aus der Froschperspektive. Foto: rita brückner</p>
Sign On