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Goreme Open Air Museum in Cappadocia, Turkey
The Little Town of Avanos, Cappadocia, Turkey
The Sights of Istanbul, Turkey
The Mt. Kackar Trek Began in Istanbul, Turkey
Planning a Mt. Kackar Trek in Eastern Turkey
The Remote Mt. Kackar Trek in Eastern Turkey
Sheila's Travel Wish List For Seven "Return To" Destinations"
Sheila's Top Seven Tips for Beginning Hikers/Trekkers/Campers
Back in Tallinn, Estonia - Hindsight is 20/20 in The Baltic Republics
Facts and Trivia About Saaremaa Island, Estonia
Kuressaare Castle Museums, City and Dinner in A Windmill, Saaremaa, Estonia
Kuressaare Teutonic Castle, Saaremaa Island, Estonia
Angla Windmills and Kaali Crater on Muhu and Saaremma Islands, Estonia
A Ferry Over to Muhu and Koguva Ethnographical Museum, Estonia
One Night in Sigulda, Latvia at Aparjods
Turaida Castle Museum Park, Latvia
Cesis/Cecis, Latvia Old Town with One of The Oldest Breweries in The Baltics
Cesis/Cecis Medieval Castle in Latvia
Rezekne, Latvia for One Night
Aukstaitijos National Park of Lithuania and a Three Church Day
Amber, Facts and Lithuanian Trivia
Gate of Dawn and Ausros Vartai Chapel in Vilnius, Lithuania
Church of St. Anne, Baroque Buildings and Cathedral Square Vilnius
The Jewish History and Ghetto of Vilnius, Lithuania
A Walking Tour of Vilnius, Lithuania
Welcome to Vilnius, Lithuania
The Karaite/Karaime/Karaim Population of Trakai, Lithuania
Fun and Interesting Trakai Castle, Lithuania
A Walking Tour Through Kaunas, Lithuania
Kaunas Fort Museum Holocaust Memorial, Lithuania
Sand Dunes and Nida on Neringa Spit, Lithuania
Witches' Hill on Neringa Spit, Lithuania
Palanga Beach Resort, Lithuania
The Hill of Crosses, Siauliai, Lithuania
Anybody interested in Albania Hiking/Trekking, July, 2010?
Rundale Palace, Latvia
Taking An Alaskan Cruise or Tour This Summer?
The Fabulous but Challenging Inca Trail in Peru Requires Stamina
A Hike from Adelboden Over the Mountains Into Lenk, Switzerland
Transportation in The Kandersteg, Switzerland Area
The Gemmipass Trail Walk in Kandersteg, Switzerland
Snowshoeing, Cross Country Skiing and Ice Climbing in Kandersteg
Hiking, Ski Mountaineering and Back Country Tours in Kandersteg, Switzerland for Die-Hards
Hiking or Skiing in the Lotschental Valley of Switzerland
Up the Bluemlisalp to Oeschinensee in Kandersteg, Switzerland
Kandersteg, Switzerland Has Accommodation For All Budgets
Visit Kandersteg, Switzerland For Action and Beauty in Winter and Summer
What Tour Operators Don't Tell You
Sheila's Fast and Easy Guide to Central and East Java, Indonesia
Know Before You Go - The Khampa Area of China, Eastern Tibetan Plateau
The "Why" Floating Island Yacht for Millionaires, Billionaires and Gazillionaires
The Central Food Markets and An Evening Chamber Music Concert in Riga, Latvia
The Art Nouveau/Art Deco Architecture of Riga, Latvia
The Museum of The Occupation of Latvia in Riga
A Walking Tour Through Riga, Latvia
Public Bus to Riga, Latvia and Peitav-Shul, The Only Remaining Jewish Synogogue
The University of Tartu, Estonia and St. Johns Church
A Public Bus to Tartu, Estonia For One Day
A Walking Tour of Tallinn, Estonia with The Explore Group
An Explore Group Orientation in Tallinn, Estonia
Up on Toompea Hill in Tallinn, Estonia
Estonia Facts and Trivia
Exploring Tallinn, Estonia's Medieval City
Arriving in Tallinn, Estonia
Planning The Baltic Republics, Europe
Europe's Historic Baltic Republics
Thea, A "Gutsy Woman Who Travels" Gets Lost Hiking in New Zealand
Tunisia is A Fast and Easy Winter Destination
Sheila's Seven Cruise Tips to Keep Costs Down
Use Public Transport from Paris to Charles de Gaulle Airport
The "No Star" Restaurants of Paris, France
The Boulevard Saint-Michel Area of The Latin Quarter, Paris
The Posh and Pricey Avenue Montaigne in Paris
Walking to the Eiffel Tower Along the Left Bank of Paris
Happy New Year, 2010
Lunch at Chez Janou in the Marais District of Paris, France
Musee de Cluny Museum of The Middle Ages, Paris
The Vibrant Rue St. Andre des Arts, Rue de Buci and Right Bank of Paris
Towards The Marais District on the Right Bank of Paris
The Paris Pantheon, Sorbonne and Musee de Cluny
Air France Has A Great Winter Package to Egypt
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays
Le Comptoir du Relais Bistro, Paris, France
The Hotel Moderne Saint Germain on The Left Bank of Paris
What To Do in Paris, France When You've Been There...Done It...
Flying Chicago to Paris is So Easy
A Milestone Birthday Celebration in Paris, France
Shopping in Srinigar, Kashmir, India
It Took Ingenuity to Get Back to Srinagar from Pahalgam
The Muddy Trek back to Aru from Lidderwat, Kashmir
A Miserable Day in Lidderwat - The Himalayas of Kashmir, India
Trekking from Aru to Lidderwat, Kashmir, India
Trekking From Pahalgram to Aru in The Kashmir Valley of India
Kashmir Treks Usually Begin in Pahalgam, India
Floating and Sightseeing on Dal Lake in Kashmir - Srinagar, India
Visiting the Kashmiri Moghul Gardens, Srinagar, India
The Manora Houseboat on Lake Dal in Kashmir - Srinagar, India
Houseboats, Hiking and Trekking in Kashmir, India
When Snowshoeing on A Ski Hill in Austria Goes Bad
Sheila's Seven Money Mistakes Travelers Make
We Ate Our Way Across The Eastern Tibetan Plateau - 40 Different Dishes in 15 Days
Travel Advice: The Beijing, China Sights Are Endless
Sights in Beijing - The Imperial Garden of Jingshan Park (Coal Hill)
Sights in Beijing - Imperial Palaces and Gardens in Xicheng District
Sights in Beijing - Exclusive and New Shopping Malls
Sights in Beijing - Yashow Clothing and Hong Quio Pearl Markets
Sights in Beijing - Food Street (Donghuamen Night Market)
Sights in Beijing - Nanlouguxiang Old Hutong to Houhai Lake
Sights in Beijing - Nanlouguxiang Old Hutong Areas
Flying From Chicago to Beiing, China Is So Easy to Do
Happy Thanksgiving, 2009
Looking For An African Trip This Winter?
Sheila's Fast and Easy Singapore
A Few "Incredible India" Observations
Sheila's Seven More Mistakes Travelers Make
What To Do Around Padangbai/Padang Bai, Bali, Indonesia
Padangbai/Padang Bai, Bali - Gateway to Lombok
Mount Batur, Bali Hiking Information
Lunch, Kintamani and Mount Batur, Bali, Indonesia
ex-Marine's 70th Birthday
Gitgit Waterfalls and Batur Temple, Bali
Lovina in Bali, Indonesia
Tanah Lot Balinese Temple
Visiting Three Different Balinese Temples, Indonesia
What To Do Around Ubud and Bali, Indonesia
Walk Down Monkey Forest Road and Through Ubud's Market, Bali, Indonesia
One Fast Day in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
Seminyak Beach, Bali, Indonesia
The Ferry Journey Over to Bali, Indonesia
Indonesia Travel Tips and Information on The Way to Kalibaru
Hiking Up Mount Bromo, Java, Indonesia
Sunrise (or not) on Mount Bromo, Java, Indonesia
Mount (Gunung) Bromo Volcano, Java, Indonesia
Malang's Bird Market and A Little Identity Theft in Java, Indonesia
Finding Our Way Around Malang, Java, Indonesia
An All-Day Drive from Yogyakarta to Malang, Java, Indonesia
Prambanan Hindu Complex, Java, Indonesia
Visiting Borobudur Buddhist Monument, Java, Indonesia
Markets, Sights and Shopping in Yogyakarta, Java, Indonesia
Yogyakarta's Bird Market, Java, Indonesia
Taman Sari (Kraton Water Castle), Yogyakarta, Java, Indonesia
The Sultan's Palace (Kraton), Yogyakarta, Java, Indonesia
Basic Travel and Touring Suggestions for Yogyakarta, Java, Indonesia
Travel From Kalimantan (Indonesian Borneo) to Yogyakarta, Java
New Currency Conversion Tool for Internet or Mobile Phones
Sheila's Top 7 Travel Anxieties
Margie from Los Angeles, A Gutsy Woman who Travels
Sheila's Fast and Easy Sinai Peninsula in Egypt
The Geography of The Sinai Peninsula and What to Expect
Ras Nazrani, the Straights of Tiran and Nabeq in The Sinai Desert
Sharm el Sheikh in 1984 - Sinai Desert in Egypt
Nawamis and The Rock of Inscriptions in The Sinai Desert
An Early Morning Climb Up Mount Sinai
Bedding Down at The Foot of Mount Sinai in Egypt
St. Catherine's Monastery in The Sinai Desert, Egypt
Camping in The Sinai Desert of Egypt
The Sinai Desert Adventure in Egypt Began in Jerusalem, Israel
Exploring The Sinai Desert of Egypt in 1984
Thea, from South Africa. A Gutsy Woman Who Travels - Notes from the Congo
Ask Travel Questions and Comment on Travels With Sheila
Royal Caribbean's New "Oasis of The Seas"
Traveling by Road in India
The Gupteswar Cave Shrine in Orissa, India
Food in India: Deciphering Menus
Traveling to Chilka Lake and Puri, A Major Pilgrimage Site in Orissa, India
The Fishing Village of Gopalpur on The Sea, Orissa, India
A High Class Traditional Indian Wedding in Orissa
The Friday Kunduli Market and Paraja Pottery Village in Orissa, India
