Practical travel information for practical travelers
From ancient culture and mystic temples to lush landscapes and sugary sand beaches, Thailand offers a little something for everyone, making it a popular spot for a vacation. The neighboring countries of Myanmar, Malaysia, Laos, and Cambodia have all had some influence upon Thailand and its people, but the Land of Smiles remains largely unspoiled [...]
When I think of traveling to Singapore, I think of the city life, the food, and a chance to discover so much different than my own. But it turns out there’s another side to Singapore, one that I had no idea existed – the island resort of Sentosa. The translation of Sentosa means peace and [...]
If you are tired of cold and gloomy weather, maybe it is time to stop daydreaming about scuba diving, sandy beaches, palm trees and warm sunshine, and do something about it. You can start with making plans to visit some place exotic like Bali. Bali beckons travelers from around the world each year, with its [...]
A guest post today, from another country I’ve yet to visit — Japan. It sounds like fall might be a wonderful time of year for a trip. —- Japan is a stunning country the whole year round, but is particularly eye-catching in the autumn. ‘Kōyō’ (pronounced kou-you) as it is known in Japan, literally translates [...]
For many Baby Boomers, a visit to Vietnam represents both a cultural exploration and a reconciliation of political beliefs from the 1960’s. It can be voyage of discovery, exploration of history, an answer to long unanswered questions, and the turning of a new page on a country deeply embedded in US history. One way to [...]
I’m in the process of putting together my “bucket” list for travel destinations and experiences, and will be posting it in a couple of days. A bucket list is a list of those must-do and must-see things that you want (or need) to accomplish before you die. The expression comes from the movie The Bucket [...]
In addition to traveling, Mary Jo likes lingering over a cup of coffee, wandering in a museum, sipping wine at a cafe, enjoying a relaxing massage, and sharing it all with friends and readers.
Her most recent travels were to Portugal and Italy.
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