Experiences by Destination

Travel sights, sites, and experiences sorted by geographic area

Cartagena's Bazurto Market (Colombia)

The Bazurto Market in Cartagena is a sight to see (and smell). The market This market began its existence in...

Wat Phra That Doi Suthep

Doi Suthep (doy soo tep) is a mountain overlooking Chiang Mai Thailand. Wat Phra That Doi Suthep is the temple...

Xi'an China summary – what to do/see/know

Xi’an (shee-ahn)  is the capital of Shaanxi Province, China and is one of the oldest cities in China.  In fact...

Hagia Sofia (Istanbul, Turkey)

In Istanbul, you can see many beautiful Islamic sites (some of which were Christian churches back when it was Constantinople)....

Artful sidewalks in Lisbon (Portugal)

Chiang Mai temples (Thailand)

While Doi Suthep Temple is high on a hill above Chiang Mai, there are many other temples in Chiang Mai...

Panamanian beaches

The beaches in Panama are often quite lovely. Just beware, I got sunburned in the shade.

Cartagena – a changing city (Colombia)

Cartagena is a crowded city transforming itself before your eyes. As you walk down the streets in the Old Town...

Unique Adventures: Waitomo (Why-toe-moe) Caves – tube in a cave with glow-worms;  underground river spelunking

Unique Adventures: Waitomo (Why-toe-moe) Caves – tube in a cave with glow-worms; underground river spelunking

Unique Adventures: Waitomo (Why-toe-moe) Caves Tube in a cave with glow-worms   As I’ve mentioned before, I love caves, and...

Colombia, here I come (but without my North Pole)

Last night I kept waking up thinking of things I needed to do before leaving today. I told my Alexa...