World Travels

Traveling is one of the most stimulating experiences! Since I was very young, I have been traveling. Through this blog it will be my joy and privilege to share some of these adventures with you. So.. Go with me to Alaska, many African Countries, Thailand, China, Canada, Australia, the United States and more!

Venice, the Floating City, The Slamps in Venice

Venice, the Floating City

Venice, the Floating City Venice, the Floating City, is without a doubt one of the most famous and visited cities in the world.  It is romantic, charming, unique, and a bit daunting.  Visiting Venice is definitely a “bucket list” destination for any serious traveler.  Our first visit to Venice was over 20 years ago, and …

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Whale Watching in SE Alaska

Whale Watching in Southeast Alaska

An Alaskan cruise is not complete without a whale watching adventure! 

Walking with Lions!

An “Out of Body” Experience: Sometimes in life we do some that in retrospect we realize was a “out of body” experience. Such was our 2016 adventure when we went Walking with the Lions!  Our daughter visited us in Africa once before and at that time we escorted her around Johannesburg as well as Kruger National …

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Cruising in Alaska, The Golden Princess

Cruising in Alaska

A Contrast in Beauty Cruising in Alaska is one of the most beautiful and exciting experiences you will ever have.  On many levels, its breathtaking beauty, lush flora and fauna, and varied animals can be a spiritual experience. My first cruise in Alaska coincided with my 9th birthday, and I fell in love with Alaskan …

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Thailand, A Land of Smiles ,Elephant Ride in Pattaya

Thailand, the Land of Smiles

Without a doubt, It is easy to understand why they call “Thailand, the Land of Smiles.” One cannot become an expert on anything in just one visit. Yet, our visit to Thailand began to open up to us the brand-new world of the Far East!  This is indeed a gorgeous, tropical country, and its people …

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Alaska's Plethora of Land Wildlife

Alaska’s Abundant Land Wildlife

There is probably no place on earth that has more wildlife than Alaska. Yearly, Alaska’s abundant wildlife attracts thousands of the most avid hunters and sightseers as well.

Corinth Canal, an Engineering Marvel

Greece’s “Suez Canal,” an Engineering Marvel The incredible Corinth Canal near ancient Corinth, Greece is proof of man’s ability to challenge and defeat “the impossible!” Originally, the Greeks constructed the canal as a shipping waterway and shortcut connecting the Ionian Sea with the Adriatic Sea. After centuries of attempts, workers eventually cut a four-mile shortcut …

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Majestic Meteora - a place of wonder! Monastery in Perspective Against Monolith

Majestic Meteora – a place of wonder!

The Amazing Monks of Meteora There are some places in the world beyond explanation; and these are sites that must be seen in person to truly be appreciated. Without a doubt, Majestic Meteora in Central Greece is such a place! Between the 14th & 16th Centuries many Greek Orthodox priests felt that the church was …

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Cruising China's Yangtze River

Cruising the Yangtze

This Yangtze River experience was on a Viking River cruise.  I also experienced Dubrovnik and Montenegro on a Viking Ocean cruise.  As a very frequent cruiser–over 175 cruises–I LOVE Princes, but Viking is extremely awesome and surprising.  If you like Ocean Cruises, you might want to try Viking! After two bleary days in Shanghai and …

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A Zambian Road Trip

Zambian Road Trips – the Real Africa

Zambia is a landlocked African country formerly known as Northern Rhodesia. The border between Zambia and Zimbabwe (formerly S. Rhodesia) is the magnificent Victoria Falls.