Hong Kong
Introduction. Several years BC (before COVID), my good friends and wonderful travel companions, Andy and Char, asked if I’d like … Continue reading Hong Kong
Auckland, Waikehe, and Farewell: Lush Life
The past three weeks have been wonderful – a superb tour director, Tauck’s customary pampering, an intriguing itinerary, and an … Continue reading Auckland, Waikehe, and Farewell: Lush Life
Queenstown: Thrilled to Be Here, Literally
There are travel days, and then there are TRAVEL DAYS. Tuesday the 23rd was the lower-case variety: a three-hour bus … Continue reading Queenstown: Thrilled to Be Here, Literally
Te Anau and Milford Sounds: Of Worms, Waterfalls, and Wonder
As always, Mom was right. In my first post about this trip, I mentioned that my mother thought New Zealand … Continue reading Te Anau and Milford Sounds: Of Worms, Waterfalls, and Wonder
Marlborough (a/k/a I’ve Got a (Sauvignon) Blanc Space, Baby)
The Marlborough District, at the northern tip of New Zealand’s South Island, is home to many thousands of sheep and … Continue reading Marlborough (a/k/a I’ve Got a (Sauvignon) Blanc Space, Baby)
Wellington
New Zealand’s capital is nicknamed “windy Wellington,” which is true enough given its aeolian exuberance, but why harp on the … Continue reading Wellington
Sydney and a Wrap-up of My Visit to Australia
Sydney is a fantastic place. I’ve never seen a city with such an intriguing architectural mix. Modern buildings, led of … Continue reading Sydney and a Wrap-up of My Visit to Australia
North Queensland and the Great Barrier Reef
I don’t want to be precipitous or to precipitate a debate, but I’ve seen more precipitation in the past three … Continue reading North Queensland and the Great Barrier Reef
Uluru (Ayers Rock)
Uluru, the aboriginal name for Ayers Rock, is a place of dramatic contrasts. It’s one of the most sacred places … Continue reading Uluru (Ayers Rock)
Melbourne
Melbourne (pronounced “Melbin”), the capital of the state of Victoria (no secret there) is a cultural and sports mecca and, … Continue reading Melbourne
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