Experiences by Destination

Travel sights, sites, and experiences sorted by geographic area

Ernest Hemmingway's Cuba

Ernest Hemingway is a big attraction in Cuba. Although he was an American he lived in Cuba for many years....

Overnight sleeper train from Beijing to Xi'an (China)

After going through the Temple of Heaven’s main sights, I headed off to the train station to catch the overnight...

Travel in a time of Covid (using VR)

In 2020, I unknowingly planned ahead for Covid striking down my travel plans. Due to airfare deals, I spent most...

Skagway Alaska's Jewell Gardens – go forth and blow (glass, that is)

Skagway Alaska's Jewell Gardens – go forth and blow (glass, that is)

Classes like this are available around the world and I’ve done several.  This is a particularly nice one in Alaska...

Chiang Rai – White Temple & Golden Toilet (Thailand)

Chiang Rai – White Temple & Golden Toilet The White Temple in Chiang Rai (near Chiang Mai) is an artistic...

New sunscreen restrictions in eco-conscious countries and sun safety options

How to stay safe in the sun? With regulations changing all over the world in an effort to protect coral...

Yee Ping floating lantern festival in Chiang Mai (Thailand)

This past year I went to Chiang Mai, having found a cheap flight there and back (about $600 total).  Once...

Murray the sea lion – Bahamas excursion – great for kids and adults

In the Bahamas, you can spend a little while with a sea lion.I went and met Murray at the sea...

Skagway – Dog Sled Adventure

Skagway – Dog Sled Adventure When in Alaska during the summer, you can pay a fortune to be helicoptered out...

Colorful Burano, Venice, Italy

The Vaporetto will take you from Venice island to Burano in about 10 minutes, and it’s well worth the trip....