TRAVEL TO LITTLE KNOWN PLACES

House sitting sounds easy enough – who can’t look after 3 dogs and 4 chickens on a gorgeous country property?

Our helpful Panamanian friends in Tonosi had recommended that the best way to get to the paradise San Blas Islands of Bocas Del Toro on the Caribbean side of Panama, was to take the new highway across the mountains of the Palo Seco Reserve.

Wow!

Everyone knows Venice, but who knew that there were over 100 other islands all around Venice?

Usually we rent a car and explore a country on our own.

Wow, who would have guessed that travelling could be so healthy?!

Of course we had to go see the magnificent Panama Canal while we were in Panama.

The day after we arrived at Isla Mujeres (Island of Women), a tiny island off the coast of Mexico near Cancun, we were all set to enjoy a lovely afternoon at the gorgeous North Beach, when the rain started.

Time.

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Well, I have done some crazy things in the past, but this one about tops them all.

Trieste, Italy, was a very elegant city, combining Italian, German, Latin, Austrian, Hungarian and Slavic cultures, but it was time to move on to Slovenia and Croatia.

A Rare Experience We felt extremely privileged to see the Pygmy Elephants in Borneo.

“Now why in God’s creation would you take yourself ever go to Ireland if yer didn’t havta?

Best and worst travel gadgets… TRAVEL PILLOW – Total Travel Pillow Gone are the days of flying when you could expect to find a pillow and blanket on your seat.

Tonga: Going to Ouleva Island We were flying from the Vava’u Group in Tonga to the Haap’ai Group, where we had arrangements to take a boat to an uninhabited island, Ouleva.

Ok, so maybe Belize wasn’t so bad after all.

My friend, L, arranged a car and driver to take us to the GREAT WALL – not to the touristy rebuilt sections but to the original authentic Great Wall, unrestored, fewer tourists, 120 km NE of Beijing, called Simatai.

Here we are in sunny Merida, Mexico, skin soaking up the luscious moisture and the warmth of the sun like a sponge.

Travelling through the mountains of Borneo, we made a stop at Gomantong Cave, known for its ancient Bird’s Nest harvesting.

While touring Ireland in our rental car, we, of course, had to try Guinness, the beer that is the pride and joy of Ireland.

Louisiana and the Canada Connection Louisiana: there is a strong connection between Louisiana and Canada.

The Blue Mansion We took the free shuttle, another nice touch from Le Dream Boutique Hotel, to the famed Blue Mansion.

When we moved from Merida to the beach near Telchac Puerto, we had no idea we would have so many visitors, especially these kind.