A visit here is an intense and perhaps shocking look into the war in Vietnam which lasted some 20 years from 1955 until the fall of Saigon in 1975. Referred to by several names, but within Vietnam this war is referred to as the American War. This museum contains multiple stories of often graphic images and descriptions of the brutality of this particular war with a focus on war crimes. Particularly difficult to visit is the exhibit on the effects … [Read more...]
Japan’s Wine Country, Visit Katsunuma, Yamanashi Prefecture – August 2023
The wine region of Katsunuma is located about 2 hours from the Shinjuku metro station in Tokyo. The Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal is a short walk from the Shinjuku metro station – buses leave regularly from here passing through Katsunuma-town in the Yamanashi-prefecture. Passengers using bus service to reach Chateau Mercian should exit the bus at the Katsunuma bus stop – from this stop it is about a 15-20 minute walk to the winery, mostly on … [Read more...]
L’Houstalet, Port Villa Vanuatu – July 2023
Founded in 1973, this French restaurant is a must try when visiting Port Vila in Vanuatu. Older then the country itself, features a lounge area, smoking and non smoking seating - sizable there is plenty of space to spread out. Owner, Clement Martinez (came to Vanuatu in 1969) is an affable character who likes to circle among the patrons taking time to visit with guests. Known for their fruit bat, otherwise known as the flying fox. This dish … [Read more...]
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston – June 2023
Like everything in and around downtown Boston, the Museum of Fine Arts is conveniently located within about a 20 minute drive of Logan International Airport. Founded in 1870, this world-class museum has been in its current location since 1909. Housing over 450,000 piece of art, this is one of the largest and finest museums in the country. A must visit when in Boston. Visitors can use one of the automated machines to purchase tickets - allow at … [Read more...]
Visit Kyoto, Japan – May 2023
Kyoto is well setup for tourism and unlike in other parts of Japan Kyoto, seems well versed in English with employees at restaurants and hotels mostly able to converse in English. This is the city of temples - during our visit, we were told there are something like 1,600 temples in or near Kyoto - several of them are within easy walking distance from the main street in the city, Shijo Avenue including the impressive Yasaka Shrine. Gion is a … [Read more...]
Hideaway Island, Vanuatu – April 2023
Easy to access, only about 15 minutes by mini van from Port Vila this private island is a favorite place to dive or snorkel by locals and visitors. Mini vans may drop passengers off at the driveway to the island or pull in next to the ferry dock (the walk down the driveway from the road is a short one). The ferry operates 24 hours a day and takes about 4 minutes from the mainland to the dock on the island. Alternatively, if the tide is low, one … [Read more...]
Nara Park, Nara Japan – March 2023
A lovely side trip from Osaka Japan is to the city of Nara famous for its roaming Sika Deer in select parts of the city. About an hour on the train from Osaka - the Kintetsu Nara Station is only about a 10 minute walk to the closest edge of Nara Park, home of the aforementioned deer. This park was originally established in 1880 it is among Japan's earliest public parks. As one approaches the park, it is common to see tourists milling around next … [Read more...]
Cafe Artisanal Cirpes, Colombia – February 2023
While not native to Colombia, coffee is now an important agricultural crop within the counry. Not on any map, but located about 25 minutes from Guatape, this 4.5 hectare coffee farm is perched on a steep hillside far above the Guatape River. Accessible only by foot or a sturdy Jeep, the road to get here is steep and extremely rocky at times. From the main road, the road leading to the coffee farm is about 1km (almost all downhill going and uphill … [Read more...]
Flying Pig Cafe, Embrace Resort Staniel Cay, Bahamas – January 2023
After an hour flight from Miami to Nassau, catch a 30-minute puddle jumper on Flamingo Air or Titan Air to the airstrip at beautiful Staniel Cay. Or simply fly to Staniel Cay nonstop from Fort Lauderdale. Once you arrive, you will be picked up in a golf cart by one of the friendly staff at EMBRACE Resort for the several minute ride to the Flying Pig Cafe. This is the latest restaurant to open on tiny Staniel Cay (one of 365 islands in the … [Read more...]
Muckross House and Killarney National Park, Ireland – December 2022
The park is about a 90 minute drive from the closest International airport in the city of Cork. The drive is pleasant and passes through several small towns. The park was designated a Biosphere Reserve in 1982 as part of a UNESCO program. It his home to the largest section of remaining natural woodland in the entire country. In addition to several prominent mountain peaks contained within its borders, the MacGillycuddy’s Reeks are nearby, the … [Read more...]
- 1
- 2
- 3
- …
- 29
- Next Page »