The Barrow Track
One of the great things about the village of Leghlinbridge is it’s right on the banks of the Barrow River. The Barrow River is Ireland’s second longest river at 120 […]
Category Archives: Adventure
A Five Star Castle for Mom and Dad
Seeing how my parents were coming out to visit, we felt they needed to have a nice relaxing vacation. My sisters have them running ragged in their 70s; between soccer […]
Duckett’s Grove Anniversary
Celebrating our 4-year wedding anniversary, I am starting to remanence about all the amazing adventures Yvonne and I have had. We have traveled to over 16 countries together, lived in two […]
Sligo and Donegal
There is nothing better than having friends and family come visit form over seas, but like most things in life, when it rains it pours. So we had roughly six […]
MichaelBencik.com, Sketch Book
“Travel does what good novelists also do to the life of everyday, placing it like a picture in a frame or a gem in its setting, so that the intrinsic […]
My New Website MichaelBencik.com!
So the time has come, after 20 years, to create a new web site showcasing some of my best art and stories. For those of you who do not know […]
The Urania Theater, Budapest’s Movie Palace
I love missions when I travel. To look for a comic store, special souvenir, or even to get cold medicine can brings you to areas well off the tourist map. […]
Back to Budapest
Ha, what a feeling, to head back to Budapest. It had always been my dream to come here, as I got older in years, yearning for a connection to a […]
Sketches from the Road – An Illustrated Journey Through Asia Art Opening
“Travel does what good novelists also do to the life of everyday, placing it like a picture in a frame or a gem in its setting, so that the intrinsic […]
Philadelphia Naked Bike Ride
Warning, Graphic Nudity Below It’s that time or year again, where Philadelphians all over go mad! The heat is up, crime rate soaring, the city is sweltering, and damn it, […]
Shenandoah Bears and Butterflies!
Walking through the wild flowers along the road was like being in the middle of a ticker tape parade, but instead of pieces of paper fluttering around you, it was […]
Whale Sharks of Cebu
We took a bus from Malapascua to Oslob, Cebu. We were here for one reason, Whale Sharks. The largest shark in the world, measuring up to 40 feet and more. […]
Lawihan Festival
When ever I found my self getting a bit tired, or road weary, I would hunker down in the dirt, whip out my sketchbook, and start sketching. It would […]
Celebrations in Yangon
Some times in life, it’s necessary to splurge, to treat yourself or loved one to something that is ridiculous, luxurious, and extravagant. For us, being denied the beach for the […]
Mummers Parade 2015
Oh boy, the time has come for another exciting beginning for the New Year, 2015 has arrived and the Mummers are the best way to begin the New Year. […]
Bagan – Land of 10,000 Temples
Egypt has its Pyramids, Cambodia has its Angkor Wat, and Myanmar has its Bagan. In the Northeastern section of Myanmar is an area known as Bagan. Originally there were over […]
FIRST DAY OF THE HOLIDAYS – IRELAND
I love everything about Ireland; from its rocky coast, thatched roofs, rolling hills, castle ruins, and cozy fire-lit pubs. Of course I am a little bias about it, seeing how I […]
SIXTH DAY OF THE HOLIDAYS – GRAND CIRCLE
Grand Circle-Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon, Zion, Arches, and Canyon Lands Day 6 We are half way through the Twelve Favorite Places for the twelve days of the holidays. Going through […]
SEVENTH DAY OF THE HOLIDAYS – ARGENTINA
Argentina Day 7 The first thing that comes to mind for me about Argentina is food. Not just any food either, but mouth watering slabs of meat, cooked on […]
EIGHTH DAY OF THE HOLIDAYS – NEW ORLEANS
New Orleans, Louisiana Day 8 One of the most magical cities in the states, if not the world. I wish I could say what makes it so unique, but I have no […]
