Visit Tibet, China: In and around Lhasa
A visit to Lhasa, Tibet, during our tour of China and the Yangtze River with Viking Cruises. History of Tibet, best time to visit Tibet, top sites in Tibet.
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A Yangtze River Cruise in China
Highlights of a Yangtze River Cruise aboard Viking Emerald, visiting Beijing, Forbidden City, Ming Tombs, Terra Cotta Warriors, and Tibet.
Tips for First Time Travelers to Vietnam
The challenge for first-time visitors to Vietnam is to acknowledge the past, then let it go to embrace today’s people, food, and culture. Basic tips here for enjoying your Vietnam travels. Find cooking classes, outdoor adventure, museums and historic sites.
The Battlefield of Gallipoli, Turkey
The battle for the Gallipoli peninsula involved about a million men on both sides. Half a million Turks fighting half a million mostly British Commonwealth soldiers. The battle of Gallipoli lasted about eight months; about half a million men on both sides were killed or wounded. So now there are Australians, New Zealanders, British, and Turks buried all over the peninsula.
Jerash, The Ruins of Ancient Jordan
The history of Jerash, Jordan spans the Roman, Byzantine, and Muslim eras, and has well preserved archeological examples from all these cultures.
Bhopal and the Crafts of Central India
A whole range of handicrafts of India can be found in Bhopal, where public and private support push traditional India crafts into the world marketplace. Bhopal’s tribal history resurfaces in the strong and passionate craft traditions of central India.
The Year in Photos 2019
We all use photos to keep travel memories. Our images from 2019, of people and scenery, come from about 50 cities in seven countries, visited via 15 different itineraries. We traveled solo, together, and with family.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Japan
Japan is home to 23 UNESCO World Heritage sites: 19 cultural and four natural sites. The most famous, of course, is Mount Fuji, which also is the most photographed place … Read more
A Dog Bites, a Travel Clinic Delivers
A dog bite in Hanoi led to numerous doctor appointments. But advance care and rabies vaccinations at our local travel clinic saved the day, as did having our annual travel insurance program in place.
Hanoi Revisited: Returning to Hanoi with a New Generation
Hanoi has changed since our first visit in 2012. Or is it that now, as multi-gen family travelers, we’re seeing Hanoi in a new light? Here’s where to stay, where to eat, and what to see in Hanoi, with (or without) grandchildren.