A Gadabba Tribal Dance in Orissa, India
The Bonda Tribes of Orissa, India Love Their Liquor - The Thursday Bonda Market Continued
Thursday Bonda Market, Onukudelli, Orissa - India
Inside The Wednesday Dhongria Kondh Market in Orissa, India
The Dhongria/Dongria/Dongariya Kondh Wednesday Market in Bissamcuttack, Orissa - India
The Ducumbh Tuesday Market in Kotgarh, Orissa - India
A Saora Village On The Way to Rayagada, Orissa, India
Local Orissan Food, Chilka Lake and Taptapani, India
Bhubaneswar to Taptapani with Stops Along The Way - Orissa, India
Mukhteshwar, Rajarani and Lingaraj Temples of Bhubaneswar - Orissa, India
Bhubaneswar in Orissa, India and Parasurameswara Temple
Training from Kolkata, India to Bhubaneswar on the Dhuali Express
The Many Hours Involved Flying to India
Planning an Orissa, India Tribal Tour
An Orissa, India Tribal Tour
Sheila's Seven Big Mistakes Travelers Make
Constipation -- The Travel Problem You Never Read About
Visit Morocco This Winter
The Mediterrean Areas of France and Spain
Around Carcassonne, France and The Canal du Midi
The Carcassonne, France Viscount's Castle, La Bastide St. Louis and Cathars
Inside the Mighty Carcassonne, France Fortress
A Day Visit to Carcassonne, France
Ramparts, Walls and Other Medieval Attractions - Perpignan, France
Palace of The Mallorcan Kings - Perpignan, France
Markets and Churches of Medieval Perpignan, France
Travel to Perpignan, France via Collioure
The Days Inn Forbidden City Beijing, China
Relaxing and Walking Around Puri - Orissa, India
Konarak Sun Temple's Erotic Art, Orissa, India
The Sun Temple of Konarak, Puri - Orissa, India
Puri, India's Jagannath Temple in Orissa
Sheila's 25 Best India Travel Tips
Using Consolidators for Economy and Business Class Air
Training Mistakes Throughout The World
Tapinbini Dayak Village and Pangkalan Bun, Kalimantan (Indonesian Borneo)
The Dayak Hornbill Dancing Party Got Hot in Kalimantan (Borneo Indonesia)
Bakonsu Dayak Welcoming Ceremony, Kalimantan (Indonesia Borneo)
Speedboating Up The Sungai Lamandau River to Bakonsu, A Dayak Village (Indonesian Borneo)
Pangkalan Bun, Kalimantan (Indonesian Borneo) and Upriver to The Dayaks
The Orangutans of Tanjung Harapan, Kalimantan (Indonesian Borneo)
Another Visit to Pondok Tanggui's Orangutans, Tanjung Puting Reserve in Kalimantan (Indonesia Borneo)
Lazy Days on The Sungai River in Kalimantan (Indonesian Borneo)
The Camp Leakey Orangutans, Kalimantan (Indonesian Borneo)
Camp Leakey in Tanjung Puting Reserve, Kalimantan (Indonesian Borneo)
The Orangutans of Pondok Tanggui, Kalimantan (Indonesian Borneo)
Pangkalan Bun, Kalimantan (Indonesian Borneo) At Last
The Long Journey to Indonesia
Planning Kalimantan (Indonesian Borneo)
Planning An Kalimantan/Java/Bali, Indonesia Vacation
Kalimantan (Indonesian Borneo), Java and Bali
Trekking Tips for City Hicks
The Teatre-Museu Dali in Figueres, Spain
Casa Salvador Dali in Cadaques, Spain
There's A Lot to See and Do in Cadaques, Spain
Walking From Port de La Selva to Cadaques, Spain
Walking From Llanca to Port de la Selva, Spain
Walking From Portbou/Port Bou to Llanca, Spain
Walking From Banyuls, France to Portbou/Port Bou, Spain
Walking From Collioure to Banyuls sur Mer, France
A Wonderful Day in Gorgeous Collioure, France
The Journey to Collioure, France
Planning France's Vermillion Coast and Spain's Costa Brava
The Vermillion Coasts of France and Spain
Sheila's 7 Favorite Asian Countries
Saving Money on A Cruise
The Tigers of Kanha
Northwest Vietnam: Hindsight is 20/20
One Last Day in Hanoi, Vietnam
The Overnight Train From Lao Cai to Hanoi, Vietnam
Return to Lao Cai From The Bac Ha Market, Vietnam
The Famous and Exciting Bac Ha Sunday Market, Vietnam
Food, Glorious Food in Vietnam
The Sapa Trek Continued Through Ta Van Commune, Vietnam
A Day Trek in Sapa Valley, Vietnam
A Typical Sapa Day, Vietnam
What To Do Around Sapa, Vietnam
Another Market on The Way to Sapa With Lu People, Vietnam
A Major Landslide Outside Lai Chau, Vietnam
Lai Chau Once Known As Tam Duong, Vietnam
The Pink Flower Hmong On The Way to Lai Chau, Vietnam
Dien Bien Phu's French History, Vietnam
The Thuan Chau Market and Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam
From Mai Chau to Son La, Vietnam
A Mish-Mosh of Vietnam Information
A Flower Hmong Day Trek On The Way to Son La, Vietnam
A Mai Chau Eco-Lodge Homestay, Vietnam
Happy Fourth of July, Wherever You May Be Traveling in The World
On The Road to Mai Chau and An Eco-Village Longhouse, Vietnam
Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, Hanoi
Fascinating and Historic Hanoi, Vietnam
Planing A Trip Into Remote Vietnam
Into Remote Vietnam
Family Camping In Europe
Did you know that Penguins bray like Donkeys?
Termessos, Duden and Kursunlu Waterfalls, Turkey
Irresistible Antalya, Turkey
The Roman Theater of Aspendos, Turkey
The Majestic Ruins of Perge, Turkey
Phaselis and The Chimera of Olympos, Turkey
The Ancient Lycian City of Arykanda (Arycanda), Turkey
A Walk Up The Slopes of Taurus Mountains, Turkey
The Rock-cut Tombs of Myra, Turkey
Around Kas and Kekova Island, Turkey
Fethiye, Oludeniz and Pinara, Turkey
The Pamukkale Express Train and Fethiye, Turkey
Visiting Istanbul, Turkey
Planning A Turkey Southern Coast Trip
The Southern Lycian Coast of Turkey
Blanche from Cape Town - A Gutsy Woman Who Travels
Bargain Cruises Everywhere
A Last Day at Sunderbans Tiger Camp, India
A Typical Day at Sunderbans Tiger Camp, India
Sundebans Bengal Tiger Information, India
Sunderbans Tiger Reserve, India
Sheila's Fast and Easy Guide to Austria
Bregenzerwald, Austria Easy Information: Bike, Hike, Walk or Ski
The Last Hike in Schoppernau, Austria
The Uga Bahn in Damuls, Austria and Another Failed Hike
The Cows Come Down From The High Pastures in Austria
Hiking in The Bezau, Austria Area
Enjoying Austrian Food, Wine and Flowers
Down Into Lech, Austria and Tourist Information
A Fabulous Hike from Schrocken to Lech, Austria
Two Hikes; One Began in Mellau, The Other, Damuls, Austria
Austria, Up and Over From Au to Mellau in Another Valley
Au, Austria Information and Hike to The Bergcristalhutte
Au, Austria - The Hills Are Alive...
Heading to Au, Austria in Bregenzerwald,
Training From The Zurich, Switzerland Airport
Planning A Bregenzerwald, Austria Trip
Visiting Europe When The Economy Stinks
There's A Bat in My Tent... A Few Tales From the Road
Sheila's Fast and Easy Kolkata/Calcutta, India
The Ancient Synagogues of Kolkata/Calcutta, India
A Day at The Horse Races - The Royal Calcutta Turf Club, India
Dakshineshwar and Kalighat Temples in Kolkata/Calcutta, India
Kolkata, India Clay Modellers and Queen Victoria Memorial
The Kolkata/Calcutta, India Flower Market
On The Way To The Kolkata/Calcutta Flower Market, India
Exploring Kolkata/Calcutta, India in Depth
Sheila's Favorite Travel Food Memories Around The World
Easy Bicycling Around Lindau, Germany and Lake Constance
Spend A Day in Picturesque Lindau, Germany
Take Your Children To Austria
Bregenz, Austria - Upper Town and Medieval Section
Spend A Day or Two in Bregenz, Austria
Barack Obama's Inauguration at 35,000 Feet
Ethiopia Coffee
Visiting South Africa in Hindsight
Stellenbosch and Constantia Wine Routes in South Africa
Klippe Rivier Country House in Swellendam, South Africa
Tsitsikamma National Park, South Africa and The Otter Trail
Knysna Oysters on The Garden Route, South Africa
Ondini Historical Reserve, Durban and Knysna, South Africa
Isandlwana and Rorke's Drift Battlefields, South Africa
Babanango, The Heart of Zulu Country, South Africa
A Visit to Dmazulu Village, South Africa
Searching for Game on Foot at Phinda Game Reserve, South Africa
Game viewing at Phinda Forest Lodge Game Reserve, South Africa
Phinda Forest Lodge in Zululand, South Africa
Bushwalking in Sabi Sand Game Reserve, South Africa
The Wild Dogs of South Africa
Game Drives at Chitwa Chitwa Lodge in Sabi Sand Game Reserve, South Africa
Sabi Sand Reserve Bordering Kruger National Park, South Africa
Adventures in South Africa Began
Planning A South Africa Trip
Adventuring in South Africa
Funny and Strange Plumbing in Developing Countries
Day 2 on The Halong Bay Cruise, Vietnam
Day 1 - Cruising Halong Bay, Vietnam on A Private Boat (Junk)
Tourist Information: A Halong (Ha Long) Bay, Vietnam Cruise
Shopping in Downtown Victoria Falls, Zimbabawe
Viewing Victoria Falls From The Zimbabwe and Zambia Sides
Victoria Falls Hotels and Sundowner Cruises, Zimbabwe
Visit Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Family Comments and Hindsight on The Norwegian Star Cruise
Preparing for Disembarkation on The Norwegian Star
The Last Days At Sea on The Norwegian Star
Cruising is All About The Food...Right?
