Experiences by Destination

Travel sights, sites, and experiences sorted by geographic area

USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor (Oahu, Hawaii)

At approximately 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, December 7, 1941, Pearl Harbor was attacked by Japan, bringing the US into WW2....

Rotorua Thermal area – New Zealand

Rotorua Thermal area – New Zealand

When you arrive in Rotorua, the first thing you may notice is the sulfur smell that wafts past you. The...

Colorful Peruvian markets – food and textiles photolog

When shopping in the local markets in Peru, it is a riot of colorful clothing and foods.

Kangaroo Island, Australia's penguins, seals, sea lions, wallabies, and, of course, kangaroos

There are so many chances to see animals on Kangaroo Island, Australia. First, there are kangaroos and wallabies just out...

Bell Tower and Drum Tower, Xian (China)

Updated:As I [originally wrote] this post, I’m on the high-speed train from Xi’an to Beijing. What is most striking about...

Doorways and windows of colorful Cartagena, Colombia – photolog

Other things to see in Turkey

Antigua – photolog

Barcelona markets

Barcelona markets

As would be expected in such a beautiful city, the markets in Barcelona are a feast for the eyes.  Make...

Alaskan cruise photolog 2

Alaskan cruise photolog 2