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In 2000 a business meeting brought us to the Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons in October. It was among the most glorious fall trips I’ve ever taken. Imagine the grandeur of the Tetons and Yellowstone Read More …
Often people will tell me “I don’t need to travel to see the world; I can see it through pictures.”As a photographer, I should be grateful for this attitude, as it provides a potential market Read More …
Gotland, Sweden has everything a traveler could want: a vibrant medieval city filled with dramatic ruins, timeless country churches, Viking graves in windswept meadows, and sprawling beaches. And lots of arts, music, and good food. Read More …
In 2005/2006, we spent the Christmas/New Year’s holidays on a group tour of Peru and Ecuador, a trip that included both the Galapagos and Machu Picchu. We arrived at Machu Picchu under cloudy skies threatening Read More …
For various reasons, Croatia has been on my mind this week, so I’m taking a break from posts about the Seychelles to focus on Dubrovnik this week. Dubrovnik, the Pearl of the Adriatic, is a Read More …
My husband and I took an Adriatic cruise in 2004 that began in Venice and took us along the coast of Croatia and Montenegro to Corfu, Greece, and back again. At that time Montenegro wasn’t Read More …
I’ve been sailing in the Seychelles, a group of isolated islands in the Indian Ocean. Today’s shore excursion is a visit to the Vallée de Mai Reserve in Praslin National Park. The Vallée de Mai Read More …
A couple of weeks exploring Turkey on a group tour let me see all sorts of amazing things. And left me wanting to return. Springtime Turkey itinerary Day 1: April 13 A First Glimpse of Read More …
The Harem at Topkapı Palace is on my must-see list, not because of the romance and mystery associated with it, but because it is supposed to have stunning tiles. We all have our priorities. I Read More …
Topkapı Palace served as the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for about 400 years (between 1465 and 1856) until Domabahçe Palace became the official residence. Established as the seat of government for the Ottoman Read More …