New Year's Eve on The Norwegian Star
Have You Ever Parasailed?
The Playas (Beaches) of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
A Day in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Adios Mazatlan, Mexico - Hola Norwegian Star
Henna Tattoos in The Mazatlan Sands of Mexico
Parasailing in Mazatlan, Mexico
Mazatlan on The Pacific Coast of Mexico
Cabo San Lucas on the California Baja Peninsula
Breakfast May Be Your Most Important Meal but...
A Day At Sea on The Norwegian Star
Cabins on The Norwegian Star
The Norwegian Star Embarkation Began in Los Angeles
Our Family Group Flies To California
Cruise vs. An All-Inclusive
Plannning A Family Cruise Continued...
Deciding On A Cruise Line and Destination
A Family Holiday Cruise
Lufthansa Airlines First Class Terminal in Frankfurt, Germany
The Kyrgyzstan Turkestan Range Trek Epilogue
An Epic Kyrgystan to Tajikistan to Uzbekistan Journey
A Challenging Return from Kyrgyzstan to Uzbekistan Began
The Upanym Pass and One Last Kyrgyzstan Camp
Into The Karasu and Karavshin Valleys of Kyrgyzstan
Food On A High Altitude Trek, Kyrgyzstan
More Valleys of the Turkestan Range, Kyrgyzstan
From The Aksu Valley and Over The Aktubek Pass into Orto-Chashma, Kyrgyzstan
The Kyrgyzstan Trek Began Into The Aksu Valley
From Samarkand, Uzbekistan to the Fergana Valley, Kyrgyzstan
One Fast Day in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
The 'Stan Trip Began in Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Planning The Kyrgyzstan Trek and 'Stans
Off The Beaten Path Into Kyrgyzstan
Sheila's 7 Favorite Countries to Hike, Bike, Walk in Europe
Auf Wiedersehen, St. Anton am Arlberg, Austria
Fondues, Meat and Cheese, Raclette and Other Delicious Foods in Austria
The Alpe Rauz and The Valluga Bahn, Seems Like The Top of The World in Austria
No One Hates to Exercise More Than I
Eventually, We Made It to The Top of The Gampenbahn in Austria
The Rendl Ski Runs and Bahn, St. Anton, Austria
A Day at St. Christoph, Austria and The Top of The Galzig Bahn
Celebrating My Birthday in St. Anton am Arlberg, Austria
The Village of St. Anton am Arlberg, Austria
About St. Anton am Arlberg, Austria
A Travel Day to St. Anton am Arlberg, Austria
Planning A St. Anton am Arlberg, Austria Trip
A Winter Break in Austria
Sheila's Fast and Easy Zurich Kloten Airport, Switzerland
Travel Dreams and Travel Reality
The Luang Namtha Minority Region of Laos
Sheila's Fast and Easy Morocco
The Old Jewish Area of Marrakech, Morocco - The Mellah
Djemma el Fna, Marrakech's Famous Square - Morocco
Marrakech, Morocco Is Either Love At First Sight, or...
The Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou (Ait Benhaddou), Morocco
The Small City of Ouazazate, Morocco
A Touradant, Morocco Celebration in Honor of The King
Favorite Moroccan Foods
The Oasis Town of Taroudant, Morocco
Visiting Tafraoute, Morocco and Its Market
Tafraoute, Morocco's Mountains and Boulders
Tiznit, Morocco and Silver Jewelry
Agadir, Morocco
Planning A Morocco Trip
Travel Morocco By Bus and Taxi
Thea from Johannesburg - A Gutsy Woman Who Travels
Visit The South African Penguin Colony at Simon's Town
Cape Point, South Africa and The Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve
Use The Cable Car or Hike Up Table Mountain, Cape Town, South Africa
Exploring Cape Town's City Center, South Africa
Advice For Visiting Robben Island, Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town's Victoria & Alfred Waterfront - South Africa
Visiting Gorgeous Cape Town, South Africa
A Manado Rest Day and Sulawesi Hindsight
Japanese Caves and Lake Linow/Leno, North Sulawesi
Tomohon Local Market and Lake Tondano, Sulawesi
The Mahawu Volcano Trek and Sulawesi Prefab Houses
The Sulawesi Tarsier Makes an Appearance -- It's About Time!
The Great Tangkoko Tarsier Spectrum Hunt, Sulawesi
An Excursion to Tangkoko Nature Reserve, Sulawesi
Manado, North Sulawesi
Another All Day Drive From Moutong to Gorontalo, North Sulawesi
Happy Birthday in St. Anton am Arlberg, Austria
From Tentena, Sulawesi to Moutong with Wera Salopa Waterfall Along The Way
Balinese Villages in Central Sulawesi
Fascinating Markets of Sulawesi and Tentana
Pendolo on Lake Poso, Sulawesi
From Toraja Land to Lake Poso: Big "Buff" and Sago in Sulawesi
Damascus, Syria Update
Diving in Sulawesi, Indonesia
Annabelle From Adelaide, Australia - A Gutsy Woman Who Travels
Happy New Year, 2009
Even The Thais Are Getting Heavier!
One Last Day in Toraja Land at Kete Kesu and The Baby Tree, Sulawesi
Lemo Effigies and The Royal Graves of Suaya, Sulawesi
The Rantepao Market, Monoliths and Tombs of Londa, Sulawesi
Hiking Past The Stone Graves of Toraja Land - Sulawesi, Indonesia
Hiking In The Mountains of Toraja Land - Sulawesi, Indonesia
Have A Wonderful Holiday!
Paying Condolence Calls in Ba'tan Village....e-e-wwww - Sulawesi
And now, for something different before Funeral Two in Sulawesi
Funeral One Began With Buffalo Prayers - Sulawesi
The Elaborate Toraja Funeral Customs in Sulawesi Are Not to be Believed
Rantepao, Capital of Tana Toraja, Sulawesi, Indonesia
In Tana Toraja (Toraja Land), A Most Unusual Sulawesi Destination
A Few Interesting Sulawesi, Indonesia Facts
Novotel Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok, Thailand
What Would Bangkok, Thailand Be Without Its "Wats"
Checking Out Khao San Road in Bangkok, Thailand
The Sights and Sounds of Vibrant Bangkok, Thailand
The Minority People of Northwest Vietnam
Comment and Information About Hiking The Coast to Coast Across England
Fast and Easy Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan Information
The Ruins of Nisa, Turkmenistan and Farewell to the 'Stans
What Do You See in Ashghabad, Turkmenistan? Carpets
Out Of Uzbekistan and Into Turkmenistan
The Oasis City of Khiva, Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan's Independence Day
Bukhara's Main Jewish Synagogue, Uzbekistan
The Taqis, Trading Domes of Bukhara, Uzbekistan
Fabulous Bukhara, Uzbekistan
The Little Town of Shakhrisabz, Uzbekistan
Plannning The Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan Extensions
Visit Some Amazing Countries That End in "Stan"
United Airlines Business Class
Sheila's 7 Favorite Flea Markets
Sheila's 7 Favorite Ethnic Markets
Happy Thanksgiving Day
Cut Down Your Costs and Keep Traveling
A Typical Bugis Dinner in Sengkang, Sulawesi
Lake Tempe on The Shores of Sengkang, Sulawesi
Rice, Wonderful Rice Growing in Sulawesi... Do you REALLY know how it gets to your table?
Eventually, we'll get to Bira...Sulawesi
Salt Pans and Seaweed Villages, Still on The Way to Bira, Sulawesi
Tana Beru on The Road To Bira, Sulawesi
It's A Long Journey to Sulawesi
Planning A Sulawesi, Indonesia Trip
The Island of Sulawesi, Indonesia
Sheila's Big Five Animals to See Before You Die
Fast and Easy Jordan Information
Fast and Easy Syria Information
The Desert Region of Jordan
Al Beidha/"Little" Petra and More to See Around Petra, Jordan
Return to Petra, Jordan in 1996
The Wonders of Petra, Jordan in 1989
Petra, Jordan For The First Time, 1989
Wadi Zarqa Ma'in and The Madaba Mosaic Map in Jordan
Across The Border Into Jordan
Bosra in Southern Syria
Dura Europas and Palmyra, Syria - Two of The Most Important Places to Visit
Syria's Beehive Houses
Aleppo, Syria - An Important Stop on The Trading Route
St. Simeon's Monastery and Ebla, Syria
A Mishmosh of Syrian Sights: Krak des Chevaliers Castle, Hama, Sahyun/Saone
Ancient Village of Maaloula/Maalula, Syria
Damascus' Absorbing, Ancient Souk and Mosques, Syria
The Trip Began in Damascus, Syria
Planning a Trip to Syria and Jordan
Why Should You Travel to Syria?
Should You Use Hotel Websites, or Book Direct?
