travel

Cartagena – Sloths, red squirrels, and capuchins (Colombia)

Last night, I went to Centennial Park just outside the old city of Cartagena. I had seen capuchin monkeys here...

Cartagena's Bazurto Market (Colombia)

The Bazurto Market in Cartagena is a sight to see (and smell). The market This market began its existence in...

Wat Phra That Doi Suthep

Doi Suthep (doy soo tep) is a mountain overlooking Chiang Mai Thailand. Wat Phra That Doi Suthep is the temple...

My best travel tips: other tips

Other tips for enjoying travel: Bring at least 2 USB chargers.  I lost half a day in China trying to...

Xi'an China summary – what to do/see/know

Xi’an (shee-ahn)  is the capital of Shaanxi Province, China and is one of the oldest cities in China.  In fact...

Hagia Sofia (Istanbul, Turkey)

In Istanbul, you can see many beautiful Islamic sites (some of which were Christian churches back when it was Constantinople)....

Artful sidewalks in Lisbon (Portugal)

Digitize your life; travel more – dealing with paper

Recently I realized that since my plan when I retire is to travel more, I really should start getting rid...

Chiang Mai temples (Thailand)

While Doi Suthep Temple is high on a hill above Chiang Mai, there are many other temples in Chiang Mai...

Panamanian beaches

The beaches in Panama are often quite lovely. Just beware, I got sunburned in the shade.