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29th December 2023

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Glamping is the best
There is nothing better than safari. The animals are magnificent. Coming back to the luxury of a lodge like this is always a treat.

From Blog: Tanzania Safari #1: Tarangire National Park, Escarpment Luxury Lodge

28th December 2023

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

This photo says a lot
They say a photo is worth a 1,000 words and this one speaks volumes.

From Blog: Kilimanjaro attempt - 7-day Lemosho route

29th December 2023

lexispence10
Alexis M Spencer

So much rain
Ha! I think so too! It was miserable, and I took so few pictures. Even with my phone tucked away, it is now clear that it was damaged from the rain as sometimes the camera just freezes.

From Blog: Kilimanjaro attempt - 7-day Lemosho route

22nd December 2023

Home and Away
Bob Carlsen

SO sorry to hear about all the rain.
But the most important lesson a mountain climber learns is when to turn around...even if only 100 meters from the summit!

From Blog: Kilimanjaro attempt - 7-day Lemosho route

29th December 2023

lexispence10
Alexis M Spencer

No regrets
Yes, I have never had to turn around before and I felt like I could continue longer, but for me it was not worth it. If I could not even enjoy it, what is the point of continuing to be sick? I am not a person who has 'summit fever'. I like to enjoy my adventures, even if they are hard and frustrating at the time, but if the only highlight of the trip is a summit, no thanks.

From Blog: Kilimanjaro attempt - 7-day Lemosho route

24th November 2023

Ake Och Emma
Ake Dahllof and Emma Holmbro

Looks interesting
That looks interesting. I think I also would enjoy visiting it. /Ake

From Blog: Reims - pop that Champagne!

24th November 2023

Ake Och Emma
Ake Dahllof and Emma Holmbro

I never went there
I never went to Al Hamra when I was in Oman. But now that I see you pictures and read about it I wish I had. Thatnks for writing about that wonderful place. /Ake

From Blog: Oman - Al Hamra

13th December 2023

lexispence10
Alexis M Spencer

Beautiful
I wish I would have gone years ago. It is a gorgeous area. I also need to visit Jebel Shams nearby. So many things to see here!

From Blog: Oman - Al Hamra

16th November 2023

cabochick
Andrea

I was just in France too but I never left Paris. So now I want to go back and experience places like Epernay. Thank you for your informative blog and lovely pictures!

From Blog: Quick stop at Epernay

20th November 2023

lexispence10
Alexis M Spencer

Thank you!
Yeah, it is hard because there is a lot to see and do in Paris. Last time I went to Paris, I visited the small town of Soissons, so I had a little idea of how to explore around a bit. Next time in France though, I want to go somewhere completely new!

From Blog: Quick stop at Epernay

24th October 2023

Ake Och Emma
Ake Dahllof and Emma Holmbro

Interesting read
It was interersting to reas about the hikes you did in Oman. I visited that region in January 2009 and I remember that I enjoyed it very much. My trip was quite different from yours though as I didn't to any hiking there. /Ake

From Blog: Oman - Jebel Akhdar

21st October 2023

Ake Och Emma
Ake Dahllof and Emma Holmbro

Was in Dubai only and one day in Abu Dhabi
I visited Dubai a many years ago and also made a day trip to Abu Dhabi. I knew that there was plenty to see in the other emirates as well but I didn't have time to see any of it. Now it is nice to read about it. /Ake

From Blog: UAE Series - Fujairah Sites to See!

13th October 2023

Ake Och Emma
Ake Dahllof and Emma Holmbro

One of my trademark photos
The "corridor"-photo (i.e. photos similar to this one) is my trademark. I take them whenever have the chance. /Ake

From Blog: Ankara, Turkey

23rd October 2023

lexispence10
Alexis M Spencer

Corridor photos
I love corridors, especially when they are empty! They can be impressive.

From Blog: Ankara, Turkey

12th October 2023

Ake Och Emma
Ake Dahllof and Emma Holmbro

I see a turtle
I totally understand that it is a tourist trap. But it actually look like a turtle so they are excused if you ask me. When we were in Mongolia we were invited into a private home, a yurt. Since we were guests they gave us the best they had to offer - fermented horse milk. The host pointed at it and said "Mongolian beer" when he gave it to us. It was OK to drink but not very good. And yes, there was some alcohol in it. /Ake

From Blog: Mongolia - Chenghis Khan, Turtle Rock, Terelj

12th October 2023

Ake Och Emma
Ake Dahllof and Emma Holmbro

We visited Mongolia in 2001
In 2001 we made a short visit to Mongolia. We went there only because I had to renew my visa to China. We stayed less than a week and didn't see much to be honest. It didn't help that we spent one of the days in bed after drinking dodgy water. /Ake

From Blog: Mongolia - Kharkhorin

13th September 2023

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Nice blog
We've been to Dubai. We'd like to go back and explore all of the Emirates. Lovely.

From Blog: UAE Series - Fujairah Sites to See!

12th September 2023

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Homesick and more
You do travel a lot for work and pleasure so I guess you'd have to miss roots from time to time. I hope it passed quickly. The team and food sounds wonderful. It sounds like you were able to see a lot in a short period of time.

From Blog: Ankara, Turkey

3rd September 2023

DaveandIssy
Dave and Issy Sheehan

Amorgos
Loved reading this so soon after we’d been there ourselves. I loved doing some of the hikes, and Chora a real highlight, and how about that Monastery hanging off the cliff. I was very surprised we’d never heard of it before. Stunning!

From Blog: Greece - Amorgos Island

6th August 2023

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Something new on weekends
You've found some great things to explore. We've been to Dubai but that was a long time ago. We'd like to come back and do all the Emirates. I'll have to keep this blog in mind for our return.

From Blog: More to do in Dubai

15th August 2023

lexispence10
Alexis M Spencer

Changes everyday
If it's been awhile since you've been here, I am sure you will be shocked! This place is constantly evolving and does not even look the same to me as when I first moved here 10 years ago.

From Blog: More to do in Dubai

5th August 2023

Home and Away
Bob Carlsen

Thanks so much for sharing the sights where you live!
We often ignore what is around us, thinking that destination travel is the most interesting.

From Blog: More to do in Dubai

31st July 2023

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

What a great country to visit
I'm loving your blogs. Please keep them coming.

From Blog: Mongolia - Chenghis Khan, Turtle Rock, Terelj

31st July 2023

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

What a great trip
The countryside, the monasteries and so much more. I would love to go to the calligraphy center even though there was more to it. Keep the blogs coming.

From Blog: Mongolia - Kharkhorin

28th July 2023

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

The excitement of Mongolia
Mongolia has been on my short list for years. I can't wait to make this trip and your blog is fantastic! Thanks for taking us along.

From Blog: Mongolia - Ger camps, cycling, and nomads

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