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Date: 11th October 2012
Thank you for sharing your travel experiences.
From Blog: Washington, D.C. and Vermont
Thank you for sharing your travel experiences.
From Blog: Washington, D.C. and Vermont
Date: 9th October 2012
Sounds like a fun time for all. I know the boys loved seeing you. I asked Henry what has he been enjoying, and he said your visit. Diane
From Blog: Washington, D.C. and Vermont
Sounds like a fun time for all. I know the boys loved seeing you. I asked Henry what has he been enjoying, and he said your visit. Diane
From Blog: Washington, D.C. and Vermont
Iron Gates
Amazing how simple it can be to communicate with people and have them understand a certain topic, you made my day.
From Blog: Eastern Danube River Cruise
Date: 2nd September 2012
re: Michael Sara
Hi Bill, I also like Michael's music, and have finally uploaded a video of him to YOUTUBE. You might enjoy it. Now all I have to do is find an address for him so I can also send him the link. Cheers, Larry
From Blog: Eastern Caribbean on the Eurodam
re: Michael Sara
Hi Bill, I also like Michael's music, and have finally uploaded a video of him to YOUTUBE. You might enjoy it. Now all I have to do is find an address for him so I can also send him the link. Cheers, Larry
From Blog: Eastern Caribbean on the Eurodam
Date: 24th August 2012
What a wonderful trip!
Thank you for sharing. I can't wait to have my own memories from Africa.
From Blog: Kenya & Tanzania: In Search of the Big Five
What a wonderful trip!
Thank you for sharing. I can't wait to have my own memories from Africa.
From Blog: Kenya & Tanzania: In Search of the Big Five
Date: 17th August 2012
The qumran jars
I have become interested in the Dead Sea Scrolls and had a question on if any of the jars from cave 4 still exist. An online inquiry brought me to your blog and the nice pictures. Where was that picture taken, were they the actual jars or replics and were they explicitly from cave four?
From Blog: Egypt and Israel
The qumran jars
I have become interested in the Dead Sea Scrolls and had a question on if any of the jars from cave 4 still exist. An online inquiry brought me to your blog and the nice pictures. Where was that picture taken, were they the actual jars or replics and were they explicitly from cave four?
From Blog: Egypt and Israel
Date: 5th April 2012
Where is Michael Sara?
I've been waiting to book another cruise, however, only want to go when and where Michael Sara is entertaining. Does anybody know can I get in touch with him to find out his schedule? I've been trying for months to find him. Does anybody know if he has an email address? Thank you, Carma
From Blog: Eastern Caribbean on the Eurodam
Where is Michael Sara?
I've been waiting to book another cruise, however, only want to go when and where Michael Sara is entertaining. Does anybody know can I get in touch with him to find out his schedule? I've been trying for months to find him. Does anybody know if he has an email address? Thank you, Carma
From Blog: Eastern Caribbean on the Eurodam
Date: 12th July 2011
Try it this way...
Sounds like you had a great trip and it is great that you got to see so many of the Islands. A nice way to sail around the caribbean is also on a Private Charter Yacht. Check out different options at www.jkyachtcharters.com
From Blog: Seven Caribbean Islands in Seven Days
Try it this way...
Sounds like you had a great trip and it is great that you got to see so many of the Islands. A nice way to sail around the caribbean is also on a Private Charter Yacht. Check out different options at www.jkyachtcharters.com
From Blog: Seven Caribbean Islands in Seven Days
location
Very pretty and different scene , but where on the Island is it located? If I get off a Cruise ship can I get to you fast? Where are all the black sand beaches? Thanks
From Blog: Aruba & Other Eastern Caribbean Isles
Good Day, We've never met, but I am a Bermudian who is studying native and endemic flora and fauna of Bermuda. I also work at the Bermud Aquarium,Museum and Zoo. I don't mean to be rude or anything but I was surfing the internet and happen to come across this link for this image that appeared on google.com of the Match-me-if-you can bush. I wanted to inform you that this species is actually not native to Bermuda. It is an introduced species (imported) and has been favored among Bermudians as a hedge plant. Lastly, you are correct it is used as a medicinal plant as well still by some of the locals. I hope that you have enjoyed you stay on the island. If you have any other questions don't hesitate to ask. Sincerely, Ronald Burchall
From Blog: Bermuda Cruise
Date: 5th October 2010
dubai property
Thanks for the information! My husband and I are looking for major changes and this website just might be the tipping point we needed!
From Blog: Dubai, U.A.E.
dubai property
Thanks for the information! My husband and I are looking for major changes and this website just might be the tipping point we needed!
From Blog: Dubai, U.A.E.