The Robert Louis Stevenson Trail ("Chemin Stevenson") in Hindsight, France
A Completely Disastrous Travel Day in France
Stage 12: The RLS Trail Ends in Saint Jean du Gard, France
Stage 11: Saint Julien d'Arpaon, France to Saint Germain de Calberte
Stage 10: Florac to Saint Julien d'Arpaon, France
In Pretty and Atmospheric Florac, France
Stage 9: Le Pont de Montvert to Florac, France
Time To Sightsee in Le Pont de Montvert, France
Stage 8: Le Bleymard to Le Pont de Montvert, France
Stage 7: Chasserades to Le Bleymard, France
Stage 6: La Bastide Puy Laurent, France to Chasserades
Stage 5: Cheylard L'Eveque, France to La Bastide Puy Laurent
Relaxing in Cheylard L'Eveque, France at La Refuge du Moure
Stage 4: Pradelles, France to Cheylard L'Eveque and A Rest Day
Stage 3: Le Bouchet St. Nicholas to Pradelles, France
Stage 2: RLS Trail Le Monastier sur Gazeille to Le Bouchet St. Nicholas, France
The First Stage of "Chemin Stevenson" to Le Monastier sur Gazeille, France
Revisiting and What to See in Le Puy en Velay, France
Travel Hassles On The Way To Le Puy en Velay, France
Planning the "Chemin Stevenson" Walk in France
Walking The "Chemin Stevenson" (Robert Louis Stevenson) Trail Through France
Seven Warm Winter Destinations - #7 Easy India
Seven Warm Winter Destinations - #6 Easy West Africa
Seven Warm Winter Destinations - #5 Easy Cambodia
Seven Warm Winter Destinations - #4 Easy Laos
Seven Warm Winter Destinations - #3 Easy Thailand
Seven Warm Winter Destinations - #2 Easy Myanmar (Burma)
Seven Warm Winter Destinations - #1 Easy Sri Lanka
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Changi International Airport, Singapore
What To See and What To Miss in Central China
Just A Little More Hangzhou and Food Street, China
Hangzhou, China: Lingyin Temple, Dragon Well Tea and The Medicine King
Walking Around West Lake (Xi Hu), Hangzhou, China
On Lively Hefang Street in Hangzhou, China
Traffic, The Yellow River and Henan Museum, China
Dengfeng Food and Zhengzhou, China Capital of Henan Province
Around and In Shaolin Temple and Pagoda Forest, China
Shaolin Temple, The Birthplace of Kung Fu/Wushu, China
A Cave Home and A Wedding, China
White Horse Temple and the Annual Luoyang Peony Show, China
Visiting and Exploring the Longmen Grottoes of Luoyang, China
The Overnight Train to Luoyang, China
Shuanglin Si and Wang Family Compound, China
The Old Banking Industry in Pingyao, China
In Pingyao, China: The Confucius Temple and Government Building
Pingyao's Ancient City, China
Qiao Family Compound and Pingyao, China
A Short Distance From Jinci Si Temple, China...
Taiyuan and Jinci Si Temple, China
Shanxi Museum and Relaxing Day in Taiyuan, China
The Wooden Pagoda and Wutai Shan Mountains, China
The Hanging Monastery in Northern Shanxi, China
Datong's Nine Dragon Screen and Huayan Si Monastery, China
The Yungang Grottoes, China (Also Known as Cloud Ridge Caves)
Training From Beijing to Datong, Shanxi Province, China
More Shopping & Strolling in Beijing, China
Visiting My Favorite Beijing, China Panjiayuan "Dirt" Market
Planning A Central China Trip
Traveling Through Central China
Training to Shanghai, China and Cheap Shopping
Finishing Up Shanghai: The Four Seasons, Bund and Yu Gardens
Dongtai Lu and Xintiandi/Xin Tian Di Tourist Information, Shanghai, China
The Gay Man's "Murse" (A Purse) and Other China Favorites
You Have Got to Visit Fantabulous, Exotic South Ethiopia
The Road Back to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
The Gudji People and Awasa Rift Valley in South Ethiopia
Borena People and Singing Wells in South Ethiopia
Dara, a Konso Village in South Ethiopia
Arbore People Along The Road to Konso in South Ethiopia
Three Nights in Turmi and The Turmi Market, South Ethiopia
Please Don't Give Handouts While Traveling!
Into the Karo People Region in South Ethiopia
The Hamer Man Jumps The Bulls in South Ethiopia
The Hamer Bull Jumping Ceremony Began in South Ethiopia
Dimeka, The Hamers and Jumping of the Bulls in South Ethiopia
Mago National Park and the Mursi People of South Ethiopia
The "Completely Beyond Belief" Key Afar Market in South Ethiopia
The Tribes of Jinka in South Ethiopia
Nechisar National Park and Crocodiles, South Ethiopia
The Dorze People of Ethiopia
Arbaminch/Arba Minch and Tribes of Ethiopia
Into The Tribal Region - South Ethiopia
Prague's Castle District, Charles Bridge and More Sightseeing - Czech Republic
Hiking Questions To Ask and An Overnight Train to Prague, Czech Republic
Surviving The Last Nighmare Slog to Zbojnicka Chalet, Slovakia
Hiking In The Slovakian Tatras to Brncalova (Zelenom) Chalet
Another Killer Day in The Polish Tatras
Hiking In The Polish Tatras From Kuznice to Murowanisc Hut
Hiking Around Zakopane - Up to Giewont in Poland
Krakow's Castle and A Tour of The Wieliczka Salt Mine, Poland
Krakow Pilgrimages: Auschwitz-Birkenau, Oskar Schindler and Kazimierz
In Historic, Charming, Krakow, Poland
Planning the Tatras Trip in Central Europe
Krakow, Poland - The High Tatras and Prague
Kiyomizu Temple, Meiji Shrine and Sayonara, Japan
Touring Kyoto, Japan: Nijo Castle, Shopping and Sights
From The Kita Alps to Myorenji Temple in Kyoto, Japan
A Day At Karasawa, Kita Alps in Japan and Back Down The Mountains
Karasawa Hut, The Kita Alps Goal For Today, Japan
A Day Hike Up To Tokugo Pass, Japan
A Mountain Onsen in The Kita (North) Alps of Japan
Into The North (Kita) Alps of Japan
Ryokan/Inn/Guesthouse Experiences, Etiquette and Sumo Wrestling in Japan
In The Fuji Five Lakes Area of Japan
More Tokyo Sights - Tsukiji Fish Market and Meiji Shrine
Tokyo Sights On Foot and By Subway
Planning A Hiking Trip Into Japan
Hiking and Touring The Kita Alps of Japan
Cabulco and The Chile Cruise Was Over
A Visit to Chiloe Island, Chile
Cruising in Laguna San Rafael, Chile
Into Laguna San Rafael, Chile
A Cruise Day on The Skorpios I, Chile
Cruising To A Fishing Village in The Fjords of Chile
Th Skorpios Cruise Began in Puerto Montt, Chile
Cruising Through The Fjords and Glaciers of Chile
Tipping in China - Damned If You Do, Damned If You Don't
ex-Marine's Quick & Easy Guide to Chicago
Sheila Tips and Challenges While Traveling
North Ethiopia Thoughts and Suggestions
An Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony
Nakutelab Rock Hewn Church and Finishing Up Lalibela, North Ethiopia
Lalibela and The Southeastern Churches - North Ethiopia
Lalibela's Northwestern Group of Churches, North Ethiopia
From Aksum/Axum to Lalibela's Saturday Market - North Ethiopia
More Aksum/Axum Sights, North Ethiopia
The Stelae of Aksum/Axum - North Ethiopia
Sightseeing in Aksum/Axum, St. Mary of Zion Churches - North Ethiopia
Driving to Aksum/Axum - North Ethiopia
The Gelada Baboons of North Ethiopia
Into The Simien Mountains - North Ethiopia
Castles and Churches of Gonder/Gondor/Gondar - North Ethiopia
The Blue Nile Falls - North Ethiopia
Bahirdar/Bahir Dar On Lake Tana, North Ethiopia
In Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Planning A Trip to Ethiopia
Exploring Ethiopia From North to South
A Little Cambodia Traveling Advice and Information
Ta Sum and A Little More Siem Riep, Cambodia
Asia Can Be Affordable
Ta Prohm and Four Other Temples, Cambodia
More Angkor Temples: Banteay Srey, East Mebon and The Land Mine Museum in Cambodia
Angkor Thom (The Bayon) and Terrace of The Elephants, Cambodia
Neak Pean and Pre Rup Temples, Evening in Siem Riep, Cambodia
Fabulous Angkor Wat and Preah Kahn, Cambodia
Fantastic Siem Riep, Cambodia -- My, how you have changed!!
