Overcoming Church Fatigue in Venice
Finding a renewed sense of appreciation for church architecture at the ornately decorated St. Mark’s Basilica (Basilica di San Marco) in Venice, Italy.
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tours
In the Company of Elephants at MandaLao Elephant Sanctuary
While searching for a tour that didn’t include elephant riding, I found MandaLao Elephant Sanctuary outside Luang Prabang, Laos.
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Calm Lake at Banteay Srei, Cambodia
On my second day in Siem Reap, I stopped at a lake outside Banteay Srei to enjoy the calm hidden from the large groups of tourists at Angkor Wat.
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Introverted Travel or Social Avoidance?
A response to Yahoo! Travel’s article “18 Essential Tips for Introverted Travelers,” which reinforces stereotypes and encourages poor travel habits.
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Walking Through Seoul’s Secret Garden at Changdeokgung
A visit to Changdeokgung palace in Seoul, South Korea, including a tour of the secret garden. This is one of the largest and most impressive palaces in Korea.
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Cao Dai: A Different Kind of Temple in Vietnam
Visiting the colorful Cao Đài Temple outside Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on a day tour that included the Cu Chi Tunnels.
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Silent Temples
“Nature is a temple in which living pillars Sometimes give voice to confused words; Man passes there through forests of symbols Which look at him with familiar eyes.” –Charles Baudelaire, from Correspondences Among the cities I’ve visited, watching the fashionable crowds scurry past beneath the shadows of skyscrapers that block the sun, memories of quieter destinations flood
Look! More Ruins in Pompeii
Touring the ruins of Pompeii and wondering what each of the similar ruins once were. It included a nice stop in the ancient prostitution district.
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Touring Banteay Srei, Cambodia
Banteay Srei in the Angkor Wat complex is one of the most beautiful temples. This 10th century Cambodian temple is dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva.
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Gyeongbokgung: First Palace Visit in Seoul
A visit to Gyeongbokgung, the largest palace in Seoul, South Korea, on a rainy day.
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Halong Bay in Black & White
A few black & white photos of Halong Bay, Vietnam, from two days of beautiful weather at the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Night Markets of Taipei
Taipei’s night markets are popular with locals and tourists. They’re crowded, but still the best places to find a wide variety of food.
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Into the Clouds in Taroko National Park, Taiwan
A tour through the beautiful scenery surrounded by clouds in Taroko National Park on a trip to Hualien, Taiwan.
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Mekong Delta Traffic Jam
A day tour of the Mekong Delta in Vietnam from Saigon. The tour included a boat ride through the crowded channels of the delta.
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Quiet Awe at Ta Prohm
Visiting Ta Prohm (the temple featured in Tomb Raider) in Cambodia’s Angkor Wat complex before the crowds of tourists arrived.
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