Destinations
Varanasi – Ancient, Alluring, and Magnetic
The ancient city of Varanasi which lies on the banks of the River Ganges–revered as being a sacred river– was, according to Hindu mythology, founded by Lord Shiva. A never-ending stream of pilgrims flocks to Varanasi annually to partake in…
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Myanmar – Inle Lake
A one hour propeller plane flight delivered us to tiny Heho airport where we were met by Eie-Eie, our guide from the Pao tribe in Chan State. A young woman with a warm smile and silken long black hair, she…
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Italy – A Road Trip Through Sicily
We landed in Palermo during the last days of September, rented a car, and drove to Cefalu. Sheltered by a mammoth rock (La Rocca), Cefalu is a picturesque town with a rich history. It is said that Hercules came here…
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XIAN – China
If you are planning a trip to China, don't miss spending a couple of days in Xian. We chose a small hotel with authentic Chinese charm – The Tang Art Dynasty Hotel – for our three night stay. It's located…
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Girona – Catalonia
There is no better way to explore Catalonia than to rent a car and drive. In the month of January, when the locals reclaim their towns from the onslaught of summer visitors, the countryside is tranquil, the winter sunshine is…
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Bali-Indonesia
Just the name conjures up images of an exotic, distant, magical place, and the Bali that we visited for the first time in 1999 fit that description. It was the most beautiful, serene place that we'd ever laid eyes on,…
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