Google Maps Burma
Bo Bo had pulled out a wooden drawer from under the seat of the cart and extracted a torch for me to see my way up the stairs. Unfortunately …
Best Cafe in London
There is nowhere better in the world to enjoy the quintessentially English custom of afternoon tea than in London, the most vibrant and exciting capital city in the world. …
Mt Washington Hiking Trail Map
BLISTERS This is what happens when something rubs you up the wrong way (except close relatives, of course). Blisters are the bane of many a hiker’s life because they …
Corinthia Hotel London
Through the grand entrance of this historic building, across the lobby and up the stairs into the Lobby Lounge, and you are at the very heart of the luxurious …
BETTER THAN FREE AIRFARE FOR TRAVEL
By now, you’ve probably noticed that my ideas are based on replicating the perks I received while working as a flight attendant. I usually travel space-available standby, which means …
Bear Mountain Hiking Trail Map
GOING THE DISTANCE Not all hikers enjoy roaming about for a mere few hours. Some like hiking for more than one day in a row. They aren’t masochists (well, …
GEREFORMEERDE KERKGEBOU HOF STREET
The creed of the congregation requires a plain, unadorned interior in which to worship. Unwittingly, perhaps, this enhances the beautiful simplicity of the architectural forms. I April 6th, 1952. …
CLOTHES IN YOUR CARRY-ON FOR TRAVEL
Statistics like, “42 million suitcases mishandled last year,” never bother me. I’ve only checked my bag five times in the past thirty years. Flying standby can mean a last …
Yellowstone Hiking Maps
COWS AND BULLS Always check before you cross a field of cows to make sure that it actually is a field of cows. If the ‘cow’ appears to have …
Visit to Santorini
In 1537, Khair-ed-Din Barbarossa captured Santorini in the name of the Sultan. With the ousting of the Latins, the Orthodox Bishopric of Santorini was reinstated. Nevertheless, the island continued …