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Visiting Southeast Asia
Americans are increasingly interested in exploring Asia, according to the travel advisors at Travel Leaders Network. The region has become a magnet for travelers with a desire […]
Top Up and Coming Vacation Destinations
If you’re thinking about a different vacation experience beyond the usual destinations, consider some of the places that travel advisors have picked as the top up-and-coming international […]
Exciting Thailand
I spent three nights in Bangkok, where the traffic and noise are extreme. We visited some temples including the Marble Temple and a gem factory where we […]
My Experience in India
I just returned from a fantastic tour of India. During my tour I had the opportunity to visit Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. The first thing that strikes […]
Two Days in Russia
Cruises are a popular way to discover the beauty and history of Europe’s Baltic Sea region. I recently had the opportunity to cruise the Baltic Sea on […]
Mingalarbar (Hello) Asia from Avalon Myanmar
I just returned from a fabulous trip to Myanmar with Avalon River Cruise. What an unbelievable country and the people are so friendly. If you say Mingalarbar […]
Following the Amazing Race
Thailand is one of our favorite destinations too! Let’s take a DETOUR and look at Land or Sea…. Here is a fantastic Southeast Asia cruise we have […]
Day 3 – April 21 morning in Beijing -afternoon in Xi’an
Our morning in Beijing was spent visiting an area of the city that has been protected from being torn down and replaced with high rises. [justified_image_grid ids=”file” […]
Day 1 Beijing afternoon Summer Palace
Viking River Cruise included the morning tour to Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. They wisely offered the Summer Palace as a reasonably priced optional tour. We […]
Beijing Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City & Summer Palace
Our first day in Beijing was rather overcast but thankfully NO rain to spoil our day. Our group (hereon referred to as Jack’s Group) started our morning […]
Day 2 April 20 Beijing – Great Wall and Ming Tombs
Our very smart guide Jack recommended that we start out early on our drive to the GREAT WALL. He is a wise man as it was a […]
Kerry Hotel Beijing
Viking River Cruise did well booking our group into the Kerry Hotel Beijing. The Kerry is bright and shiny. The restaurant is very good. The lobby bar […]
Arrival Beijing April 19
The nonstop flight on Delta Airlines from Detroit to Beijing could not have been better. I consider it a rare opportunity to be “out of touch” and […]
A few photos from China
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