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December 11th 2009 Middle East » Lebanon » Beirut
Hi all - just quick note from Beirut where I have holed up for 4 days afraid to leave the building. Just Joking,,,,the city and country are lovely. The Lebanese have made great strides with recons ... [full story]
Hi all - just quick note from Beirut where I have holed up for 4 days afraid to leave the building. Just Joking,,,,the city and country are lovely. The Lebanese have made great strides with recons ... [full story]
December 27th 2009 Asia » China » Jiangxi » jiujiang
Christmas Eve was wonderful. I treated myself to a Fish Fillet at McDeath's. I was then invited to a dinner at a freind's house. He is Chinese-American-Chinese. Raised in New York by Chinese parents, ... 8 photos [full story]
Christmas Eve was wonderful. I treated myself to a Fish Fillet at McDeath's. I was then invited to a dinner at a freind's house. He is Chinese-American-Chinese. Raised in New York by Chinese parents, ... 8 photos [full story]
December 20th 2009 Middle East » Syria » North » Aleppo
Well still in Aleppo and not really that impressed - I must update you though and inform you of an earlier mistake of mine - Damascus is not the worlds oldest inhabited city, its Aleppo....should have ... [full story]
Well still in Aleppo and not really that impressed - I must update you though and inform you of an earlier mistake of mine - Damascus is not the worlds oldest inhabited city, its Aleppo....should have ... [full story]
December 14th 2009 Middle East » Syria » South » Damascus
Hi all - turn off now if not interested Not that I want to complain but after the civilisation of Beirut Damascus is a dump. I thought I would try the oldest city in the world for a couple of days ... [full story]
Hi all - turn off now if not interested Not that I want to complain but after the civilisation of Beirut Damascus is a dump. I thought I would try the oldest city in the world for a couple of days ... [full story]
December 27th 2009 South America
few friends and i are planning a trip to south america in june or july but it seems that with the more info we try to get more place we would like to visit. we had this idea of starting in Lima, Peru ... [full story]
few friends and i are planning a trip to south america in june or july but it seems that with the more info we try to get more place we would like to visit. we had this idea of starting in Lima, Peru ... [full story]
November 30th 2009 Asia » Indonesia » Flores » Ende
30 November 2009 - 01 December 2009 TRANSPORT: Bajawa to Bus Terminal by ojek--Rp5,000 Bajawa to Ende by bus--Rp50,000 (4 hours) Bus Terminal to Ende by ojek--Rp5,000 HOTEL: Hotel Dwi Putra ... 29 photos [full story]
30 November 2009 - 01 December 2009 TRANSPORT: Bajawa to Bus Terminal by ojek--Rp5,000 Bajawa to Ende by bus--Rp50,000 (4 hours) Bus Terminal to Ende by ojek--Rp5,000 HOTEL: Hotel Dwi Putra ... 29 photos [full story]
December 21st 2009 Asia » Malaysia » Penang » George Town
I woke up at 4:50 only 5 minutes before the carriage guide started to wake everyone up. “Butterworth, Butterworth” he yelled out. I drew Jacinta’s curtains back as she was sitting on ... 8 photos [full story]
I woke up at 4:50 only 5 minutes before the carriage guide started to wake everyone up. “Butterworth, Butterworth” he yelled out. I drew Jacinta’s curtains back as she was sitting on ... 8 photos [full story]
December 22nd 2009 Asia » India » Punjab » Amritsar
According to the guidebook, Amritsar is worth visiting almost solely to see the Golden Temple, and this was how we approached it also. As usual, our relief at arriving was partially overshadowed by ... 8 photos [full story]
According to the guidebook, Amritsar is worth visiting almost solely to see the Golden Temple, and this was how we approached it also. As usual, our relief at arriving was partially overshadowed by ... 8 photos [full story]
December 27th 2009 Oceania » Cook Islands » Atiu
There seems to be a storm on its way in im huddled in a cave, as I fell asleep on the beach and woke up to utter debotury. I dont know when this thing will clear up.... ... [full story]
There seems to be a storm on its way in im huddled in a cave, as I fell asleep on the beach and woke up to utter debotury. I dont know when this thing will clear up.... ... [full story]
December 27th 2009 Asia
On the night of Christmas Eve and the early morning hours of Christmas it rained. The first rain since I've been here. The after effect of the rain was a crystal clear view of the Himalayan Mountain ... [full story]
On the night of Christmas Eve and the early morning hours of Christmas it rained. The first rain since I've been here. The after effect of the rain was a crystal clear view of the Himalayan Mountain ... [full story]