On The Way to Siem Riep, Cambodia: Prasat Sambor, A Pre-Angkorian Complex
You've Either Got It...Or You Don't, In Cambodia
Kompong Cham and Kompong Thom, Cambodia
Irrawady Dolphins and Kompong Cham, Cambodia
The Royal Palace in Phnom Penh and Kratie, Cambodia
Some Unusual Foods in Cambodia
The Killing Fields and Tuoi Sleng (Genocide Museum) of Cambodia
A Day in Sihanoukville, Cambodia
From Kampot to Sihanoukville, Cambodia
To Kampot, Cambodia via Angkor Borei
The Heart of Cambodia Tour Begins
Apsara Photos in Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Arriving in Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Planning For "The Heart of Cambodia"
The Heart of Cambodia
Resting In San Sebastian and A Little Spain Information
One Last Spanish Pyrenees Hike and Hondarribia
In Canfranc, Spanish Pyrenees
From Torla to Panticosa In The Spanish Pyrenees
Forget The Refugio, Bring on Torla, Spain
Barbaruens To Bielsa In The Spanish Pyrenees
On To Benasque, In The Spanish Pyrenees
Hiking in The Spanish Pyrenees Over Col L'Stany de Mar
Interesting Barcelona and Into The Spanish Pyrenees
Planning The Spanish Pyrenees Trip
Into The Isolated Spanish Pyrenees
Traveling With Teenagers (or Children)
Sarah says: Arrivederci, Roma
Sarah's Last Day in Rome: Much To See and Do
Sarah's 2nd Afternoon in Rome: The Sistine Chapel
Sarah's 2nd Morning in Rome: Fountains, Pantheon and Castel Sant'Angelo
Sarah's First Day in Rome
Sarah Flies and Arrives in Rome
Planning Rome With A Teenager
Visiting Rome With A Teenager (Or Child)
One Last Day In Buenos Aires, Argentina and Antarctica Thoughts
A Day in Ushuaia
The Voyage Back Through The Drake Passage, Antarctica
More Neko Harbor and A Russian Night in Antarctica
Neko Harbor in Anvord Bay - Antarctica
In The Gerlache Strait, Culverville Island, Antarctica
Port Lockroy and Time to Shop! - Antarctica
Petermann Island, Antarctica
Through The Lamaire Channel - Antarctica
Paradise Harbor, in The Afternoon - Antarctica
Danco Island In The Morning - Antarctica
South Shetland Islands, Land Ho...Antarctica
Another Day At Sea On The M/V Lyubov Orlova - Antarctica
Still At Sea In The Drake Passage, It's Rough But Bearable on The Way to Antarctica
Saving Money In Europe
Crossing The Drake Passage to Antarctica
Settling In On The M/V Lyubov Orlova - Antarctica
Ushuaia and The Antarctic Adventure Begins
Planning "Classic Antarctica"
Antarctica, Our Last Big Frontier
England's Coast to Coast: One Final Push to Robin Hood's Bay
North York Moors National Park, England
Yorkshire Dales National Park and Into North York Moors, England
A Rest Day in Durham, England
Fletcher House B&B in Kirby Stephen, England
England's Coast to Coast: Keswick to Kirkby Stephen and The Yomp
The Lake District of England - Grasmere, Grisedale Pass and Patterdale
In Lake District National Park, England
Other Long Distance Walks in England
The Coast-to-Coast Began at St. Bees, Cumbria, England
Hiking Across England aka The Famous Coast to Coast
Chiva-Som, Hua Hin, Thailand - The Ultimate in Luxury Spas
Hua Hin's Hotels and Restaurants in Thailand
Hua Hin, A Thailand Beach Resort
"Companionship" in Bangkok, Thailand
Back in Bangkok, Thailand - Monasteries and Public Transportation
If You Want To Trek... Nepal or Anywhere
In Pokhara, Nepal Trek Reflections
Day 12: Dhampus to Phedi to Pokhara, Nepal
Trekking Day 11: Jhinu to Dhampus, Nepal
Trekking Day 10: Bamboo to Jhinu, Nepal
Trekking Day 9: Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo, Nepal
Trekking Day 8 cont'd: Annapurna Base Camp, Nepal
Trekking Day 8: Machapuchhre Base Camp to Annapurna Base Camp - Nepal
Trekking Day 7: The Push To Machapuchhre Base Camp - Nepal
Trekking Day 6: Chomrong to Doban, Nepal
Trekking Day 5: Tadapani to Chomrong, Nepal
Trekking Day 4 cont'd: Deurali to Tadapani, Nepal
Trekking Day 4: Ghorepani to Deurali, Tea Break - Nepal
Trekking Day 3: Ulleri to Ghorepani, Nepal
Trekking Day 2: Continuing On To Ulleri, Nepal
Trekking Day 2: Birethanti to Banthati, Nepal
Trekking Day 1: Annapurna Sanctuary Trailhead to Birethanti, Nepal
Flying Kathmandu-Pokhara, The Nepal Trek Begins
An Extra Day in Kathmandu, Nepal
Arriving In Fascinating Kathmandu, Nepal
On The Way to Kathmandu, Nepal Via Singapore and Delhi
Planning A Trip to Nepal
Nepal's Annapurana Sanctuary
Navigating Buenos Aires Ezeiza International Airport, Argentina
Evita, Recoleta Cemetery and Che Guevara - Argentina Icons
Buenos Aires Shopping and San Telmo Flea Market, Argentina
Visiting Buenos Aires, Argentina - Always Fun!
The Pakistan Hunza Odyssey and Jeep Safari Was Over
Peshawar, The Last Big Stop in Pakistan
From The Kalash Valley Into Swat, Pakistan
Chitral and Into the Kalash Valley, Pakistan
Over Shandur Pass to Mastuj, Pakistan
Pakistan Road Blocks and Landslides Along The Way
Gulpis to Phander Lake to Shandur Pass, Pakistan
The Northwest Frontier Province of Pakistan
Hunza Trek Over and Gilgit, Pakistan
On The Plateau In Hunza, Pakistan
Continuing Up The Mountains In Hunza, Pakistan
One Chicken For 12 People - In Pakistan
Ahmedabad, The Trailhead for Our Hunza Trek - Pakistan
A Shaman Experience in Karimabad, Pakistan
Another Day, Another Hike To Ultar Peak, Hunza, Pakistan
A Day Hike In The Hunza Valley, Pakistan
Three Days Exploring Hunza, Pakistan
Chilas, On The Way To Karimabad, Pakistan
Arriving in Karachi, Pakistan
Planning The Pakistan Adventure
A Hunza/Karakoram Odyssey in Pakistan
In Shanghai, China For A Third Visit - Heaven...I'm In Heaven...
Reflections on Eastern Tibet
The Endangered Red Pandas of China
The Giant Panda Breeding Institute In Chengdu, China
From Mao Xian (Maoxian) to Chengdu, China
Huanglong to Mao Xian (Maoxian) County, China
Huanglong Scenic Reserve - Going Down, China
From Jiuzhaigou to Huanglong Scenic Reserve in China
In Jiuzhaigou Scenic Reserve: Middle To The Top Section, China
In Jiuzhaigou Scenic Reserve: Bottom To The Middle Section, China
Ruo Er Gai Grassland and Jiu Zhai Gou (Jiuzhaigou) in China
A Day With The Nomads: Ruo Er Gai Grasslands, China
Langmusi Sky Burials and Ruo Er Gai Grasslands in China
The Monasteries of Langmusi, China
The Mountains and Attractions of Langmusi, China
Xiahe (Labrang), Through Hezuo, On The Way To Langmusi, China
Xia He/Xiahe/Labrang County and Monastery in Gansu Province, China
Tongren (Tong Ren) Aboriginal Assembly in China
Some Random China Thoughts
More Tongren Sights and Monasteries in China
In Tongren (Tong Ren) Known As The "Homeland of Thangkas", China
Ping An and Tongren (Tong Ren) in Qinghai Province, China
The Tu Ethnic Minority People and More Xining, China
Beishan Si Pagoda and Xining Food Street, China
Kumbum Monastery (Taer Si Monastery) Outside Xining, China
Sun Moon Pass, Ginghai Lake and A-bomb City Around Xining, China
In Xining, Qinghai Province, China
Planning A Trip Through Eastern Tibet
On China's Eastern Tibet Plateau
Finishing Up Strasbourg and Alsace, France
The Strasbourg Cathedral and Other Sights in France
Visiting and Discovering Strasbourg, France
A Little More Wissenbourg and On To Strasbourg, France
Exploring The Wissembourg Area, France
Wissembourg on the France-Germany Border
Happy New Year
Exploring Obernai, France
Andlau to Mont Saint Odile to Ottrott to Obernai, France
Chatenois to Andlau Via Dambach, France
Thannenkirch to Chateau du Haut Koenigsbourg to Chatenois, France
Finding The Way From Ribeauville to Thannenkirch, France
Leaving Riquewihr and Walking To (and Through) Ribeauville, France
Christmas Greetings
Riquewihr to Thannenkirch via Ribeauville, France
The Food of Alsace, France
Riquewihr, France is The Ultimate Medieval Village
Continuing The Walk From Kayserberg to Riquewihr, France
Walking From Turckheim to Kayserberg, France
A Day Hike Around Turckheim, France
Turckheim, France Sightseeing
The Wines of Alsace, France
Another Day Visiting Charming Colmar, France
On The Way To Colmar, France
Planning The Alsace, France Trip
The Alsace Region of France - Castles and Medieval Villages
Escape From Dell Computer Hell
Is There Life Outside of Dell Computer Hell?
Dell Computer Hell Continued
Two Weeks in Dell Computer Hell
Lijiang and Random Yunnan, China Thoughts
Wonderful Days Discovering Lijiang, Yunnan Province, China
Tiger Leaping Gorge On The Yangtze and Lijiang in Yunnan Province, China
Napa Lake/Napahai, Shuduhu Lake and Songzanlin Temple in Yunnan Province, China
Touring Zhongdian/Gyalthang/"Shangri-La" in Yunnan Province, China
Shaping/Shapin Market and Zhongdian/"Shangri-La" in Yunnan Province, China
The Mt. Canshan Area Of Dali in Yunnan Province, China
Hanging Out In Dali, Yunnan Province, China
A Day Trip to Menglong/Damenglong in Yunnan Province, China
Visiting Aini Villages On The Way Back To Jinghong in Yunnan Province, China
On The Way to Jinghong: Menglian, Lahu Minorities and Rice in Yunnan Province, China
Jinghong and Menglian in Xishuangbanna (Banna), Yunnan Province, China
Kunming and Minority Villages, Yunnan Province, China
The Stone Forest of Shilin Outside Kunming, China
Planning A Trip Through Yunnan, China
Visiting Yunnan, China - South to North
Happy Thanksgiving
Pontresina's Diavolezza and Langalb Areas, Switzerland
Train From Pontresina To The Morteratsch Glacier, Switzerland
St. Moritz In The Engadin Valley, Switzerland
Engadin Valley Sports and Entertainment in Switzerland
Arriving At The Zurich, Switzerland Airport
Pontresina, Switzerland In The Winter
A Thai Massage In Bangkok and The Grand Palace
The Chao Pra River, Bangkok and Discovering Neighborhoods
Exploring Bangkok's Chatuchak Market
Suvarnabhumi Airport and Bangkok, Thailand Revisited
Looking For A Sun Bird Vacation This Winter?
Back in Sana'a and Some Yemen Thoughts
Through Wadi Doan/Daw'an To Al-Hajjarayn and Al-Mukalla in Yemen
Shibam, "The Manhattan Of The Desert" in Yemen
Visiting Seiyun and Tarim In Wadi Hadhramawt, Yemen
The Yemen Ramlat As-Sabatayn Desert Crossing to Seiyun
Bedouin Country, Wadi Dahr and Ma'rib/Marib in Yemen
Manakha, Al-Hajjara and Al-Houdaib in Yemen
Ta'izz/Taizz, Jibla and Ibb in Yemen
Al-Mahwit Through Wadi Surdud to Al-Hodeidah, Yemen
Day Hiking Around Al-Mahwit and Qat/Khat in Yemen
Continuing On To Kawkaban, Al-Mahwit and A Henna Party in Yemen
On The Road to Al-Mahwit Through Thula/Thilla and Kawkaban, Yemen
Arriving and Exploring Sana'a (Sana), Yemen
Planning A Trip To Yemen
Yemen: Where Is It and Why Should We Visit?
