05/29/2022
An Irish national treasure gets set for a long-needed restoration - The Boston Globe
An Irish national treasure gets set for a long-needed restoration - The Boston Globe
Engineers, architects and conservation experts are about to embark on a $97 million program to restore and upgrade the Trinity College Dublin's Old Library building, of which the Long Room is the main part.
02/06/2022
Van Gogh Comes To Life
This is an amazing computer generated video of Van Gogh's paintings brought to life. Worth the watch.
https://biggeekdad.com/2013/07/van-gogh-comes-to-life/#.Yf_f9P7Gk_w.link
Van Gogh Comes To Life
Van Gogh Shadow is a short film by Luca Agnani that shows Van Gogh paintings coming to life.
09/19/2021
Notre Dame Cathedral stable, ready to rebuild - Herald-Tribune
Good News!
Notre Dame Cathedral stable, ready to rebuild - Herald-Tribune
ASSOCIATED PRESS PARIS – France’s Notre Dame Cathedral is finally stable and secure enough for artisans to start rebuilding it, more than two years after the shocking fire that tore through its roof, knocked down its spire and threatened to bring the rest of the medieval monument down, too.
07/29/2021
Carole Ross - Obituary - South Weymouth, MA - C.C. Shepherd Funeral Home | CurrentObituary.com
Sad to learn of the passing of our fellow alum and traveler. May she rest in peace. https://www.currentobituary.com/obit/257046
Carole Ross - Obituary - South Weymouth, MA - C.C. Shepherd Funeral Home | CurrentObituary.com
Obituary, funeral and service information for Carole Ross by C.C. Shepherd Funeral Home, South Weymouth, MA
03/31/2021
Google Tulip
In advance of April Fool's Day:
This is very funny:
https://biggeekdad.com/2019/04/google-tulip/#.YGRgv19NVC4.link
Google Tulip
The technology wizards at Google have cracked the code on how to communicate with tulips.
03/19/2021
Photos from Guide to Iceland's post
03/16/2021
Ireland's West Coast
https://biggeekdad.com/2015/03/irelands-west-coast/#.YFCaa6Pxen8.link
Ireland's West Coast
"Atlantic Light" is a beautiful short film from photographer Peter Cox that looks at the stunning and awesome West Coast of Ireland.
01/12/2021
A Trip To Iberia
A great look at Spain and Portugal...
https://biggeekdad.com/2019/10/a-trip-to-iberia/#.X_4Q8ny2qqg.link
A Trip To Iberia
If you have ever wanted to take a vacation to Spain or Portugal but haven't, this video might be the next best thing.
12/23/2020
Amazing Grace Il Divo
Enjoy!
Amazing Grace Il Divo
Vocal Quartet Il Divo sings Amazing Grace in this stunning music video. Be sure to turn up your speakers to get the full effect of how wondrous this performance is.
12/20/2020
A Beautiful Visit To Scotland
Ah memories of Scotland!
A Beautiful Visit To Scotland
Take a short visit to Scotland as you watch this video of beautiful scenes filmed in Scotland.
11/25/2020
Have a blessed and safe day!
11/13/2020
Scotland In Motion
Ah. Memories of Scotland.
Scotland In Motion
A beautiful time-lapse video from photographer Casper Rolsted of Scotland that is relaxing and enjoyable to watch.
11/11/2020
Obituary for Mary Jane Celia at Sullivan Funeral Home- Hanover
One our favorite travelers.
Obituary for Mary Jane Celia at Sullivan Funeral Home- Hanover
Mary Jane Celia, 82 of Hanson, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2020 after a courageous battle with Cancer. The daughter of the late Robert and Gertrude Campbell Daley, she was born in West Bridgewater on March 29, 1938. Mary Jane was one of the first three women to graduate
11/11/2020
Remembrance Day Tribute
A reminder of the sacrifices made by our soldiers. We were here just over a year ago.
Remembrance Day Tribute
Take two minutes this Veterans Day to observe a moment of silence for those that have served and made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.
