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5 Days on Freedom (of the Seas)

Thomas aboard!

    GOING TO THE Galápagos ISLANDS (Explorers Tim & Mark check off a bucket list trip)

    A large tortoise resting on green grass in a natural setting.
    Two men smiling on a boat with turquoise water and boats in the background.
    A sea lion resting on mossy rocks by clear blue water.
    A group of marine iguanas resting near water on rocky ground.
    A flamingo feeding in a grassy wetland area.
    Man smiling while lying inside a large turtle shell indoors.
    Man taking a selfie with a large tortoise in the background on a nature trail.
    Two snorkelers in wetsuits and fins in clear shallow water, one waving.

    2025 MED CRUISE! Five countries, 15 days, 10 stops, endless memories. Rome/Naples/Sicily/Malta/Crete/Corfu/Koror/Split/Trieste/Venice

    A post-card worthy photo of Venice.  Photo:  Explorer Kim

      explorer mike went 'out of africA' - 2025

      A rhinoceros and its calf standing in a grassy savannah.

      Rhino and Baby in Kenya. 

      Elephants crossing a river during twilight with lush greenery in the background.

      Elephants bathing in the Zambezi River, Botswana

      Elephant drinking water from a river at the green riverbank.

      Elephant taking a drink. 

      A giraffe peeks over bushes in a vast savanna under a clear blue sky.

      Giraffe at Maasai Mara, Kenya

      A giraffe standing in a green savannah with cloudy sky.

      Ready for my closer-up!

      A lone buffalo walking across a vast grassy field with trees in the background.

      Buffalo at the Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya. 

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      a few fabulous days in florida

       From Explorer Gloria - A last minute getaway to Viera/Suntree FL offered up some lovely scenes. A “full moon rise” is always something to see. Sunsets never disappoint either.

      Taking advantage of nature trails and a walk on the beach round out several days of things to do in Florida that don’t cost anything. Just have your camera ready.


        A VIRGIN NO MORE! Virgin Voyages Cruise

        The Valiant Lady...you gotta love red on this cruise line.

          ZERO BIRTHDAY ALERT: LONDON & PARIS

          Man in blue jacket smiling by historic stone wall with city skyline in background.
          Four friends smiling and taking a selfie indoors near a window with iron bars.
          Lit votive candles on iron holders inside a church.
          Interior of a grand cathedral with ornate wooden benches and red lamps.
          A pigeon perched on a green railing near a river and historic building.
          Iconic Tower Bridge in London over the River Thames on a clear day.
          Four friends smiling for a selfie with Tower Bridge in London behind them.
          A grand Gothic-style cathedral with tall spires and intricate stonework.
          Close-up of red berries on a branch with a blurred maroon door in the background.
          Three people sitting on steps in front of an ornate building, dressed warmly.

          placing our bets on a long vegas weekend. . .

          Off we go to Vegas for Explorer Doug's birthday celbration. 

            don't cry for mike, ARGENTINA !

            "Legendary" Cafe Tortoni - in service from 1858

              perfectly portugal

              Sun above cathedral - Lisbon

              Travel Destinations: Explore the Galápagos Islands and Beyond

              Man silhouetted in an arched doorway with scenic mountain and greenery outside.

              Framing the beauty of Ireland

              A woman stands by a rocky waterfall surrounded by lush greenery.

              Explorer Gloria at a waterfall.

              Elderly woman holding a black and white baby goat outdoors.

              Explorer Megan getting some sheep love.

              Person sitting alone on a large rock by the water.

              Explorer Thomas contemplating.

              Close-up of yellow flowers in a green field with cliffs and ocean in the background.

              The Cliffs of Moher in the background

              A man joyfully jumps near a lake with mountains in the background.

              Explorer Doug jumps for joy.

              Four adults smiling outdoors in front of mossy trees.

              Our intrepid explorers

              A grand castle nestled by a lake with a mountainous backdrop under a clear blue sky.

              Oh, just a monastery-turned-school-turned tourist site

              Logo of One World Explorers with a purple abstract design and orange text.

              some say it all began with greece (for us, it did!)


              SIMPLY SANTA FE

              Four adults posing outdoors under a clear blue sky.

              Four Explorers on a mountain. 

              Scenic desert landscape with rugged hills and a cloudy sky.

