Nearly 400 years ago the history of the Passion Play began. In 1633 the Oberammergau villagers promised to perform the suffering, death and resurrection of Christ every tenth year, in so far as no one was to die of the plague anymore. The villagers were answered by God and therefore in 1634 the first Passion […]
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I recently had the pleasure of traveling to Hawaii with my family. I have been many times but it has been about 5 years since we last visited. I’m so happy that we made it back! I traveled with my husband and three teenage sons. We also met my parents in Kauai. This vacation experience […]
Our game drive in the land rovers were always special. You always stay seated when in the vehicles. Animals see the vehicle as a whole, if you stand up, then you break the shape and you can be seen as a threat. When we were in the Toyota SUVs, they had a pop-up top, so […]
Many of the lodges/camps are conservancies and work with the local people. At Segera Lodge, north of Nairobi, there were three tribes where the men were always fighting, showing the women how powerful they were. The owner of Segera and others, worked with the women of the tribes to start meeting and get to know […]
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Business Travel – Tips for Winter Travel
When you’re getting ready to go out of town on a business trip, you’re naturally focused on work, from all of the documents you’ll need to bring, the presentations to put together and the meetings you have to schedule. Packing for your destination is as important as what you put in your briefcase, and […]
While on my Danube River Cruise I was fortunate to visit two Christmas Markets with the first being in Vienna, Austria. The Wiener Christkindlmarkt is known for its beautiful backdrop of the illuminated city hall. This market is a culinary masterpiece with the traditional roasted chestnuts, giant donuts, cream-filled pastries and a dozen varieties of […]
In Europe, there are many magical areas where Christmas Markets fill the streets with sights and sounds of the season. I was on a river cruise on AMA Waterways, on the Danube River, visiting all sorts of markets. One of my favorites was in the city of Mozart, Salzburg, at the Salzburger Christkindl-Markt. The market […]
I was lucky enough to experience the Christmas Market in Nice, France. They call this market the Village de Noel Nice and it is located in the Place Massena and adjacent to the famed department store Galeries Lafayette. The plaza is loaded with wooden stalls each showcasing handcrafted ornaments, Christmas decor and delicious bites to […]
Whether it’s a chance to explore someplace new or revisit a beloved destination, this holiday season why not treat someone special in your life to the gift of travel? Perhaps there’s a family vacation you’ve been thinking about taking, or a romantic getaway for two, or a surprise for mom and dad, sending them on […]
Preparing for an upcoming business trip or vacation can be an exciting experience. As you plan which sights you’d like to see along with where you’ll be staying, it’s also important to plan for what you’ll be bringing with you and wearing on your flight. Though comfort should be your number one priority, it’s always […]
Travelers to the West African nation of Togo on the Gulf of Guinea enjoy wandering the palm-lined beaches and scenic hilltop villages. The settlement of Koutammakou is inhabilted by the Batammariba people. The village appears traditional with fortress like clay huts. This thriving capital Lome’ could draw fans of the truly grotesque. The world’s largest […]
Does staying overnight in a former Nazi (then Soviet) military prison sound creepy enough for you? Let me make you a reservation. Lieaja is situated along beaches of the Baltic Sea. The Karosta Prison is easily accessible on the north side of town. Guided tours of the prison & museum are available. Add-on activities include […]
Members of the Igorot Tribe of Mountain Province in northern Philippines have long practiced the tradition of burying their dead in hanging coffins nailed attached to the sides of cliff faces high above the ground. The procedure can be traced back more than 2,000 years. Positioned between mist covered caves this mysterious village near the […]
Day 1 My co-worker Karen and I arrived in Vancouver and made our way to Georgian Court Hotel and then promptly walked down to the Vancouver Lookout. The glass elevator up to the top was cool and the view was amazing! With our feet firmly planted back on the ground we walked to Gastown. Very […]
Venturing into the Cambodia Jungle amidst sounds of belligerent macaques cackles is the mountain area of Phnom Sampeau. A 1/2 Day Trip (@12 KM) from the city of Battambang is the kind of place you might want to shy away from at night. Now a place of peaceful beauty is in sharp contrast to its […]