On a recent visit to Japan, our last few nights in Tokyo involved a unique twist on hotel rooms. We stayed on the 31st floor of the Park Hotel with an amazing view of the city. What made this room unique
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Category: Asia & Pacific
Sirince, Turkey – Great Food in the Greek Village
Lucky are those who have Turkish friends. They are hard-working, fun-loving people who cherish family, friends, and their country, and love to discuss its history, politics, and food. When our friends heard we planned a visit to Turkey, they invited us
Continue readingExotic Wildlife of the Galapagos Islands
A few years ago I had the opportunity to visit the Galapagos Islands. Their unique flora and fauna once captured the attention of Charles Darwin and led to his writing the “The Origin of Species” in 1859. If you ever
Continue readingAnother A380
Found another A380 to add to my photo collection of those that I’ve seen while travelling. This one is an Air France loading and leaving Charles de Gaulle International Airport. October 2, 2012.
Continue readingWheels up to Korea and China
A trip to the far reaches of this planet (in any reasonable time period) inevitably requires air travel. Armed with my iPad, one medium suitcase, one small suitcase, two small carry-on bags, a camera bag, and a canvas beach bag for stuffing
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