10/24/2020
How Europe’s Fight Against Covid-19 Went Awry Over the Summer
How Europe’s Fight Against Covid-19 Went Awry Over the Summer
European leaders quickly moved to accelerate the reopening of society over the summer to try to spur an economic recovery, but squandered opportunities led to a second wave of infections.
08/05/2020
The Silence of Scotland - Timelapse from the Scottish Highlands (The Storr, Quiraing, Fairy Pools)
https://youtu.be/39_A1SmNAvg
The Silence of Scotland - Timelapse from the Scottish Highlands (The Storr, Quiraing, Fairy Pools)
Only in silence can we hear the song of nature. Natural silence is not the absence of sound from nature it is the absence of noise from modern life. Listen i...
08/01/2020
A Wonder Of Engineering
A Wonder Of Engineering
This massive d**e in the Netherlands has protected the country from flooding for over 85 years.
07/30/2020
Timeline photos
Can you imagine relaxing on the balcony of your suite at the Retreat with a view like this? 😍
06/29/2020
The Town Without Roads
The Town Without Roads
If you have ever dreamed of living in a town without any roads and cars then you might want to move to Giethoorn, Holland.
06/25/2020
Fishing For Bikes
Who knew there were so many bicycles lost or tossed in the canals we were on?
Fishing For Bikes
If you consider yourself an expert at fishing you might like to try fishing for bikes in Amsterdam.
05/03/2020
Edge Of The Earth
A beautiful look into the Dutch Nature Reserve outside of Amsterdam.
Edge Of The Earth
The official music video for the song "Edge Of The Earth" from Don Diablo is a beautiful look at a Dutch nature reserve.
04/25/2020
Enjoying a cup of coffee this morning thinking of all my France peeps. Here’s to traveling together again soon! Stay well!
04/09/2020
Wishing all of you a safe, peaceful, healthy and happy Easter!
04/04/2020
1900 Paris In Color
Enjoy this delightful 6 minute colorized film of Paris from the the turn of the last century.
1900 Paris In Color
An interesting look at Paris, France in the late 1890s and 1900 from film taken by the Lumière company.
04/02/2020
A Visit To Paris
https://biggeekdad.com/2019/04/a-visit-to-paris/
A Visit To Paris
“Paris Moves” is a short film that does a wonderful job of capturing the sights and sounds of the city of Paris.
03/17/2020
Beautiful Ireland
Happy St Patrick's Day!
Beautiful Ireland
Ireland by Drone is a beautiful look at the Irish countryside and coastline filmed from the air by Blue Mantle Media using an aerial drone.
03/08/2020
The traveler’s coronavirus question: Should I stay or should I go? - The Boston Globe
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/03/06/lifestyle/corona-question-should-i-stay-or-should-i-go/?et_rid=1745381949&s_campaign=todaysheadlines:newsletter
The traveler’s coronavirus question: Should I stay or should I go? - The Boston Globe
Some travelers are looking for bargains while others are flat out canceling. What happens when you have travel plans in the middle of a pandemic?
03/02/2020
Stonehill College Alumni Travel Group updated their business hours.
Stonehill College Alumni Travel Group updated their business hours.
03/02/2020
Coronavirus: Louvre Museum in Paris remains shut as its workers fear spread of infection
Coronavirus: Louvre Museum in Paris remains shut as its workers fear spread of infection
The museum workers, worried about their own safety, blocked the museum from opening on Sunday
02/18/2020
Easter in Rome! How amazing would that be!
La primavera porta con sè la voglia di viaggiare.🧳 Scopri la nostra offerta per passare la Pasqua a Roma! 🐣
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02/13/2020
Ready to relax?
02/06/2020
Let's go back!
Did you know?
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11/26/2019
May your Thanksgiving be filled with family, friends and blessings!
11/11/2019
Remembrance Day Tribute
For those of us who just returned from France - here is a lovely 2 minute video of the cemetery
Remembrance Day Tribute
Take two minutes this Veterans Day to observe a moment of silence for those that have served and made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.
11/10/2019
Reminiscing about our trip while French onion soup simmers in the stovetop. 🇫🇷