Date: 18th June 2010
Wow, your photos from the Galapagos Islands were incredible!!! I desperately wanted to go there while I was in South America, but couldn't quite swing it. Hopefully next time. My blog is looking for travel reviews, photos, etc, to share. I would LOVE to post some of yours if you'd like to share them with our readers around the world. Of course, you get photo credit. If you have the time, check it out at dirty-hippies.blogspot.com, or email me at dirtyhippiesblog@gmail.com. Continued fun on your travels! Heather :)
From Blog: Galapagos Islands
Wow, your photos from the Galapagos Islands were incredible!!! I desperately wanted to go there while I was in South America, but couldn't quite swing it. Hopefully next time. My blog is looking for travel reviews, photos, etc, to share. I would LOVE to post some of yours if you'd like to share them with our readers around the world. Of course, you get photo credit. If you have the time, check it out at dirty-hippies.blogspot.com, or email me at dirtyhippiesblog@gmail.com. Continued fun on your travels! Heather :)
From Blog: Galapagos Islands
Date: 31st January 2010
Dear Linda and Bill, it was great to find your blog on trip to the Central Europe we did together. Please be in touch.
Dear Linda and Bill, it was great to find your blog on trip to the Central Europe we did together. Please be in touch.
Date: 18th September 2009
Impressive
I am impressed with your Blog, congratulations for the willingness and the adventure pace you and your husband have. I would like to comment about your South America Cruiser... Do you remember the City Blumenau, a small part of Germany in Brazil?? what a coincidence, I used to live 50 miles from Blumenau, in Rio do Sul... the world is really a small place....
From Blog: Cruising South America
Impressive
I am impressed with your Blog, congratulations for the willingness and the adventure pace you and your husband have. I would like to comment about your South America Cruiser... Do you remember the City Blumenau, a small part of Germany in Brazil?? what a coincidence, I used to live 50 miles from Blumenau, in Rio do Sul... the world is really a small place....
From Blog: Cruising South America
Date: 18th September 2009
Impressive
I am impressed with your Blog, congratulations for the willingness and the adventure pace you and your husband have. I would like to comment about your South America Cruiser... Do you remember the City Blumenau, a small part of Germany in Brazil?? what a coincidence, I used to live 50 miles from Blumenau, in Rio do Sul... the world is really a small place....
From Blog: Cruising South America
Impressive
I am impressed with your Blog, congratulations for the willingness and the adventure pace you and your husband have. I would like to comment about your South America Cruiser... Do you remember the City Blumenau, a small part of Germany in Brazil?? what a coincidence, I used to live 50 miles from Blumenau, in Rio do Sul... the world is really a small place....
From Blog: Cruising South America
Date: 14th August 2009
great blog!
Just wanted to say your page is great we're planning a trip to Italy and you sure gave a lot of helpful information!
From Blog: Bella Italy!
great blog!
Just wanted to say your page is great we're planning a trip to Italy and you sure gave a lot of helpful information!
From Blog: Bella Italy!
Date: 26th June 2009
Cruising in the city of London
Great photos of London. We've got a Malaysia Airlines crew who visited the city and she wrote a wonderful story about her trip. Do read her blog story "Cruising in the city of London". She gave insights about the public transportation in London. Go to www.malaysiaairlinesblog.com The Living MH Blog Team Malaysia Airlines
From Blog: London 2009
Cruising in the city of London
Great photos of London. We've got a Malaysia Airlines crew who visited the city and she wrote a wonderful story about her trip. Do read her blog story "Cruising in the city of London". She gave insights about the public transportation in London. Go to www.malaysiaairlinesblog.com The Living MH Blog Team Malaysia Airlines
From Blog: London 2009
Date: 10th June 2009
Great pics!
Stunning pics! I've been to paris twice, its beautiful!
From Blog: Paris, France
Great pics!
Stunning pics! I've been to paris twice, its beautiful!
From Blog: Paris, France
Date: 27th July 2007
Thanks
As a Kenyan i just wanted to say thanks for the wonderful advert that is your blog. WE owe you.
From Blog: Kenya & Tanzania: In Search of the Big Five
Thanks
As a Kenyan i just wanted to say thanks for the wonderful advert that is your blog. WE owe you.
From Blog: Kenya & Tanzania: In Search of the Big Five
Date: 10th February 2007
Foreign Laboure in U.A.E.
I recenly went to Dubai and saw first hand the very large proportin of labour that was from foreign contries. I dissagree that this is anything like slaverey. The guys I spoke to said they get 2 year contracts and they get double pay compared to where they come from. They said they stay in Work compounds that have dorms of 8 people per unit with shower and ablution facilities. Every one I spoke with said they do 2 year contracts and at the end are flowen home. Most said they hoped they had worked hard enough to get a second invite. A Balanese guy said his job had prety much saved his family because work had dried up after the Bali Bombings. This guy rated the place. I dont think that is slaverey.They are not 50k salaries either, but one things for sure, it is work and they make much more in Dubai than they do back home.
From Blog: Dubai, U.A.E.
Foreign Laboure in U.A.E.
