Category Archives: USA

London Bridge – A Tale of Many Bridges

Posted on April 23, 2019 by

London Bridge, in one form or another, has crossed the River Thames between what is now the City of London and Southwalk for almost 2000 years. The latest version of London Bridge is a relatively plain affair, a straightforward structure … Continue reading →

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Sunset at White Sands National Monument, New Mexico

Posted on February 26, 2019 by

White Sands National Monument outside Alamogordo in New Mexico is at once a sharp contrast to the snowy landscape outside my window as I write this post, yet in an odd way, surprisingly reminiscent of it. It may sound strange, … Continue reading →

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Sunrise at Monument Valley

Posted on February 12, 2019 by

The landscape of Monument Valley, straddling the state line between Arizona and Utah, is spectacular at any time of day. But at sunrise it’s simply magical. Expand the minds of you and your children by travelling the World with Jaspa’s … Continue reading →

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The Coastal Classic Train, Alaska

Posted on October 23, 2018 by

During my first visit to Alaska, way back in 2007, we’d planned to travel by train from Seward to Anchorage. If we had, there’s a good chance it would have made it’s way into the upcoming book about my Alaskan … Continue reading →

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Ali’i Kula Lavender Farm, Maui

Posted on October 2, 2018 by

The Ali’i Kula Lavender Farm is located in Maui’s Upcountry region, on the lower slopes of the Haleakala volcano.  At an elevation of about 4000 feet, the climate is pleasantly ideal for growing lavender. There are around 55,000 lavender plants … Continue reading →

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Iconic Monument Valley Highway

Posted on April 25, 2018 by

Some photographs are worth a thousand words. Here the classic lines of Highway 163 in Utah converge at the breathtaking Monument Valley. Expand the minds of you and your children by travelling the World with Jaspa’s Journey adventure novels! The … Continue reading →

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Wildlife Spotting At Custer State Park, South Dakota

Posted on April 4, 2018 by

What makes me smile, makes me happy? Hmmm… Well, the first thing that jumps to mind is animals. Like all the critters we saw at Custer State Park in South Dakota. Custer was South Dakota’s first state park and remains … Continue reading →

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