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Sacsayhuaman Incan Fortress (Sax-say-hwaman) – Peru – UNESCO site

Sacsayhuaman is a large megalithic site in Peru that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.  It is an old Inca...

News of the Good: Homeless man helped by friends from nearly 40 years ago

A homeless man was featured on the cover of a magazine, and high school friends saw him. They found him...

Easy food and drink options for traveling

When you travel there are some foods and drinks that are easy to take with you and easy to make...

Lion and tigers and cub, oh my! (Thailand)

Meeting the animals Tiger Kingdom, in the far reaches of Chiang Mai,  is an excellent way to see tigers up...

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When going to a country where you don’t speak the language, I recommend having a translation tool on your phone...

Rescuing stunned/injured migrating birds

The other day, I was out getting my lunch in downtown Chicago and I saw a stunned bird on the...

Cuba is farther away now, but worth it

I’m so glad I went to Cuba a couple years ago, as it seems to be even more shut off...

King's Canyon (near Uluru), Australia

King’s Canyon (near Uluru) Uluru is the main draw of the Red Center of Australia.  Sadly, most visitors don’t even...

Travel experiences – Eat With Locals

Because experiences are what make us happy, I’m always looking for different or educational experiences wherever I am traveling. Whether...

Ernest Hemmingway's Cuba

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