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.
The history of Jerash, Jordan spans the Roman, Byzantine, and Muslim eras, and has well preserved archeological examples from all these cultures.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
A river cruise on Asia’s Mekong River with AmaWaterways casts new light on Cambodia and Vietnam. Historic sites from centuries and just decades ago are best described by locals who’ve survived and thrived in the changing Mekong Delta region.
The temples at the complex of Khajuraho, India feature an extensive collection of erotic sculptures on their facades. The Kama Sutra on display for all. A UNESCO World Heritage site.