Another Incredible Myanmar Experience Was Over
Mrauk U and Back to Sittwe, Myanmar (Burma)
Pan Paung Chin Village, Myanmar (Burma)
Lat Kauk Zay Monastery and A Mrauk U Village, Myanmar (Burma)
Mrauk U Pagodas and Sightseeing in Myanmar (Burma)
Mrauk U Trivia and Information, Myanmar (Burma)
Mrauk U on the Kaladan River in Myanmar (Burma)
Finally, Sittwe in Rakine State of Myanmar (Burma)
Taunggyi and Kak Ku, Myanmar (Burma)
Day Hike to Lwe Khaw Villages By Inle Lake - Myanmar (Burma)
Mine Thauk (Maing Thauk) Market, Inle Lake - Myanmar (Burma)
Jumping Cat Monastery and An Intha Massage in Myanmar (Burma)
Shwe Intaing (Shwe Inn Thein) Pagoda and A Cheroot Factory in Myanmar (Burma)
Ywama Floating Market On Inle Lake, Myanmar (Burma)
Heading Into Inle Lake, Myanmar (Burma)
Heho Market and Inle Lake, Myanmar (Burma)
A Day Hike to Pinnabin, A Palaung Village Near Kalaw in Myanmar (Burma)
On The Road To Kalaw In The Mountains of Myanmar (Burma)
Pindaya Caves and Parasol Making in Myanmar (Burma)
Myitkyina to Mandalay to Heho, Shan State - Myanmar (Burma)
Myitkyina Sightseeing, Northern Myanmar
From Indawgyi Lake Back to Myitkyina, Myanmar (Burma)
Another Indawgyi Lake Village and Nant Mee Nuang Monastery, Myanmar (Burma)
He Pu Village and Shwe Myint Zu Pagoda, Northern Myanmar
Around Indawgyi Lake In Northern Myanmar
Myitkyina and Indawgyi Lake, Myanmar (Burma)
Arriving in Yangon, Myanmar - A Warm Welcome
Revisiting Myanmar, New Trip Plans
Unspoiled Destinations in Myanmar (Burma)
Bat Trang Excursion and Back to Hanoi, Vietnam
More Sapa/Sa Pa Villages and Lao Cai, Vietnam
Visiting Sapa/Sa Pa, In Vietnam's Hill Country
Perfume Pagoda (Huong Pagoda) and Victoria Express to Lao Cai, Vietnam
Tuyen Lam Lake, Fairy Rock and Daroah Ethnic Village, Vietnam
On The Road to Dalat, Vietnam
A Return To Saigon (Ho Chi Minh), Vietnam
Planning A New Vietnam Trip
A Return to Vietnam and Its Hill Country
In Krabi, Thailand, A Perfect Place to Escape The Snow and Cold Weather
Visiting Krabi Province In Thailand - A Winter Resort Destination
Back to Sofia, Bulgaria
Seven Rila Lakes Hike, Bulgaria
Rila Monastery and Panichishste, Bulgaria
Up To Rozhen Monastery, Bulgaria
Hikes In The Pirin Mountains and Melnik, Bulgaria
A Collection of Winter Destinations - Asia and Beyond
Ribnovo, Dobarkso and Bansko, In The Pirin Mountains, Bulgaria
Kovachevitsa and Kapsazov's Guesthouse, Bulgaria
Trigrad River Gorge, Bulgaria
Hiking Around Shiroka Laka, Bulgaria
Asen Fortress, Bachkovo and Ezerovo in the Rhodopi Mountains of Bulgaria
Mt. Vitosha and Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Arrival in Sofia, Bulgaria
Bulgaria Planning For "Villages and Monasteries"
Visiting Bulgaria's Villages and Monasteries
Samye Monastery and Lhasa, Tibet to Chengdu
Tsedang, Yambulhakhang Palace and Trandrak Monastery, Tibet
Gyangtse: Palcho Monastery/Pelkor Chode Monastery, Tibet
Driving From Shigatse to Gyantse, Tibet
Tingri to Shigatse, Tibet
North Face of Everest Base Camp, Tibet
Shigatse to Rongbuk Monastery At North Face Everest, Tibet
Shigatse and Tashilhumpo Monastery, Tibet
The Potala Palace and Around Barkhor Square, Tibet
Revisiting Lhasa, Tibet
Planning A Return to Tibet
Tibet's North Face of Everest
Waterberg Plateau Park and Namibia Thoughts
European Train Travel
Okaukuejo and Namutoni in Etosha National Park, Namibia
Brandberg Mountain and Twyfelfontein, Namibia
Swakopmund and Cape Cross Seal Colony, Namibia
Thre Three "S's" - Solitaire, Sesriem Canyon and Sossusvlei, Namibia
Windhoek, Namibia's Capital
A One-Hour Webinar on Travel
Planning Our Namib Lodge Safari Over The Christmas Holidays
Visiting Namibia Before Angelina Jolie and Meerkat Manor
A Hong Kong Hotel
The Way of St. James, France: A Little Hindsight Information
Day 10: Enjoying Fabulous Conques, France
Days 9 & 10: Dinner in Espeyrac and Espeyrac to Conques, France
Days 8 & 9: In Estaing and From Estaing to Espeyrac, France
Day 8: Heading Towards Estaing, France
Day 8: St. Come d'Olt to Estaing via Espalion, France
Day 7: St. Chely D'Aubrac to St. Come d'Olt, France
Day 6: Nasbinals to St. Chely D'Aubrac, France
Day 5: Aumont-Aubrac to Nasbinals, France
Day 4: Les Faux to Aumont-Aubrac, France
Day 3: Sauges to Les Faux, Vicinity of St. Alban sur Limagnole, France
Day 2: St. Privat D'Allier to Sauges, France
Day 1: The Pilgrimage Road From Le Puy en Velay to St. Privat D'Allier, France
A Day Exploring Le Puy en Velay, France
Traveling From Figeac to Le Puy en Velay, France
Figeac, France, A Village of Art and History
Albi's Sainte-Cecile Cathedral and More Sightseeing, France
In Gorgeous Albi, France
More Toulouse, France Sightseeing
Paris to Toulouse By Train - France
Planning The Way of St. James in France
Walking "The Way of St. James" in France
The Siberian Altai Trip Was Over - Russia
Even More Excitement In The Altai Mountains - Siberia, Russia
More Adventures in The Altai Mountains - Siberia, Russia
On To Mount Belukha In The Ak-kem Valley - Siberia, Russia
Up and Over Karatiurek/Karatyurek Pass - Siberia, Russia
Along The Kucherla River and Karatiurek/Karatyurek Pass in Siberia, Russia
Barnaul and Vysonik Base Camp, Tyungur Village - Siberia, Russia
A Fast Two Days in Moscow, Russia
Siberia and Altai Mountain Planning, Russia
Visit Siberia? What Was I Thinking!
"Spirit of Laos" Exploration Was Over
On The Way To Tad Lo, Laos
Khon Island, Old French Railway, Dolphins and Waterfalls, Laos
Muang Khong, Laos
Champassak Province, Laos
A Long Day's Drive to Pakse And Muang Khong, Laos
Removing Cluster Bombs In Phonsovan, SOS Orphanage and Back to Vientiane, Laos
Phonsovan - UXO's (Unexploded Ordnance) and A School Visit, Laos
Some Lao Facts (Or Trivia) and Phonsovan (Xieng Khouang), Laos
A Day In Vientiane, Laos
Luang Prabang to Vientiane, Laos
Enjoying Luang Prabang, Laos
Pak Ou Caves and Finally, Luang Prabang, Laos
Nong Khiaw to Luang Prabang, Laos
The Hmong Minority and Customs in Laos
Pieng Ngam And Last Village #3, Laos
Day Trekking Around Luang Namtha, Laos
Village #2 Heading Towards Luang Namtha, Laos
Visiting Minority Villages On The Long Ride to Luang Namtha, Laos
Chiang Rai and Ban Houei Sai, Laos
Bangkok and Meeting Our Laos Tour Group
Planning A Trip To Laos
"The Spirit of Laos"
Visit New Zealand
Hiking on Kilimanjaro, Africa
Mount Cook and Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
The Milford Track - 33 Miles Later and Queenstown, New Zealand
Milford Track Day 2 - Pompolona Lodge to Quintin Lodge, New Zealand
Milford Track Day 1 - Glade House to Pompolona Lodge, New Zealand
Tramping The Milford Track, New Zealand in 2003
Hidden ATM Charges for International Travel
Milford Track Facts and Preparation For New Zealand
Two Days in Queenstown, New Zealand
New Zealand's "Siberia Experience"
Okarito and Makarora, New Zealand
Punakaiki, Hokitika, Harihari and Okarito, New Zealand
Back in Christchurch, New Zealand
New Zealand Planning, 20 Years Later
2003, New Zealand All Over Again
Rotorua, New Zealand
Tongariro National Park, New Zealand
Fox Glacier and Christmas in Portage, New Zealand
Pompolona to Quintin to Milford Sound, New Zealand
The Milford Track Saga Continued in New Zealand, 1984
Glade House, The Milford Track Began, New Zealand
The 1984 Milford Track Began in New Zealand
Visiting New Zealand 1984
A Stop in Shanghai, China After The Silk Road
Bingling Temple Caves (Bingling Thousand Buddha Caves), China
Lanzhou in Gansu Province, China
Yang Guan Pass, Ancient Pass and Military Museum, and West Thousand Buddha Caves, China
Mogao Caves/Grottoes, Dunhuang, China
Train to Dunhuang, China
Gaochang, Bezeklik Thousand Caves and Grape Valley, China
Some Turpan Sightseeing - Gaochang and Jiaohe, China
A Little Information About Urumqi, China
Tianchi (Heaven Lake/Heaven Pool), Yurts and Back to Urumqi, China
Kashgar Sunday Bazaar and A Night in the Airport, China
The Qiniwak Hotel and Touring Kashgar/Kashi, China
Beijing to Urumqi to Kashgar/Kashi, China
Planning The China Silk Road Trip
Ladakh, India Money Saver
The China Silk Road
Up the Danube to Szentendre, Visegrad and Esztergom, Hungary
And, Still More Budapest, Hungary
The Budapest Castle District and Much More, Hungary
Budapest, Hungary
Mosna and Medias, Romania
Georgiu Bai Spa, Hunedoara Castle, Sarmizagetusa, Romania
A Typical Archaeological Dig Day in Mosna, Romania
Peles Castle, Sinaia and Predeal, Romania
Bran Castle and Sighisoara, Romania
A Weekend Around Transylvania (Romania) Beginning With Rasnov Fortress
Into The Mosna, Romania Pit
The Big Seminar in Atlanta
Mosna, Romania Homestay and Dig Orientation
One Fast Day in Budapes, Hungary and On To Mosna, Romania
Romanian Planning
Visiting Romania
Summer in Davos, Switzerland
The Rhinerhorn and Jacobshorn on a Beautiful Day in Davos, Switzerland
Nordic Walking Around Davos Platz, Switzerland
Snowshoeing, Walking and Food - What We Enjoy In Switzerland
Some Miscellaneous Information About Davos, Switzerland
Davos, Switzerland In The Winter
Davos, Switzerland in Winter or Summer
One Last Huli Village and Back To Civilization in Papua New Guinea
First Contact In The Southern Highlands of Papua New Guinea
Tari In The New Guinea Highlands
Karawari Lodge, Papua New Guinea
Another Day On The Sepik River in New Guinea
Traveling Down The Sepik River in New Guinea
On The "MV Sepik Spirit" in New Guinea
Port Moresby, New Guinea
New Guinea Planning
More New Guinea Information
Papua, New Guinea - A Wild And Crazy Destination
Hobart, Tasmania And The Overland Track
Windy Ridge and Lake St. Clair, Tasmania
Pelion Hut and Windy Ridge, Overland Track, Tasmania
Barn Bluff Hut to Pine Forest Moor Hut, Tasmania
The Overland Track, Tasmania
Arriving in Launceston, Tasmania
Planning The Cradle Mountain Trek, Tasmania
Trekking In Tasmania
Around Lake Garda, Italy
Malcesine on Lake Garda, Italy
Portovenere and On To Lake Garda, Italy
Walking The Cinque Terre of Italy in Two Days
Portofino and Rapallo, Italy
Santa Margherita Ligure, Italy
Planning A Visit To The Ligurian Coast and Lake Garda, Italy
Italy's Ligurian Coast and Lake Garda
Washington, DC -- Finishing Up...
