Walkli – find walking tours around the world
Walkli is a website that has walking tours set up for many cities across the globe. I ran across it...
Topkapi Palace (Istanbul) – beautiful views and art
Topkapi Palace complex overlooks the Bosphorus and was the home of the Ottoman sultans, but now is a museum. Most...
China travel: Helpful tips for Western tourists going to China (from a solo female traveler)
A few things about China that may be helpful for others. VPN A VPN is essential if you want to...
Maui attractions (Hawaii)
Maui is, to me, the most active of the Hawaiian islands. I own an every-other-year time-share week on Maui near...
Balboa Park, San Diego – gardens, museums, organ, and more
Balboa Park is a large park complex in San Diego. It has a recreated Spanish village, several museums (including a...
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
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...
