When one talks of Georgia of course Atlanta comes to mind, and if you are well traveled, Savannah also is on the tip of your tongue. But Georgia has a plethora of medium and small towns over flowing with historic …
Category: Asia
Trekking in Basa – Khmujung Nepal by Jeff Raisley
It was an almost perfect trekking experience. Our 16 members were the first group of trekkers to fly to the 2-year old Kangel airstrip. The pilot took a pass on the first attempt, but circled and made an excellent but …
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FINALLY, TIBET!! by Leslie R. Adams
An early morning, a long wait on the runway, again rain, rain, smog, clouds and finally I see sun when we are above the clouds… then we land… and there are my wonderful, adorable driver and guide waiting for me …
Visiting China and Tibet by Leslie R. Adams
Part 1 So, here I am, again, at a hotel internet…. ahhh, I do love this feeling. That it is in English and the keyboard works is gravy. The major obstacle so far was the plane flight and sitting next …
Making Dim Sum in Hong Kong by Sandra and John Scott
Dim sum is uniquely Chinese. Dim sum consists of a variety of dumplings, steamed dishes, and other items often served in individual bamboo streamers. They are similar to hors d’oeuvres but when several are ordered they make a wonderful meal. …
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Day of the Dead in Varanasi by Megan Meadows
Disoriented in the darkness, I saw an outline of my husbands’ body lying next to mine. Shouting and loud explosions knocked against our window, shaking the narrow building we had been sleeping inside. In a moment I recalled the country, …
Vietnam-Interesting Sights, Sensual Delights Aboard An Exotic Asia Crystal Cruise by Larry and Gail Taylor
Vietnam… this is the place to visit, many have told us. Being from the generation raised during the Vietnam War four decades ago, we hadn’t really thought of this as a tourist destination. But reports, regarding how interesting the country …
Bangkok Mini-Vacation Again by Sandra and John Scott
Friends have said to us, “You are going to Thailand – again?” We reply, “We have been there a dozen times and there is always something wonderful to do.” This trip was no exception. Any reason is a good reason …
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South Korea’s Seolnar New Year Celebration
“Seeing” is the oversimplified verb used to describe traveling to, eating, sleeping, walking, viewing and experiencing a place. You might hear a lusty traveler, replete with camera bag, water bottle, hat, sunglasses and guidebook, declare “I’m off to see Venice” …
In the Philippines: Swimming With Whale Sharks by Larry and Gail Taylor
Anxiously, my wife and I sat on the edge of the boat, putting on fins, adjusting face masks, awaiting the guide’s nod to jump. We got it and launched ourselves, swimming behind him when-suddenly-we were eye-to-eye with a 40-foot leviathan, …
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