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Granada a la carte
Except for one day during our visit in Spring 2018, Granada was as sodden and... read more
Madagascar: What we saw
Madagascar is a country of strong contrasts, all of which we were privileged to... read more
Estonian Prison Blues: How We Nearly Ran Afoul of Europe’s Visa Rule
We thought we had figured out a legitimate way to stay in Europe for six... read more
In the Hunt: Abundant Wildlife, Elusive Tigers
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We were losing the light. In the complex array of regulations under which Bandhavgarh National Park operates, the jeeps that take visitors on safaris start at 4pm and must be out the gate by 7pm, promptly. Otherwise, drivers and guides …
Posted in Cruises & Tours, India
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A Time for Every Purpose: Cruising the Bay of Islands
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We’ve long understood the value of slow travel, with the benefits of learning a culture, enjoying the less touristed pleasures of a place, meeting local residents and changing a travel plan based on what we find. On a guided expedition …
Posted in Cruises & Tours, New Zealand 2012 - 2014, Video
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The Inland Attractions of Bohol
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In a previous post (click here to read), we admired the spirit of Bohol and its people’s resilience in the face of challenges. We also noted the island featured a number of natural attractions, aside from the draw of its …
Posted in Cruises & Tours, Philippines
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A River Runs Through It – Learning Bunuba Culture at Darngku (Geikie Gorge)
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At the newly made hut operated by the Park service, we tried to check in for our three hour Darngku Heritage (pronounced darn-djoo) tour of what the maps call Geikie Gorge (pronounced geeky). Dozens of people wandered about, purchasing tickets …
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Strangers in a Tribal Land: with a Gooniyandi at Mimbi Caves
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We jounced along a half kilometer or so, feeling the road deteriorate as we went, unsure whether we were supposed to be there or should turn back. A few 4WD vehicles passed by, their drivers uncertain as we were where …
Posted in Australia 2013, Cruises & Tours
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Learning from the Land at Kakadu
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Visitors come to Kakadu mainly for the natural wonders of the area, a World Heritage designated region. Once here in the north central part of Australia at the “top end” of the Northern Territories, they discover a different, cultural reason …
Posted in Arts, Australia 2013, Cruises & Tours
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The Coast of Curiosities: Oddments off the Road from Perth to Exmouth – Part 2
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In this part, you can find out about a beach made completely of small cockle shells and what it’s like to swim with grinning, four-meter wide manta rays. Part 1 reveals what we call Western Australia’s “Grand Ocean Road,” with …
Posted in Australia 2013, Beaches, Cruises & Tours, Video
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Friending a Whale Shark off the Coral Coast
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You might think that finding an animal called a whale shark so you could swim alongside it would be relatively easy. It’s big, right? In reality, doing this can seem more like a military operation. Spotter planes circle overhead, though …
Posted in Australia 2013, Cruises & Tours, Diving/snorkeling, Video
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A Day Trip to The Daintree: Swamps and Forests
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In the 18th century the renowned Australian explorer, Captain James Cook, ran aground on the now equally renowned Great Barrier Reef. His ship was near a peninsula jutting from the coast of Queensland north of Cairns. After this difficulty and …
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