Belize, that little country south of Mexico off the Caribbean Sea, formerly called British Honduras, is a beautifully rustic, yet luxurious vacation retreat. When I had the opportunity to visit the Casa del Caballo Blanco eco lodge, I jumped at …
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 …
Top Choices: Hotel Restaurants & Bars, San Francisco Bay Area
Hotel restaurants and bars have come a long way from the days when you ate anywhere but in a hotel. Now, San Francisco Bay Area has some of the best, for locals as well as visitors. Check out some Top …
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Dam It, Let’s Go to Holland!
With its heady mix of culture and history, Amsterdam may be intoxicating and enlightening. But it’s NOT the Netherlands. To see the “real” Holland, do it the Dutch way… on a bike. As a long-time aficionado of Amsterdam–indeed, a wannabe …
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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For The Love of Africa by Dean & Nancy Hoch
“Life has meaning only in the struggle. Triumph or defeat is in the hands of the Gods. . . So let us celebrate the struggle!” Swahili Warrior Song. And surely the people of Africa, we learned first hand, struggle in …
The Pass of the Vines at El Paso de Robles by Emma Krasov
Photography by Emma Krasov Still evolving as a Wine Country destination, Paso Robles, California, gradually sheds its dusty farmer/rancher overalls, and tries on new gossamer outfits of gourmet sophistication and world-class tasting presentations. Small family-owned wineries, focused on refined varietals …
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Curacao and Bonaire Island Delight by Leslie R. Adams
The hardest part about going to Curacao and Bonaire, islands in the Netherland Antilles, is the flight. Sheesh, it takes over a day with at least 3 connections, ours being in LA, Dallas and Miami. But it is worth it! …
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Olduvai Gorge Archeological Site of Leakey’s Discoveries
Can you even imagine living in your car at this place and conceiving and rearing three children here? That is how dedicated Louis and Mary Leakey were to their archeological research for the British Museum. They came to this site …
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Picking Blueberries In East Texas by Bonnie and Bill Neely
My friends invited me to go with them to pick blueberries near our hometown, Paris, TX. I knew I would enjoy the company and the early summer drive through this ranch and farming countryside in the delightful late spring weather …
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