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Ali shows us his samples of perfume .. from the Tunisian favourite jasmine to cactus ("same as Chanel # 5", he says) and the 'boom boom' oil for men for great sex. We purchased pure lemon oil for relaxation - we felt obligated after his tour to the 'panorama' which included other stops including one to a Mederasa, school for the study of the Quran, as well as several more mosques, all located within the walls of the medina with its maze of narrow twisting streets.

Another Day, Another Scam, aka Ali Part 2

heatherr1
February 4, 2020
Africa / Tunisia
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Ali shows us samples of his perfumes.

12 hours of steady tropical downpour leaves many streets in Cozumel's downtown to be impassable.

Cozumel: Maya Island of People, Pirates and Plenty of Fishes

heatherr1
January 21, 2020
Mexico
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Cozumel - then and now - from the 70s to today

Palais des Papes - (Palace of the Popes) built in the early part of the 14th century.

Of Popes and Wine

heatherr1
December 11, 2019
France
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If you thought Roman Catholic Popes always lived in the Vatican City in Rome, think again. Better yet, visit Avignon, a historic mediaeval city in central France in Provence.…

Sur le Pont

heatherr1
December 3, 2019
France
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Ever been disappointed when you finally reach a travel destination that’s been on your bucket list forever? Happens all the time: a monument is not as large as you…

Ali Part 1

heatherr1
April 4, 2019
Tunisia
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As soon as our guide dropped us off at the Souk (a smaller version of The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul) in Sousse, Ali appeared by our side. I recognize you…

Panama Hat - originated in Ecuador as Montecristi hats, named after the town where the Toquilla plant is grown. The leaves are dried and the fibers separated and used to make hats. The Spanish recognized the quality and exported them via Panama to Europe. Since they came from "Panama" they got the name Panama hats. Also the workers digging the Panama Canal used these light and very durable hats to protect themselves from the sun.

How to Buy the Perfect Panama Hat

heatherr1
March 20, 2019
Ecuador
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How to Buy the Perfect Panama Hat (Travel Post Monthly) When you enter one of the hat factories in Cuenca, the array of styles and colors at different prices makes…

How to be Fish Bait

heatherr1
March 20, 2019
Greece
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Motorbikes…..Yikes!!!

heatherr1
March 19, 2019
Thailand
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Motorbikes----Yikes! A sinister looking stranger---streaked with black dirt, smeared with black asphalt--- loomed over my sunbathing body on this Greek Island beach. He cast a shadow, forcing me to open…

The Elusive Elephant

heatherr1
March 19, 2019
Thailand
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“Come ‘ere! Come ‘ere!” One of our tour companions waves excitedly. Points. We rush to where he’s standing. Hopeful. “Right there! See them trees moving! Right there!” Squint…

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Another Day, Another Scam, aka Ali Part 2
Ali shows us samples of his perfumes. The post Another Day, Another Scam, aka Ali Part 2 appeared first on Vamos Travel Blog.
Cozumel: Maya Island of People, Pirates and Plenty of Fishes
Cozumel - then and now - from the 70s to today The post Cozumel: Maya Island of People, Pirates and Plenty of Fishes appeared first on Vamos Travel Blog.
Of Popes and Wine
If you thought Roman Catholic Popes always lived in the Vatican City in Rome, think again. Better yet, visit Avignon, a historic mediaeval city in central France in Provence. Now stand in awe before entering the Palais des Papes (Popes’ palace), the largest mediaeval Gothic palace in the world. From the famous Pont d’Avignon […]
Sur le Pont
Ever been disappointed when you finally reach a travel destination that’s been on your bucket list forever? Happens all the time: a monument is not as large as you imagined. Trevi Fountain is smaller than you thought. The grand dinner in the oldest restaurant in France is not as great as you expected. […]
Ali Part 1
As soon as our guide dropped us off at the Souk (a smaller version of The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul) in Sousse, Ali appeared by our side. I recognize you from the hotel, he said. I work there. My name is Ali. What are you looking for? Let me help you. You are very lucky. […]
How to Buy the Perfect Panama Hat
How to Buy the Perfect Panama Hat (Travel Post Monthly) When you enter one of the hat factories in Cuenca, the array of styles and colors at different prices makes even the most ardent shopper stop, think, and shop wisely. Attendants can easily alter the fedora so that it fits snugly and will not blow […]
How to be Fish Bait
How to be Fish Bait (Travel Post Monthly) null The post How to be Fish Bait appeared first on Vamos Travel Blog.
Motorbikes…..Yikes!!!
Motorbikes—-Yikes! A sinister looking stranger—streaked with black dirt, smeared with black asphalt— loomed over my sunbathing body on this Greek Island beach. He cast a shadow, forcing me to open my… The post Motorbikes…..Yikes!!! appeared first on Vamos Travel Blog.
The Elusive Elephant
“Come ‘ere! Come ‘ere!” One of our tour companions waves excitedly. Points. We rush to where he’s standing. Hopeful. “Right there! See them trees moving! Right there!” Squint into the bush. Shade eyes from scorching sun. Nothing. “Aw. Gone now.” “See anything?” I ask. “Naw,” he confesses. “Just moving leaves. Had to be […]

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