April 26, 2013 in Cultural Exploration, Destination Guides, Mexico, Sightseeing
My mind was being assaulted with unexpected visions of devil masks and Picasso pictures; flashbacks of peyote-induced yarn paintings. My friend and I were completing our second day in Zacatecas and we were both suffering severe cases of PMED – Post Museum Euphoria Disorder. Like the city where I live, Zacatecas is one of Mexico’s [...]
March 31, 2013 in Asia, Sightseeing, Thailand
Thailand has a well worn tourist trail and breaking away from it took some effort. Being shuttled to predetermined destinations, and scammed even though you’ve been warned, is almost as inevitable as getting sunburned. (I know what you’re thinking. Shouldn’t both of those things be avoidable with the use of a little common sense? Yes, [...]
by Elmer Cruz
March 22, 2013 in Cultural Experiences, Philippines, Sightseeing, Top Five
Now, business trips are not really that glamorous! You either wake up very early to catch the first flight out so you can attend the morning meetings or catch the last flight the day before to arrive at your destination close to the witching hour! When you get to your destination, you work practically the whole day and by the time you finish you have to head back to the airport to catch your flight back or to another destination
March 18, 2013 in Asia, Cambodia, Cultural Experiences, Sightseeing
My father recently asked me which of my trips was the best. I whined that it was an unfair question and refused to answer. My favorite trip is the last one. And the next one. But there are a handful of experiences that rise to the top in my memories, that stick out as highlights. [...]
February 28, 2013 in Hiking, Trekking, Walking, Mexico, Nature, Sightseeing
What would happen if the offspring of MC Escher bred with the offspring of Salvador Dali and their child grew up to study art, architecture and landscape design before taking lots of drugs and heading off into the Mexican jungle? Well, I don’t really know what would happen. But it would probably be a lot [...]
February 17, 2013 in Destination Guides, Scuba & Snorkel, Sightseeing, USA
Pu’uhonua o Hōnaunau – Place of Refuge You have committed an infraction against ancient Hawaiian law. The system of justice is simple and efficient. You are sentenced to death. Since you live on an island, there is no chance of escape. Or is there? All you need to do is reach Pu’uhonua o Hōnaunau, the Place [...]
February 11, 2013 in Cultural Experiences, Sightseeing, USA
Reading travel blogs has made me realize that I’m less of a planner than most. However, I’m not above taking advantage of other people’s planning. So when a friend and I were preparing to go to Washington D.C., I was delighted when she started emailing me about a place called Hillwood. Who would have imagined [...]
January 28, 2013 in China, Culinary, Cultural Exploration, Sightseeing
It’s not that often that you go to one place so you can have a look at another, but that’s what we did. I had been in China for two hectic months, trying to get the hang of my teaching job, demystify the culture and figure out how to cross the street. I had befriended [...]
December 17, 2012 in Destination Guides, Sightseeing, USA
The big thing here is, of course, the biggest the thing on earth, the Pacific Ocean. But along with the dramatic seascapes, Newport has some special attractions that make it the perfect destination on the Oregon coast. Oregon Coast Aquarium and Hatfield Marine Science Center The magnificent Oregon Coast Aquarium, located on the south side [...]
November 26, 2012 in Cultural Exploration, Destination Guides, Mexico, Sightseeing
My hostel was only a couple of blocks from the bus station, but I had already fallen in love with the town of Valladolid by the time I got there. (Doubly remarkable if you consider the neighborhoods most bus stations are in.) The streets were colorful and tranquil. An atmosphere of friendliness filled the air. [...]
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