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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...

News of the Good: A town where people pay-it-forward as a community

Reader’s Digest just picked the Nicest Place in America, and they chose Columbiana, Ohio. It’s a small town of around...

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...

Solo woman traveler safety – sightseeing safely

Solo woman traveler safety – Part 2: sightseeing safely In a another post, I covered how to be safe as...

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....

Siem Reap – Cambodian Circus – Phare

Siem Reap – The Cambodian Circus – Phare Show If you are in Siem Reap, a unique show to see...