              Many in our group gravitate toward a desert landscape; and New Mexico did not disappoint. 

              Staircase with concentric hexagon wall art and hanging bulbs under warm lighting.

              Part of the interactive art installation "Meow Wolf". 

              Woman in a pink hoodie and hat smiles inside a rustic boutique.

              Explorer Gloria explores the shops and galleries of Santa Fe. 

              Bright red poppies blooming beside a stone pathway in sunlight.

              The desert is alive with color and blooms. 

              Colorful pop art with magazine covers titled "THIRSTY & DIZZY" on a pink wall.

              Another piece from "Meow Wolf". 

              Tall rocky cliffs under a cloudy sky with some greenery.

              A particularly dramatic shot of a cloudy desert day. 

              Person sitting inside a rocky cave, looking contemplative.

              Near Santa Fe, Explorer Doug visits a national park featuring Native American cave dwellings. 

              Man sitting in a carved rock alcove in a natural stone formation.

              Explorer Thomas at Bandelier National Monument near  Santa Fe. 

              Group of six friends sitting on a stone wall outdoors, smiling.

              A happy group of Explorers enjoying the great outdoors, even though this was during COVID. 

              Another beautiful cactus bloom in Santa Fe. 

              SYDNEY & MELBOURNE walkabouts

              A perfect little breakfast place in Sydney.

              FROM BRONTE to BONDI - BEACH DAY DOWN UNDER

              ONE OF OUR NEW FAVORITE PHOTOS - THIS WAS AN OVERHANG TAKEN FROM A WALKWAY FROM BRONTE BEACH TO BONDI.  WE LOVE THE COLORS AGAINST THE SKY!

              two rainy days in nyc

              Purlie Victorus, one of two shows we saw!  The other was the  Melissa Etheridge show currently on Broadway!  Both were wonderful.

                CHICAGO!

                Ornate white stone building with intricate carvings and a large dome under a clear blue sky.

                B’hai House of Worship in Wilmette

                Three smiling people posing in front of a large, ornate white dome building on a sunny day.

                Explorers Tim, Mark and Gloria enjoying a beautiful day in Chicago.

                A bee perched on a bright orange flower petal.

                Bee real! 


                Close-up of flowers with ornate white domed building in background under clear blue sky.

                Snapping away!

                MExico's hot spot: puerta vallarta

                Beachside restaurant with tables and umbrellas overlooking the ocean.
                Plaque on a stone wall for Hotel Casa Kimberly, home of Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton.
                Bronze mermaid and merman statues by the sea on concrete pedestals.
                Tall skeleton figure dressed in black with a large hat at night.
                Colorful "Puerto Vallarta" letters with a seahorse statue and two men standing in the middle.
                Sunset over tiled rooftops and ocean with a colorful sky.
                Relaxing by a blue pool under palm trees and umbrellas.

                Let's explore together...some other randomness

                Gloria and Megan contemplating their next move.

                Explorers Megan & Gloria exploring Germany.

                Traditional white windmills under a clear blue sky.

                The famous "three windmills" in Mykonos, Greece.

                A misty graveyard with old tombstones and mountains in the background.

                A picturesque cemetery in the Glendalough Mountains, Ireland. 

                The Colosseum in Rome illuminated at night.

                The Coliseum at Night.  Photo by late One World founder James Rainey.  

                Colorful buildings with bright orange and green walls in a quaint town square.

                A colorful corner in Kinsale, Ireland.

                Street signs for St. Louis and Chartres in a historic district.

                New Orleans - one of our choices for a great long weekend getaway!

                Logo with a green arrow and text 'Go! ONE WORLD EXPLORERS' on purple background.
                Angel statue illuminated in front of colorful stained glass windows inside a church.

                Notre Dame (before the fire)

                Person hiking on rocky terrain with a walking stick under bright sunlight.

                San Jacinto overlooking Palm Springs.

                View through a doorway to people dining outdoors with sea in the background.

                Looking out of the famous Red Door church in Mykonos toward the beautiful sea.

                Pompei

                Paris' famous "Shakespeare & Co." bookstore - a bucket list stop for one of the Explorers

                Breathtaking, gorgeous Alaska (not filtered or photoshopped)

                Sacre Couer at dusk

                Loch Ness

                Exploration is always on our mind.  And sometimes on our arm. 

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