Experiences by Destination

Travel sights, sites, and experiences sorted by geographic area

Musée des Égouts de Paris – the Paris sewers

This great and unusual attraction was one of my favorites in Paris because it allows you to see things you...

Kotor – fortified port in Montenegro (UNESCO)

Kotor (pronounced co-tour) is a small ancient fortified port in what is now Montenegro.  It was originally a Roman city...

Kangaroo Island, Australia – Three Lighthouses

Lighthouses of Kangaroo Island, Australia Kangaroo Island was my favorite part of Australia.  It has everything a person could want...

Batik in Thailand; Be An Artist

Batik in Thailand While in Thailand, I discovered Backstreet Academy.  They have many affordable classes in arts like glass-blowing, batik...

Marco Island, Fl: Otter Mound and historic museum

The Otter Mound Preserve is worth a short trip if you are on Marco Island. Do not expect to see...

Maasai Village Visit (Kenya)

When in Kenya, you can choose to go to a Maasai Village. There is an entry fee, but you get...

Elephant orphanage (Kenya)

The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust is often just referred to as ‘the elephant orphanage” While only open for 1 hour per...

Marco Island: Turtles, Urchins, shells and birds

If you are really lucky, you’ll get to see turtle tracks in the sand from the female coming onto the...

Madurodam, the miniature Netherlands

I was recently reminded of this wonderful place while I was in the Caribbean and saw a street named Maduro...

Caves: Underground in the Dominican Republic

Caves: Underground in the Dominican Republic  When you are in the Dominican Republic a fun thing to do is go to...