Exploring Angkor Wat, Phare and New Year in Cambodian
Explore Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom (Bayon), famous for large faces carved into each of the many towers, and Ta Prohm – known for the large trees whose roots have overtaken the ruins (movie set for Lara Croft, Tomb Raider). The temples truly are breathtaking in size and detail…
Bangkok – OK, we gave it a look
5+ weeks in Thailand, but less than two full days in Bangkok? Beaches, diving, sailing, mountains and elephants won out, but we wanted to explore Bangkok at least a little bit – Grand Palace, Wat Arun, Wat Pho, the flower market, Chinatown…
Summer in Scotland, Wales and England – Returning to the scene of the crime.
Spending July and August in Edinburgh, Scotland, northern Scotland, North and South Wales, and southern England. Your suggestions welcome! Particularly looking for interesting lodging options in north Scotland, along the coast, and throughout Wales. Plus, golf courses, for Tom!
My Oslo Double Love Affair ~ Guest Traveler, Melinda
Melinda’s double love affair in Oslo, Norway. It was the day before my very first trip overseas; I was hardly able to sit still, let alone focus. Not only because I was going to see my very own handsome Viking again after being apart for four months, but also because I’d always wanted:
Great Basin NP, NV – Definitely off the beaten track
What do football and sailing have in common? September road trip, of course! Son’s football game and our family in Utah, sailing meeting in Vegas, Great Basin National Park, plus golf and home exchange in Mesquite. Any must-do hikes or other excursions in and around Great Basin National Park or eastern NV? Suggestions for Mesquite activities?
Singapore Observations ~ Guest traveler, Shari
Guest traveler, Shari Malone, writes: Beautiful country where I wouldn’t want to live…My fascination started in 2000 with the reading of Lee Kwan Yew’s book, From Third World to First: The Singapore Story 1965-2000. I have visited Singapore 3 times: in 2000, 2004, and now 2014. What follows are my personal impressions, and summary of my research.