Travel Tips

Traveling Outside of Seoul: Nami Island and Hwaseong Fortress

I have always lived in a smaller city and NEVER had to use public transportation. In Korea where so many people go far places all the time. During the fall I took three small trips outside of Seoul... read more

Exploring Scotland North East Coast

Bow Fiddle Rock is a natural sea arch near Portknockie. It's steep folded sides and rock arch which resembles a fiddle bow tip. A great place to visit for a day out. Short walk to scenic... read more

South Goa Sightseeing in 2021

Goa, a place that drives youngsters crazy, there would be no friends group that has not at least for once planned on visiting goa. Goa is famous for its exotic beaches and not just among foreigners... read more

Food in South Korea!

Yes, let us talk about my favorite topic. Food in Korea is very very reasonable! Recently I have spent about $5 per dinner if I am being conservative. There are many places that serve western food... read more

The Ark, Treetops, and Aberdare National Park, Kenya

Two of the most famous safari lodges, The Ark and Treetops, are near each other in the Aberdare Forest. Animal spotting in the dense forests on the slopes of 17,000 ft. Mt Kenya is very different... read more

Saudi Arabia - One of Travel's Last Forbidden Frontiers

Saudi Arabia, officially the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), has been on the bucket list for a long time. Until very recently, it was only possible to visit on a business visa. And women weren't... read more

The Barnes Collection– French Impressionism in Philadelphia, PA

One of the best, and certainly the strangest, museum of French Impressionist art is the Barnes Collection in Philadelphia. Barnes was a classic rich American who bought up a lot of EU culture and... read more

Carlsbad Caverns- Carlsbad, New Mexico

We visited this National Park in October 2021. The weather was still lovely, and the temperatures were terrific. Carlsbad Caverns National Park is in the Chihuahuan Desert of southern New Mexico. It... read more

Eating in Utah: A General Guide, Mostly for International Visitors

American restaurants typically serve gargantuan portions. At age 79, when we order Chinese, its one entree and two plates, or 3-4 appetizers (a Dim Sum meal). The Denny's restaurant chain has... read more

List of Things to Do in Moshi, Tanzania

Moshi is a small and lively Tanzanian market town. It is the capital of the Kilimanjaro region. What makes Moshi so unique is the fact that it is hidden behind one of the world's most beautiful... read more

Visiting Bahrain - Not Your Stereotypical Desert Island

Bahrain is country number 187. I'm really excited to be able to creep a little closer to my goal of every country after the wipe out that was 2020. Bahrain is the third-smallest nation in Asia after... read more

Lucky 7s - Belterra Casino & Golf Resort

The bill slipped inside the machine, the buttons lit up while neon colors and shapes pulsed across the screen. It was literally the first spin of the slot machine that landed on all sevens! Maureen's... read more

The Wonders of Sipi Falls

I have been so immeasurably blessed to drink from nature's full and learn from it. Going to new places whenever the opportunity knocks on your door is the greatest but most rewarding risk ever... read more

Visiting San Angelo, Texas

This city is located on the Concho River . It's known for its 1860s U.S. army post, the Fort Concho National Historic Landmark. Its restored buildings display original artifacts and weapons. So, one... read more

Green Weekend in Dinant: What to See and Do Not Miss

Dinant is a small, pretty Belgian town with a beautiful natural environment to explore. The atmosphere along the Meuse quay is calm and pleasant. In the summer, you can sit on the terrace while... read more