Destinations
Two days in Nara-Japan
We arrived on the notoriously reliable and punctual bullet train at Nara station and hailed a cab. Neither his GPS nor directions from his fellow taxi drivers enabled our cab driver to locate the exact address of our Ryokan nestled…
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A Walking Tour of San Miguel de Allende- Mexico
Cobblestones, colors, church bells ringing, and a chirpy 'buenos dias signora' from a diminutive aproned signora delivering fresh tortillas. I'm back in San Miguel de Allende walking along Calle Recreo with a spring in my step and a song in…
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Poland’s Picturesque Old Towns
Poland's country roads are easy to navigate. All signs are written in the Latin alphabet as well as the Cyrillic script, and a good GPS leads one through some stunning countryside. Make sure, however, that you check the region in…
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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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