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
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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
Australia and New Zealand: Getting There and Travel Tips
I’ve been reading a lot of Carlo Rovelli lately. He’s an Italian theoretical physicist who writes elegantly and clearly about … Continue reading Australia and New Zealand: Getting There and Travel Tips
Trinidad
I’m guessing Buster Poindexter was in Trinidad when he recorded his smash hit. Not familiar with him? “Feelin’ hot, hot, … Continue reading Trinidad
Viñales
One hundred eighty kilometers and one hundred eighty degrees from Havana lies Viñales, a small town bordering the scenic Viñales … Continue reading Viñales
Cuba: Havana
Let me begin at the end: on our last night in Cuba, Intrepid took us to a show entitled “Legendarios … Continue reading Cuba: Havana
Cuba: Getting There and Travel Tips
The Nitty-Gritty of Getting to Cuba American citizens can travel to Cuba if they qualify under one of several permitted … Continue reading Cuba: Getting There and Travel Tips
Cuba: Introduction, Traveling with Intrepid, and an Overview
Nearly ninety years ago, a remarkable woman was born in Jaruco, a small town in Cuba’s mountainous middle. Her parents … Continue reading Cuba: Introduction, Traveling with Intrepid, and an Overview
Viking River Cruises v. Tauck River Cruises
So, who is better, Viking River Cruises or Tauck River Cruises? I’ve sailed with Viking on the Douro, the Rhine, … Continue reading Viking River Cruises v. Tauck River Cruises
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