December 10th 2009 North America » United States » California » Los Angeles
Hi there, This is John here. This is my first Blog. Please enjoy it! Thanks John ... [full story]
Hi there, This is John here. This is my first Blog. Please enjoy it! Thanks John ... [full story]
December 26th 2009 Asia » Indonesia » Sumatra » Lake Toba
I arrived at Lake Toba on December 22nd. Lake Toba is the largest volcanic lake in the world. It is 100k by 30k and goes down 505 meters at its deepest point. After a 30 minute ferry ride I arrived at ... 13 photos [full story]
I arrived at Lake Toba on December 22nd. Lake Toba is the largest volcanic lake in the world. It is 100k by 30k and goes down 505 meters at its deepest point. After a 30 minute ferry ride I arrived at ... 13 photos [full story]
December 30th 2009 North America » United States » California » Desert Hot Springs
I am eagerly waiting for my New Year Vacation, my family and I are spending time together at a luxury resort in Desert Hot Springs, near Palm Springs, California. ... [full story]
I am eagerly waiting for my New Year Vacation, my family and I are spending time together at a luxury resort in Desert Hot Springs, near Palm Springs, California. ... [full story]
December 26th 2009 Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » West Coast » Karamea
We continued working on phone booth, gluing the remaining battens in and pulling the back of the structure tight with the big clamps. Talita helped Margaret clean seven cabins while Ferdi helped Joh ... 15 photos [full story]
We continued working on phone booth, gluing the remaining battens in and pulling the back of the structure tight with the big clamps. Talita helped Margaret clean seven cabins while Ferdi helped Joh ... 15 photos [full story]
December 17th 2009 North America » United States » California » Big Bear Lake
Hi Guys and Girls, Greetings! This is my maiden travel blog, I hope you will find it exhilarating and informational. Thanks for viewing! John ... 4 photos [full story]
Hi Guys and Girls, Greetings! This is my maiden travel blog, I hope you will find it exhilarating and informational. Thanks for viewing! John ... 4 photos [full story]
June 9th 2009 South America » Brazil » Mato Grosso do Sul » Bonito
Abismo Ahumas YA SORRY I FORGOT TO PUBLISH THIS TOO, BUT ITS THE LAST ONE. when i was in brazil i repelled 120 m into a cave and went scuba diving 18 m in really cold water. it was numbingly ... 30 photos [full story]
Abismo Ahumas YA SORRY I FORGOT TO PUBLISH THIS TOO, BUT ITS THE LAST ONE. when i was in brazil i repelled 120 m into a cave and went scuba diving 18 m in really cold water. it was numbingly ... 30 photos [full story]
December 27th 2009 Europe » Italy
Italy Rail pass: great way to get around!! http://www.raileurope.com/europe-travel-guide/italy/index.html?WT.mc_id=CJ.italy_railpass.affiliates&collectCGIParams=1 Italy Tourist Board: http://www. ... [full story]
Italy Rail pass: great way to get around!! http://www.raileurope.com/europe-travel-guide/italy/index.html?WT.mc_id=CJ.italy_railpass.affiliates&collectCGIParams=1 Italy Tourist Board: http://www. ... [full story]
December 27th 2009 Asia » Vietnam » South Central Coast » Hoi An
The sleeper bus to Nha Trang left at 8:30pm from our handy travel agent in Ho Chi Minh City. It consists of two layers of beds with three rows extending down the bus. Each bed had a small storage spac ... 22 photos [full story]
The sleeper bus to Nha Trang left at 8:30pm from our handy travel agent in Ho Chi Minh City. It consists of two layers of beds with three rows extending down the bus. Each bed had a small storage spac ... 22 photos [full story]
December 27th 2009 Asia » Philippines » Marinduque
A valuable key to an understanding of the Philippines' pre-colonial history lies on the island of Marinduque. I have previously posted here a video I created, "My Ancient Marinduque", that briefly pro ... 7 photos [full story]
A valuable key to an understanding of the Philippines' pre-colonial history lies on the island of Marinduque. I have previously posted here a video I created, "My Ancient Marinduque", that briefly pro ... 7 photos [full story]
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Rio!! Beauty, fun, a small accident, and a little bit of guns!!
Rio!! Beauty, fun, a small accident, and a little bit of guns!!
July 12th 2009 South America » Brazil » Rio de Janeiro » Rio de Janeiro
SORRY - I THOUGHT I PUBLISHED THIS MONTHS AGO!!! So Pricilla and Fabio (the couple I had met in Maceio), along with their good friend/cousin, Luis, picked me up at the airport in Rio after my plane ... 48 photos [full story]
SORRY - I THOUGHT I PUBLISHED THIS MONTHS AGO!!! So Pricilla and Fabio (the couple I had met in Maceio), along with their good friend/cousin, Luis, picked me up at the airport in Rio after my plane ... 48 photos [full story]