A Whirlwind Visit to Cincinnati, America’s “Queen City”
One great joy of traveling in a tour group is making new friends. It’s easy to do. I’m biased, of … Continue reading A Whirlwind Visit to Cincinnati, America’s “Queen City”
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Travel Musings 2 – Manholes, Murals, Monoliths, and More
Like any habitual traveler, I crave sightseeing: graceful architecture, stirring historical sites, glorious mountains, striking wildlife (the usual … better … Continue reading Travel Musings 2 – Manholes, Murals, Monoliths, and More
Travel Musings 1: Humor on the Road
I have three months before my next trip, but I’ve been itching to keep the blog momentum going after last … Continue reading Travel Musings 1: Humor on the Road
Thailand: Bangkok, Indochina Travel Tips, Thanks, and Farewell for Now
Arriving and Staying in Bangkok. After a two-hour flight on Air Bangkok (motto: And You Thought Vietnam Air’s Seats Were … Continue reading Thailand: Bangkok, Indochina Travel Tips, Thanks, and Farewell for Now
Laos: Luang Prabang
Per longstanding instructions, I always text my wife when I land. Here is a screen shot of her response: I … Continue reading Laos: Luang Prabang
Cambodia: Angkor Thom, Angkor Wat, Food, and Farewell
Angkors aweigh! Actually, Angkor means “city,” so that’s a bit nonsensical, but I couldn’t resist. Each of the temple complexes … Continue reading Cambodia: Angkor Thom, Angkor Wat, Food, and Farewell
Cambodia: Ta Prohm, Banteay Srei, and Water Pumps
One of my favorite authors, Jess Walter, wrote a wonderful novel called “Beautiful Ruins.” The book has nothing to do … Continue reading Cambodia: Ta Prohm, Banteay Srei, and Water Pumps
Vietnam – A Somewhat Tongue-in-Cheek Diatribe About Glitz and the “Microsoft Effect,” An Overview of Ho Chi Minh City, and Final Thoughts on this Wonderful Country
I’ll get to the write-up about Ho Chi Minh City in a moment, but first I need to share some … Continue reading Vietnam – A Somewhat Tongue-in-Cheek Diatribe About Glitz and the “Microsoft Effect,” An Overview of Ho Chi Minh City, and Final Thoughts on this Wonderful Country
Vietnam – Ha Long Bay and Haiphong
Cruising Zen-like Ha Long Bay after touring hectic Hanoi is like switching the radio from heavy metal to classical. The … Continue reading Vietnam – Ha Long Bay and Haiphong
Vietnam – Hanoi
If I’d been a couple of years older half a century ago, I could have gone to Vietnam on the … Continue reading Vietnam – Hanoi
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