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Tulip Time on Holland and Belgium Waterways

Millions of flowering tulips in a myriad of colors can be enjoyed in a spectacular setting at Keukenhof Gardens in Amsterdam, but check your calendar because... Read more
Posted on 22 May 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION
Branson is Family-friendly Destination

Shows and scenic trails entertain visitors Photos above: Legends entertainers and the Ladies Room at the Tabuchi TheatreMusical entertainment reigns supreme in... Read more
Posted on 20 May 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION
Will I Make It Back from Safari Alive?

A week or so ago, the president of Botswana was visiting a military base in his homeland where they keep a menagerie of cheetahs. The president watched the... Read more
Posted on 19 May 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION
Bring Adventure Back to Europe

This was Richard’s Keynote to The European Travel Commission, presented on May 9, 2013I once ran with the bulls of Pamplona….by mistake, involuntarily. Read more
Posted on 16 May 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION
Death in Africa

While scouting for the first descent of the Baro River in Ethiopia, a tributary of the White Nile, I heard about a Peace Corps volunteer, Bill Olsen, 25, a... Read more
Posted on 16 May 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION
A Visit to Marchesi Antinori Chianti Classico Cellar in Tuscany, Italy

Getting Here The estate is located about 25 minutes outside of Florence Italy in the small town of Bargino. This is almost directly south of Florence, off of... Read more
Posted on 13 May 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION
The Country of Endless Opportunities

As well as being favored for its travel opportunities, when it comes to global migration, the US is still one of the most favored destinations of migrants all... Read more
Posted on 13 May 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION
Traffic Jam in Manilla

John M. Edwards trades in his Jeepney for a cab ride to a connecting flight through the traffic-jam capital of the world: Manila! Read more
Posted on 11 May 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION
Wrinkles and Dimples

Entering through the gates of our destination, I stopped in my place. Through the gleam of nature in the dainty courtyard was a tiny old woman, approaching us. Read more
Posted on 09 May 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION
Sumatran Blend, Ripples on the Edge of Time: Toba Or Not Toba?

An American backpacker treats Sumatra, Indonesia’s “Lake Toba”–filled with crunchy Elysian entrepots –as a writers’ retreat where backing off comes with the... Read more
Posted on 08 May 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION
Coober Pedy

South Australia is full of strange places and the mining town of Coober Pedy is no exception. On first sight there isn’t much to see for a place billed the ‘opa... Read more
Posted on 08 May 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION
A Traveler’s Passion

I had my first taste of travel back in 2007 when I went on a group tour throughout Europe to six countries in twenty days. It was a group of kids from all over... Read more
Posted on 08 May 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION
Exploring Bermuda, an Introduction to the Island

Getting Here There are nonstop flights from a number of cities along the east coast of the USA as well as London Gatwick. It is surprisingly a short flight... Read more
Posted on 07 May 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION
Pie-eyed for Pizza: A Love Story

Photo by Neal Niemiec“I could eat pizza seven days a week.”The sentence grabbed me, but I couldn’t decide whether that was a good thing or a bad thing. It was o... Read more
Posted on 07 May 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION
Body Laotian

John M. Edwards sings the Buddha electric, embarking on a quest in the Laotian capital for the world’s most unique body posture—————————————————————— People... Read more
Posted on 07 May 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION
A Sanka in St. Petersburg

The “Manhattan Candidate” John M. edwards has an Eye-Opening experience in Cold War Russia’s St. Petersburg: Attempted Brainwashing Anyone?! Read more
Posted on 07 May 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION
Afghanistan’s Exposed:

Just over one year into our odyssey, while headed overland to Europe, we ventured through Afghanistan.Rocking atop burlap sacks in the open-backed truck, I... Read more
Posted on 07 May 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION
Afghanistan Exposed

Just over one year into our odyssey, while headed overland to Europe, we ventured through Afghanistan.Rocking atop burlap sacks in the open-backed truck, I... Read more
Posted on 07 May 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION
Seeing the World with New Eyes

The blast from the whistle of the locomotive quickened my pulse.“Make way…Make way!.. I’m coming through,” it seemed to say.A huge plume of black smoke rose fro... Read more
Posted on 06 May 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION
Down The Colorado River, Through The Grandest Of Canyons

On the top of the world! Hiking out of the Grand Canyon — 8 miles, 5,000 feet — felt like re-emerging from a quiet haven inside the earth to stand again atop th... Read more
Posted on 06 May 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION