This was a trip planned pre covid but had to be canceled as things closed down the month before our departure. Seven of us decided to set out for the adventure. I was particularly excited to see the changes since my previous visit more than ten years ago. The first thing I noticed was that… Read More Another visit to Panama
I spent a week in Puerto Plata with my best friend and stayed at Cofresi Resort. This was a timeshare exchange for a one bedroom. In general and usually in my experience a one bedroom accommodates four people comfortably. There is usually a sofa bed in the living room. What we got was a queen… Read More A spin in Dominican Republic
My tour of the Adriatic continued with a visit to Slovenia. We were heading to Ljubljana but made a stop at the Postojna Caves. This is a popular tourist site that if you are in the region it is worth the visit. The temperature is very cold Inside the cave, so to visit it is… Read More My visit to Slovenia
I have always wanted to visit Croatia and finally made it on my third attempt. The first time I was on a cruise with a stop in Dubrovnik, unfortunately the weather was so bad that the port was closed and we had to take a detour. The next time, my plans were canceled because of… Read More Zagreb to Opatija
After leaving Bosnia and Herzegovina, we crossed the border, heading to Karanac in the Slavonia region, one of the historical regions of Croatia. Slavonia, Croatia proper, Dalmatia and Istria are the four historical regions. This region is known for its fertile land, so agriculture is strong in Karanac. The tour was organized by Overseas Adventure… Read More Exploring Slavonia and Istra regions
We were on our way for further learning and experiences after leaving Dubrovnik behind. As we traveled towards Mostar, we passed Ston in the distance. Ston is known for their salt production. The defense wall was built to protect their commodity, which was very clear from the distance. A little further on we stopped to… Read More Experience in Bosnia and Herzegovina
This is a tour that should have occurred in July 2020, but as we all know, covid railroaded us. We are starting out in Dubrovinik, where we arrived at dusk, and the city was lit with the sunset still glowing with an orange colored hue amongst the mountainside and the ocean. The drive to the… Read More My visit to Dubrovnik and Kotor
French artist display in Brooklyn Botanic Garden is inspired by his passion for gardens. In the Japanese hill and pond garden, you find the gold lotus series. These sculptures are made of gold leaf and stainless steel. The artist chose these sculptures for this part of the garden to pay homage to the Japanese. The… Read More Jean Michel Othoniel Flowers of Hypnosis
In general, I am not a picky eater and will try food that I might not be accustomed to or familiar with. I am never worried about what I am going to eat and whether they will have what I want. I noticed that one of the questions I have been asked many times on… Read More Dining in UAE
It was our plan to maximize our time seeing as much as we could, and I believe we accomplished that. I had been hearing about the sand dune bashing as something I had to experience. There are many different tour operators offering this experience. Therefore, you have to determine which one suits you individually: Enjoying… Read More Seeing the united Arab Emirates continued
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