Ruined in Panama
A walk through Casco Viejo in Panama City leads to stop at the ruins of Iglesia de Santo Domingo.
destinations
First View of Reykjavik
My first view of Reykjavik, Iceland, was from the tower of Hallgrímskirkja Lutheran church on a beautiful winter day.
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Sex in the Museum
A tour of New York’s Museum of Sex, which is quite possibly the least sexy museum I’ve ever visited.
Down the Shore in Cape May
Watching the sun set on the beach at Sea View Park in Cape May, NJ.
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Swimming in the Blue Lagoon Before Departing Iceland
A pre-flight visit to Iceland’s Blue Lagoon to relax in the geothermal spa with a poolside bar and saunas. A great way to recover from a long trip.
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Winter’s Day on Iceland’s Reynisfjara Beach
A southern tour of Iceland includes the black beach and the town of Vik. Even in winter, this is a beautiful destination.
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Beneath the Falls at Iceland’s Skogafoss
The first stop on my southern tour in Iceland was Skogafoss. It was needed break as we finally had daylight on the long bus ride.
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In Fujian Fields to the Hakka Tulou
Journey through the China’s Fujian countryside to visit the Hakka tulou, earth buildings. The unique buildings are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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On Buddha’s Shoulder
While waiting in a long line to walk down the cliffside steps to Buddha’s feet, I was able to take a photo over the shoulder of the world’s largest Buddha.
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Geothermal Baking at Fontana Spa in Iceland
Sampling Icelandic geothermal baked rye bread with smoked trout at Fontana Spa in Laugarvatn during a tour of the Golden Circle.
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On a Cable Car to Buddha in Hong Kong
Great weather for an exceptional day to visit the giant Buddha in Hong Kong. A ride on the Ngong Ping 360 cable car provided panoramic views of Lantau.
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A Ride with Mr. Beer in Chiang Mai
It was our second day in Chiang Mai and we wanted to try something different. We spent the previous night discussing our plans — checking through Lonely Planet and the tourist maps. We decided to rent a motorbike and ride up to Doi Suthep. It sounded like a beautiful day trip with the royal palace,
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Observing Beijing
The Beijing Ancient Observatory (北京古观象台) not only offers history and science lessons, but also provides great views of Beijing.
On Cameras and Equipment
On my winter trip to Iceland I discovered the limitations of my Panasonic Lumix. Attempting photos of the northern lights convinced me to buy a new camera.
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