More Washington, DC "Must-Sees"
Revisit Washington, DC As An Adult
More To Know About Visiting Singapore
Visiting Singapore
Traveling Through India Suggestions
An Ayrvedic Massage - India
Shimla Sightseeing - India
Oberoi Cecil, Shimla - India
Rampur, Narkanda and Shimla - India
A Year of Travel Destinations
Nako, Rekong Peo and Rampur - India
Tabo Gompa and Into The Kinnear Valley - India
Motorcycle Group in Tabo, India
Kaza Sights and On To Tabo - India
Spiti Valley to Kaza - India
Into the Spiti Valley - India
Sightseeing Around Manali - India
Bustling Manali, India in the Himachal Pradesh Mountains
Into The Kullu Valley - India
Miscellaneous Observations While Traveling Through India
Around Taragarh, Bir and Monsoons - India
Chamunda Mata Mandir Devi Hindu Temple - India
McLeod Ganj - India
Kangra Fort and Dharamsala (Dharmashala) - India
Pragpur Village - India
Ramgarh Fort, Nalagarh, India
Pragpur in The Kangra Valley - India
Arriving in New Delhi, India
Planning A Trip Through India's Himachal
Where Is The Himachal Pradesh? India...
Pompeii and Arrivederci To The Amalfi Coast, Italy
Sorrento, Italy
Isle of Capri, Italy
A Day Around Positano, Italy
Hiking Amalfi-Pontone-Ravello-Atrani in Italy
Arriving in Amalfi, Italy
Gorillas Trade as Bush Meat in Congo
Sorrentine/Amalfi Coast Planning - Italy
The Amalfi Coast On Your Own - Italy
Uganda/Rwanda - Hindsight Is Always 20/20
The Source of The Nile, Uganda
A Day Trip to Jinja, Uganda
From Mburo National Park to Kampala, Uganda
Cruise on Lake Mburo and Game Viewing, Uganda
Heading to Mburo, Uganda
On Our Way To Kisoro, Uganda
One Last Evening In Rwanda
More Time With The Hirwa Gorillas in Rwanda
The Rwanda Hirwa Mountain Gorillas
More Time With The Amahoro Gorillas of Rwanda
At Last - The Rwanda Amahoro Gorillas
Rwanda Mountain Gorillas, The Amahoro Group
Over The Border Into Rwanda
From Uganda to Rwanda
Tree Climbing Lions of Uganda
Ishasha Tented Camp, Uganda
Queen Elizabeth Nat'l Park, South and Ishasha, Uganda
Cape Buffalos, Birds and More Mweya in Uganda
Cruising on the Kazinga Channel, Uganda
Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda
Kibale, Colobus Monkeys and Uganda's Savanna
The Wild Chimps of Kibale, Uganda
Kibale National Park, Uganda
More Quality Chimpanzee Time in Uganda
Spending Two Days With The Chimpanzees On Ngamba Island, Uganda
On Ngamba Island With The Chimps, Uganda
Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary, Uganda
Cheap Tours to China
Tour of Kampala and On To Ngamba Island, Uganda
British Airways to Uganda
Rwanda Facts and Planning
Bathrooms Around The World
Uganda Facts and Planning
Visiting Uganda and Rwanda
And Then The Problems Began....in Myanmnar (Burma)
Mingun, Myanmar (Burma)
Mandalay, Sagaing, and Innwa (Ava) - Myanmar (Burma)
Kyaiktiyo (Golden Rock) and Mandalay, Myanmar (Burma)
Yangon, Bago and Kyaiktiyo, Myanmar (Burma)
Planning A New Trip To Myanmar (Burma)
Returning to Myanmar/Burma
"The Golden Kingdoms" Revisited - West Africa
Elmina and The Slave Trade, Ghana - West Africa
An Ashanti Funeral in Kumasi, Ghana - West Africa
Kumasi, Ghana - West Africa
Wa, Wenchi and Kumasi, Ghana - West Africa
More Lobi and Another Witch Doctor in Ghana, West Africa
Wa and Lobi People, Ghana, West Africa
The Gurunsi, Talensi and Kassena Groups, West Africa
Northern Togo and Ghana's Different Ethnic Groups, West Africa
Somba Villages in West Africa
The Taneka People and Natitingou, West Africa
Holiday Wishes
Abomey, Benin and More Voodoo in West Africa
Gelede Fon Mask Festival in West Africa
Benin - Ceremonies and Festivals in West Africa
A Voodoo Ceremony in Togo, West Africa
Togo, Voodoo and A Traditional Healer - West Africa
Accra to Sogakope - West Africa
Time Spent in Lome, Togo - West Africa
Accra to Akossombo, Ghana, West Africa
Planning Ghana, Togo and Benin - West Africa
The "Golden Kingdoms" of West Africa
Hand-Outs While Traveling
Back to Kota Kinabalu, Sabah's Gateway - Borneo
Gomantang Caves and Sukau, Borneo
Inexpensive Worldwide Vacations with Explore
Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary, Borneo
Harrah's Buffet and Marriott Time-share in Las Vegas
Kota Kinabalu to Selingan Island, Turtle Island National Park, Borneo
Caesar's Palace, The Venetian and Bellagio
The Sultanate of Brunei on The Island of Borneo
Las Vegas Time-shares and The Monte Carlo Buffet
Mulu National Park, Borneo
Buffets in Las Vegas
Kuching to Miri, Borneo
Arriving In Las Vegas
Batang Ai and Iban Longhouse, Borneo
Enjoying Las Vegas On Very Little Money
Bako National Park, Borneo
Kuching, Borneo
Planning A Trip to Borneo
Malaysia's Exotic Borneo
Last Day in Kathmandu, Nepal
Back Down to Lukla, Nepal
Tengboche Monastery, Nepal
From Khumjung To Tengboche, Nepal
Thame Monastery and Khumjung, Nepal
Trekking to Thame, Nepal
Skiing In Europe
A Day Around Namche Bazaar, Nepal
On The Way to Namche Bazaar, Nepal
A Flight Into Lukla and The Trek Began!, Nepal
Happy Thanksgiving
Arriving in Kathmandu, Nepal
Everest Details and Planning, Nepal
Our Everest Escapade, Nepal
Isle of Djerba/Jerba, Tunisia
Bulla Regia and Dougga, Tunisia
Roman Ruins of Sbeitla (Sufetia) and Le Kef, Tunisia
An Everest Escapade, Nepal
Hiking By The Algerian Border in Tunisia
Tozeur, Tunisia
Eating Harissa in Tunisia
Douz, Tunisia
Zaafrane, Tunisia
Matmata and its Troglodyte Caves, Tunisia
El Djem and Sfax, Tunisia
Kairouan, Tunisia
Tunis, Tunisia
Making Plans for Tunisia
Fascinating Tunisia
Still More Boston to Do and See
More Boston Sights
A Few Short Days in Boston
Back to New Delhi, and The Trip is Over...India
Khajuraho Temple Complex, India
Bandhavgarh National Park, India
Searching for Tigers in Kanha, India
Kanha National Park, A Tiger Reserve - India
Gond and Baiga People, Chattisgarh/Chhatisgarh - India
The Palace Kawardha, Chattisgarh/Chhatisgarh - India
Terdul Village, Chattisgarh/Chhatisgarh - India
More Murias and Markets, Chattisgarh/Chhatisgarh - India
Bison-Horn Maria Tribe, Chattisgarh/Chhatisgarh - India
Bastar and Its Tribes, Chattisgarh/Chhatisgarh - India
Princely State of Kanker, ChattisgarhChhatisgarh - India
Ajanta and Ellora Caves, India
Lufthansa First Class to Mumbai (Bombay)
Planning A Trip to Tribal India
Where is Chattisgarh/Chhatisgarh...in India!
