Curaçao – Cure-a-sow (like the female pig, not planting crops) – UNESCO site
So the first thing you need to know about Curaçao is how to pronounce it, which I put in the...
Essaouira, Morocco – the blue city
If you are in Morocco, Essaouira (the closest I can pronounce it is es-whehr-a) is a really nice Atlantic...
Toledo, the city on a hill, Spain – UNESCO site
The central part of Toledo is on top of a steep hill that if you are smart, you will take...
Dominican Republic – intro
The Dominican Republic is on the island of Hispaniola. This island is shared with the nation of Haiti. The Dominican...
Grenada – Grenade-ah :-) The Spice Island
Again a pronunciation: Grenade-ahI was pronouncing it incorrectly because I used to live in a building called the Grenada Center,...
Lisbon – summary (Portugal)
Lisbon has a beautiful old city with a lot of charm, from the many tiled buildings, and the beautiful ironwork...
Beijing, China – what to do, bring, see, know
Beijing Attraction info: Temple of Heaven Forbidden City – not written yet Summer Palace A power line runs through it...
Kangaroo Island, Australia – summary
Kangaroo Island is a great place to visit for several days or more. There are flights to Kangaroo Island, but...
Ketchikan, Alaska – fun things to do
So you are going to Ketchikan, what should you do? There are many activities you can set up in terms...
Aruba – History and general info
Aruba – History and general info Tourism is Aruba’s main industry. People here speak Dutch and Papiamentu (which is an...