I recenly went to Dubai and saw first hand the very large proportin of labour that was from foreign contries. I dissagree that this is anything like slaverey. The guys I spoke to said they get 2 year contracts and they get double pay compared to where they come from. They said they stay in Work compounds that have dorms of 8 people per unit with shower and ablution facilities. Every one I spoke with said they do 2 year contracts and at the end are flowen home. Most said they hoped they had worked hard enough to get a second invite. A Balanese guy said his job had prety much saved his family because work had dried up after the Bali Bombings. This guy rated the place. I dont think that is slaverey.They are not 50k salaries either, but one things for sure, it is work and they make much more in Dubai than they do back home.
From Blog: Dubai, U.A.E.
Date: 18th November 2006
Appreciate your blog entry
Having been there recently I appreciate your comments but I have a slightly different opinion. I have traveled to over 65 countries over the years. Whenever I travel to a foreign land I usually try to stay away from the tourist traps and try my best to immerse myself into the local culture in order to get a genuine feel of the place. I did exactly that during my recent trip to Dubai. When I looked past the obvious wealth and opulence I saw a totally different picture. The first thing I noticed was that a large percentage of the population were non arab - mainly from India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. After doing some research I found out that these men were cheap labor who were recruited to build those modern sky scrapers and malls and perform all tasks that were considered menial and could not be performed by the locals. I was shocked to learn that these laborers are treated like slaves by their local arab masters. Once these men land in the country their passports are confiscated and they are basically at the mercy of their employer. They live in camps out in the desert with no basic facilities. There is usually one bathroom/toilet per 20 individuals and the conditions are appalling. They are bused into the construction sites around 5:00 AM six days a week and work until 6:00 pm and then bused back to their camps. So I respectfully disagree with you that Dubai is a "forward thinking" country/emirate. They might be forward thinking in the material sense but from a human rights perspective there are problems that are barbaric in nature. I will even go as far as to say that slavery in the true sense does exist in the emirates along with blatant racial discrimination towards the "labor class" mainly from southeast asia.
From Blog: Dubai, U.A.E.
Appreciate your blog entry
Having been there recently I appreciate your comments but I have a slightly different opinion. I have traveled to over 65 countries over the years. Whenever I travel to a foreign land I usually try to stay away from the tourist traps and try my best to immerse myself into the local culture in order to get a genuine feel of the place. I did exactly that during my recent trip to Dubai. When I looked past the obvious wealth and opulence I saw a totally different picture. The first thing I noticed was that a large percentage of the population were non arab - mainly from India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. After doing some research I found out that these men were cheap labor who were recruited to build those modern sky scrapers and malls and perform all tasks that were considered menial and could not be performed by the locals. I was shocked to learn that these laborers are treated like slaves by their local arab masters. Once these men land in the country their passports are confiscated and they are basically at the mercy of their employer. They live in camps out in the desert with no basic facilities. There is usually one bathroom/toilet per 20 individuals and the conditions are appalling. They are bused into the construction sites around 5:00 AM six days a week and work until 6:00 pm and then bused back to their camps. So I respectfully disagree with you that Dubai is a "forward thinking" country/emirate. They might be forward thinking in the material sense but from a human rights perspective there are problems that are barbaric in nature. I will even go as far as to say that slavery in the true sense does exist in the emirates along with blatant racial discrimination towards the "labor class" mainly from southeast asia.
From Blog: Dubai, U.A.E.
Date: 22nd March 2006
Response from Linda
Very perceptive, Big Mike! Each team of dogs is connected to two sleds, with a musher and a passenger in each sled. The picture to which you are referring has me in the rear sled, which is attached to the front sled by cables. The four people in the sleds exchange places periodically so that everyone gets a chance to be the "lead driver" behind the dogs. Thanks for reading the journal and for your comment.
From Blog: Alaska Cruise 2005
Response from Linda
Very perceptive, Big Mike! Each team of dogs is connected to two sleds, with a musher and a passenger in each sled. The picture to which you are referring has me in the rear sled, which is attached to the front sled by cables. The four people in the sleds exchange places periodically so that everyone gets a chance to be the "lead driver" behind the dogs. Thanks for reading the journal and for your comment.
From Blog: Alaska Cruise 2005
Date: 10th December 2005
Linda's sled
OK, I love the picture of Linda getting ready to mush her dogs for the dogsled... but didn't she notice that there weren't any dogs tied up to her sled? Bill has dogs, the other guy has dogs. But Linda has no dogs. Linda?
From Blog: Alaska Cruise 2005
Linda's sled
OK, I love the picture of Linda getting ready to mush her dogs for the dogsled... but didn't she notice that there weren't any dogs tied up to her sled? Bill has dogs, the other guy has dogs. But Linda has no dogs. Linda?
From Blog: Alaska Cruise 2005
Galapagos Luxury Yacht
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Galapagos Luxury Yacht
wow really you show the images and the information which is related to Galapagos is really very nice i think those people who are very fond of traveling will enjoy to this place very much.
From Blog: Galapagos Islands