Shanghai Visiting and Touring
Zhaoxing (Zhao Xing), Guizhou, China
More Dong Villages and Bia Sha Black Miao, China
Rong Jiang and Che Jiang Dong Village, China
Pai Ka Miao and Datang Villages, China
Flag Stone and Wu Dong Villages, China
Lusheng Festival in Kaili, China
"Four Seals Miao" in Xin Yao, China
Long Horn Miao People - The "Hair" Village, China
Tunbao Village and Tian Long Old Town, China
Planning A Trip to Guizhou, China
Where is Guizhou? Why...China...
Finally, Timbuktu, Mali - West Africa
Camel Trek to Araouane, Mali - West Africa
Into the Sahara Desert of Mali - West Africa
Mopti and Up The Niger River by Pinasse, Mali - West Africa
Djenne on the Niger, Mali - West Africa
Hiking Over The Dogon Escarpment, Mali - West Africa
Dogon Masked Dance, Mali - West Africa
Into The Dogon Lowlands, Mali - West Africa
The Mossi People, Burkina Faso - West Africa
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso - West Africa
Planning "Timbuktu & Beyond" - West Africa
Exotic West Africa
Training from Mandalay to Rangoon: Are We There Yet? Burma (Now Myanmar)
"Daylight Express" Train from Mandalay to Rangoon, Burma (Now Myanmar)
Mandalay Hill and Sagaing, Burma (Now Mandalay)
On The Road to Mandalay, Burma (Now Myanmar)
The Temples of Pagan, Burma (Now Myanmar)
Pagan's Buddhist Initiates, Day Two in Burma (Now Myanmar)
Shwedagon Pagoda, Burma (Now Myanmar)
Touring Rangoon, Burma (now Myanmar)
Day One, Arrival in Burma
Highlights of Burma in 5 Short Days
Visiting the Penguins and Trip is Over, Patagonia
Punta Arenas, Chile
Driving to Puerto Natales, Patagonia
Los Glaciares National Park, Patagonia
Fitzroy Section of Los Glaciares National Park, Patagonia
Into Argentina - The Moreno Glacier, Patagonia
Valle Ascensio to The Paine Towers, Patagonia
Hiking Up The Valle Frances, Patagonia
Torres del Paine National Park, Patagonia
Santiago and Punta Arenas, Chile
South America Details and Planning
Patagonia, The "Hottest" Cold Weather Destination
Stomach Upsets While Traveling
Traveling Through London/Heathrow Airport
Changes in European Travel Over the Years
St. Johann di Tirol Musikfest, Austria
Hiking Up The Kitzbuhler Horn, Austria
Kitzbuhel, Austria Sightseeing
St. Johann di Tirol, Austria
Mayrhofen Bike Race and On to St. Johann di Tirol, Austria
Mayrhofen, Austria and Other Activites
More Mayrhofen, Austria in The Tirol
Spending A Week in Mayrhofen, Austria
Using Trains in Austria
Planning Your Austrian Trip
Walking and Hiking in Austria
Facts To Consider Before You Raft
Last Day Rafting on the Green River, Utah
Into Gray Canyon, Utah, Day 3
Desolation Canyon, Utah, The Second Day
Second Day on the Green River, Utah
End of First Day on the Green River, Utah
River Explanations and Green River, Utah Launch, First Day
Timely Comments on London-Heathrow Airport
Rafting on The Green River, Utah
In Moab, Utah
Arriving in Salt Lake City, Utah
Planning The Utah Rafting Trip
Whitewater Rafting in Utah
Mt. Etna, Sicily - Italy
Taormina, Sicily - Italy
The Cookies and Biscotti of Palermo, Sicily - Italy
Agrigento, Sicily and Its Temples - Italy
Luscious Gelato - How Did I Travel Without It!
Villa Imperial, Casale, Sicily - Italy
Noto, Ragusa and Piazza Armerina, Sicily - Italy
Arriving in Syracusa, Sicily - Italy
Planning "Classical Sicily" - Italy
Sicily Italy - Land of The "Godfather"
Looking for Beer Cans in Italy
Farewell, Caucasus
We Came, We Saw, We're Almost Done in Armenia
A Day Spent in Yerevan, Armenia
Haghbat and Haghartsin Monasteries, Armenia
The Road to Yerevan, Armenia
A Day in Tbilisi, Georgia
Uplis Tsikhe and Gori, Georgia
On The Way to Gudari, Georgia - Hats, and More Hats
David Gareja Monastery and Tbilisi, Georgia
Crossing the Border from Georgia to Armenia
Shemakha and Sheki, Azerbaijan
Baku, Azerbaijan - Our First Stop
Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia, Caucasus
Caucasus - What and Where Are They?
Driving Back to Lhasa, Tibet
Nam Tso Lake and Tashiy Do Hermitage, Tibet
On The Road to Nam Tso Lake, Tibet
Another Day at Reting Monastery, Tibet
Reting Monastery, Tibet
Drigung Monastery, Tibet
Ganden Monastery, Tibet
Potala Palace, Lhasa, Tibet
Acute Mountain Sickness in Tibet or Anywhere
Lhasa Arrival - Tashi Delek, Tibet
Tibet Planning
Heart of Tibet
Thoughts About Slovenia
Eating and Drinking in Slovenia
Izola/Isola in Slovenia
More Sights in Piran, Slovenia
Piran/Pirano, Slovenia
Bicycling Around Slovenia
Hiking Around The Bohinj Area, Slovenia
Enjoying Bled, Slovenia
On to Bled, Slovenia
The Pension Inn Psnak, Slovenia
Hiking to Zgornja Radovna, Slovenia
Another Hike in Kranjska, Slovenia
Hiking in Kranjska Gora, Slovenia
More Sights to See in Ljubljana, Slovenia
A Tourist in Ljubljana, Slovenia
Arriving in Slovenia
Ulan Bator, Mongolia....Journey's End
Tugrisin Shiree and Hongoryn Els Sand Dunes, Mongolia
The Gobi Desert "Flaming Cliffs" of Mongolia
The Gobi Desert, Mongolia
Bulgan Mountains to Tseterleg, Mongolia - End of Trek
Undur Har Mountains of Mongolia
Kharakhorum, Mongolia
Planning Our Trip to Ulan Bator, Mongolia
Mongolia? A New Destination
Panzano-in-Chianti to Florence, Italy
Volpaia to Panzano - Chianti Country, Italy
Radda-in-Chianti, Italy
Visiting Siena, Italy
San Gimignano, Colle di Val d'Elsa and Monteriggioni, Italy
Moving On Toward San Gimignano, Italy
Easy Ramblingin Volterra, Italy
Discovering Lucca and Viareggio, Italy
Walking (or Biking) Tuscany , Italy
Walking Through Tuscany, Italy, Inn-to-Inn
Food, Wine and Villas -- Adios, Mallorca!
Biking, Golfing and Transportation in Mallorca
Wandering Around Alcudia, Mallorca
Lluc to Puerto Pollenca/Port Pollensa, Mallorca
Lluc, Mallorca - The Monastery
On The GR 221 in Mallorca
On The Way to Port Soller, Mallorca
Discovering Palma and Port Soller, Mallorca
Palma, Mallorca
Mallorca, We are Going!
Mallorca - Planning a Trip
Cuzco, Peru and Fabulous Corpus Christi Festivities
Touring The Ruins of Machu Picchu and Back to Cuzco, Peru
The Inca Trail Ends in Machu Picchu, Peru
Another Day On The Inca Trail, Peru Spent Getting "Pissed" on Brandy
Cuzco, Peru and Then...Inca Trail Trek Time!
On The Way By Train to Cuzco, Peru
Lima, Peru Then on to Puno
Peru Planning
Peru - The Heights of Machu Picchu
Inle Lake and Markets in Myanmar (Burma)
More Villages Around Kengtung, Myanmar (Burma)
A Kengtung Massage in Myanmar (Burma)
Kengtung Native Villages, Myanmar (Burma)
Yangon (Formerly, Rangoon) and Kengtung, Myanmar (Burma)
Myanmar's (Burma) Golden Triangle Hill Tribes
Galapagos? India? More Unique Luxury Trips
Africa? Yemen? Unique Luxury Trips
Europe - Maximizing Your Budget
Woman - Leave That Man at Home and Travel!
Grandchild - End of Trip to Paris
Grandchild in Paris, Days 4 & 5
Grandchild in Paris, Day 3
Grandchild in Paris, Days 1 and 2
Paris - Take Your Grandchild (or Child)?
Wandering Around London
The Latest on London
Visiting Switzerland in the Summer
In Zermatt, Snowshoeing or Summer Hiking in Switzerland
Using the Swiss Train System
Back to "Shangri-La", Yunnan, China
Staying at the Monastery, Yunnan, China
Tibetan Home Stays in Yunnan, China
The GORGE!! Yunnan Province, China
Day Hiking around Upper Legbam, China
Our "Holy Trek" Begins in Yunnan Province, China
Gyalthang, China - Up and Over the Pass
Mt. Khawarkarpo Trek, China
The Trip to Ladakh, India Was Over
The Remote Nubra Valley, Ladakh, India
Remote Dha Hanu, Ladakh, India
Lamayuru Gompa, Ladakh, India
Planning The Sham Trek in Ladakh, India
In Leh, The Capital of Ladakh, India
Ladakh, India - A Summer Destination
Inn-to-Inn Through France
Sri Lanka - Arranging A Trip
Our Itinerary for Slovenia
Planning a Trip to Slovenia
Your First Overseas Trip - Europe, Asia or Russia
Visiting Koh Chang, Thailand
Dig Over, Time for R&R in Koh Chang, Thailand
My Exciting Discovery on The Earthwatch Dig, Thailand
Finally! A Day Off From The Earthwatch Dig, Thailand
Our Earthwatch Dig Group in Thailand
Troweling Away in An Archaeological Pit , Thailand
On the "Dig" - Thailand
Archaeological Dig Volunteer in Thailand
Arranging a Trip to Zermatt, Switzerland
Snowshoeing in Europe
Flying Around The World
Fruits and Flowers Everywhere in Sri Lanka
A "Marma" Massage, Sri Lanka
Leeches in the Rainforest, Sri Lanka
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Sri Lanka
Sigiriya (Lions Rock), Sri Lanka
Great Wall at Badaling, China
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