UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Vietnam
There are eight Unesco World Heritage sites in Vietnam: five cultural, two natural, and one “mixed.” Here is a list of them, with links to our stories about the ones we have visited.
Tom Bartel
The Louisiana Legend of Evangeline
The Evangeline story, in whatever form, is the national epic poem of the Acadian people. And, the ineffable sense of woe and exile hasn’t died in Cajun country.
2018: The Year in Photos
Our year in travel: 50 photos of our travels in 2018. Sweden, Malawi, Russia, Italy, and India were the highlights.
The Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi, India
The Sanchi Stupas are a Buddhist complex on a hilltop at Sanchi Town in the State of Madhya Pradesh, India. It is located in 46 kilometers (29 mi) north-east of … Read more
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India
India has 37 UNESCO World Heritage sites (29 Cultural sites, 7 Natural sites and 1 Mixed site,) which places India sixth in the number of sites in the world.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is the full name of the country that we usually just shorten to England. Of course, Great Britain includes England, Scotland, … Read more
Two Interviews and Some Elephants: More on Malawi
Two interviews with participants in the Biosphere Expeditions wildlife research program in Malawi. Primatologist Amanda Harwood and veteran citizen scientist Bob Hussey. And, for your amusement, some elephants
A Malawi Diary, 12 Days with Biosphere Expeditions
Almost two weeks in the Malawi bush doing wildlife conservation work with Biosphere Expeditions adds up to a lot of memories of a great and fulfilling trip.
Volunteering in Africa with Biosphere Expeditions
If you are interested in volunteering with animals in Africa, be sure you look into the Biosphere Expeditions program in Malawi.
The Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Other Images of Istanbul
There have been many times many times in our travels when I have been speechless. Looking up at this ceiling in the Blue Mosque of Istanbul is one of them. … Read more
