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Jerash, The Ruins of Ancient Jordan

December 20, 2020December 18, 2020 by Tom Bartel
oval plaza from temple zeus jerash jordan 2

The history of Jerash, Jordan spans the Roman, Byzantine, and Muslim eras, and has well preserved archeological examples from all these cultures.

Categories Asia, Jordan, Middle East

Bhopal and the Crafts of Central India

March 24, 2020March 5, 2020 by Kristin Henning
textile arts crafts of india in Bhopal

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.

Categories Arts and Culture, Asia, India Tags Bhopal

The Year in Photos 2019

January 14, 2020December 27, 2019 by Kristin Henning
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.

Categories Active Travel, Arts and Culture, Asia, Cambodia, England, Europe, Nature and Wildlife, North America, Norway, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States, Vietnam

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Japan

December 8, 2020November 14, 2019 by Tom Bartel
mount fuji rice harvest 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

Categories Arts and Culture, Japan, Unesco World Heritage Sites

A Dog Bites, a Travel Clinic Delivers

April 11, 2020May 3, 2019 by Kristin Henning
Dog attack dog bite management, travel insurance

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.

Categories Asia, Cambodia, Our Travel Life, Travel Tips, Vietnam Tags travel insurance

Hanoi Revisited: Returning to Hanoi with a New Generation

April 11, 2020April 28, 2019 by Kristin Henning
Hanoi Family Travel

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.

Categories Asia, Eat Drink Stay, Vietnam Tags family travel, Hanoi

15 Travel Books for Your Reading Pleasure

April 10, 2020April 23, 2019 by Tom Bartel
face of asia Henri Cartier Bresson

My favorite travel and travel photography books.

Categories Blogs and Experts, France, Japan, Our Travel Life, Spain, United States Tags books

A Mekong River Cruise with AmaWaterways

November 20, 2019April 17, 2019 by Kristin Henning
Mekong River Cruise with AmaWaterways

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.

Categories Asia, Cambodia, History Travel, Vietnam Tags cruise

The Erotic Sculptures at Khajuraho, India

November 29, 2020April 11, 2019 by Tom Bartel
india khajuraho temple 10

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.

Categories Arts and Culture, Asia, History Travel, India, Unesco World Heritage Sites

Siem Reap and Angkor Wat Travel Planning Tips

January 3, 2021April 1, 2019 by Kristin Henning
Angkor Wat Siem Reap Cambodia

Given the popularity and complexity of the Angkor Wat site, it’s worthwhile to set up a guide and tour in advance. Here are some travel planning tips for your visit to Siem Reap and Angkor Wat, Cambodia.

Categories Arts and Culture, Asia, Cambodia, Cycling, History Travel, Unesco World Heritage Sites Tags Angkor Wat, Siem Reap
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