I’m mysteriously drawn to cemeteries, especially old ones. Wandering along the rows, looking at grave stones, I try to imagine the lives of those long since departed. One particularly evocative graveyard is the Jewish cemetery in Warsaw. — Our way there is fraught with difficulty. Warsaw’s tram drivers point us in the wrong direction time [...]
Sophie’s World Travel Inspiration
A to Z of Sophie’s World
Travel ABCs are going about the travel blogging circuit these days. Fun idea! Always interesting to know the personality behind a blog. Thanks for the tags,Jenna and Michael. Here’s my travel ABC: A: Age of first international trip: At 11, I went to New Orleans with my mum and brother to visit our aunt. It [...]
Urbino – a secret Italian hilltop town
Central Italy has three provinces: Tuscany and Umbria are well-known, Le Marche less so. Each has a hilltop town listed among UNESCO’s World Heritage sites. Tuscany has San Gimignano, Umbria has Assisi, and Le Marche has Urbino. Its remarkable legacy of independent Renaissance culture is the reason for inclusion on the list. Just like Marche [...]
From Aberystwyth With Love
Hello and welcome to Aber. Many people know very little about Aberystwyth, so I thought I’d share some of my Aber faves. I hope you enjoy it!
Travel Photo – Carib Territory, Dominica
L’Escalier Tête-Chien There are about 3000 native Carib Indians left in the world. They live in a 15 sq. km (about 3 700 acres) reserve on the island of Dominica. The volcanic rock tapering into the ocean above is the Snake’s Stairs. Where: Carib Territory, Dominica Caribs. And a Viking child. For more travel photo [...]
The 11 Best of 2011
As 2012 is just beginning to settle in, I’ve had a look through my analytics to see what you liked best on Sophie’s World in 2011. Some of your choices surprised me, some completely charmed me, all pleased me. Nothing says New Year like a list, so I’ll hop right in and give you the [...]
On the wagon in a Costa Rica coffee plantation
I’m not much of a coffee drinker. I don’t particularly like the strong, slightly bitter taste, and it just doesn’t do anything for me. It neither wakes me up in the morning nor keeps me awake at night. Maybe I’m immune. Apparently, I’m not alone. In fact, my reaction to the brew is positively friendly, [...]
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Welcome! I'm Sophie - writer, dreamer, negotiator, wanderer - mostly with my daughters, sometimes solo.
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Autumn leaves in Kew Gardens
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Three Terrific Christmas Markets
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From Aberystwyth With Love
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A Quirky Christmas Market in Paris
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Bratislava Street Art
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Warsaw’s Jewish cemetery: a memorial to a cruel past
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A to Z of Sophie’s World
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Urbino – a secret Italian hilltop town
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Where in the World
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From Aberystwyth With Love
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Ryan: Very powerful place and post, a reminder of just h...
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Stephen Mayer: I envy you, all of there looks like great....
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Cynthia: This is really amazing its my first time to see th...
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Stephanie - The Travel Chica: I am the same way with cemeteries. I just spent a...
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Becca@R We There Yet Mom?: This is incredible - your pics tell such a story. ...
