Christmas in Taiwan: Three weeks to see the entire country
A hectic three weeks circumnavigating Taiwan from Taipei down the west coast to Kaohsiung then back up the untamed east coast. Too much to see and do in such a short time.
Maria & George's Travels: Vignettes of our adventures
Trapped in Paradise in a Monsoon
We spent six weeks in a private villa in Koh Samui, Thailand. Perfect except for the relentless monsoon. Even with the rain, we loved it. A final few days in Bangkok was the icing on the cake.
Futuristic Supercities to Ancient Donkey Tracks – Startling Contrasts of UAE and Oman
Suffocating in the crush of shoppers at Dubai Mall; turned away from mosques and five-star hotels; dodging rampaging cattle; driving over death-defying donkey trails. Oh, and cocktails overlooking the Gulf of Oman. This was our visit to the UAE and Oman.
Hiking the Camino Portuguese with Broken Ribs
Trekking the Camino Portuguese along the Portuguese and Spanish coast in wet, October weather. Add in broken ribs just for extra challenge.
Hobnobbing with Drug Traffickers and Money Launderers
Two very different cities, Panama and Bogota. Glitzy towers vs. colorful barrios.
