Return to China: Panda’s Tush, Ear Needles, Duck Intestines
I knew I was back in China when I asked for cold water at a restaurant and the waiter looked at me...
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Tut’s Tomb, Pyramid Camels, Agatha’s Hotel, Balloon Ride in Egypt
King Tutankhamun isn’t looking so hot these days. His shrunken face looks emaciated and his bony...
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Volcanic Spires, Giant Potholes, Soothing Mud Baths on St. Lucia
St. Lucia is known as one of the most romantic Caribbean islands, making it a particularly...
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Truffle Hunting, Oyster Farming, Anti-Pee Barriers in Slovenia, Croatia
I hate to admit it but before traveling to Slovenia and Croatia last month I knew very little...
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Dancing Monkeys, Jesus Lizards, Aerial Beach Highlight Central America Trip
The greatest hardship passengers faced on our ferry ride through the Panama Canal occurred when,...
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Antarctica: Land of Plucky Penguins, Spouting Whales, Shrinking Glaciers
Antarctica is a land of superlatives. Not only is it the coldest continent on Earth, it’s also the...
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Speedy Sled Dogs, Giant Glaciers, Majestic Mountain Make Alaska a Must-See
You can’t see Russia from Sarah Palin’s house, but you can see lots of other amazing things in...
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Cubans Are Suffering From U.S. Crackdown on Tourism
As my wife and I rode a taxi to the Havana airport after an eye-opening week in Cuba, our driver...
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The Highs and Lows of Adventures Down Under
Wherever you go in Australia and New Zealand, you see people who look like they’re auditioning for...
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