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Volcano Boarding in Nicaragua

Post author:heatherr1
Post published:March 10, 2020
Post category:Nicaragua
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Learn more about volcano boarding in Nicaragua.

Cuyes roasting over an open fire, Jack Frost...

How To Eat a Guinea Pig

Post author:heatherr1
Post published:February 19, 2020
Post category:Ecuador
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guinea pigs roasting on a spit

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

Post author:heatherr1
Post published:February 4, 2020
Post category: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

Post author:heatherr1
Post published:January 21, 2020
Post category: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

Post author:heatherr1
Post published:December 11, 2019
Post category: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

Post author:heatherr1
Post published:December 3, 2019
Post category: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

Post author:heatherr1
Post published:April 4, 2019
Post category: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

Post author:heatherr1
Post published:March 20, 2019
Post category:Ecuador
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What do actresses Jennifer Aniston, Gwyneth Paltrow and celebrities like Miss Ecuador have in common? And when they were alive, President Franklin Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, Humphrey Bogart and Gary Cooper…

How to be Fish Bait

Post author:heatherr1
Post published:March 20, 2019
Post category:Greece
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Home of a fish spa in Rhythmno, Crete I am in Crete where life appears more laid back than my home country of Canada where a spa on the west…

Family-sized scooter

Motorbikes…..Yikes!!!

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Post published:March 19, 2019
Post category: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…

Casanova and the Bridge of Sighs
Venice, Italy The Lover, the Bridge and the Doge The great lover, Giacomo Girolamo Casanova, once crossed the Bridge of Sighs on his way to prison in a dingy, dark, small cell. Known as the Leads, these dreaded cells were in the attic of the Doge’s Palace in Venice. Casanova was only 30 and had […]
Hoi An, Vietnam – Falling in Love
Falling in Love in the Rain The year is 2006. We are touring Vietnam from Hanoi in the north to Ho Chi Minh City in the south. On a rainy, misty night we arrive in Hoi An. Located on the South China Sea, the city lies in the middle of the country, about 30 km […]
Dragon’s Blood in An Eco Park
Where? High above the city of Medellín in Colombia sits a large Eco Park with dragon’s blood. Forgotten Parque Arví is rediscovered. Once a forgotten area for hundreds of years in the land above Medellín, it is now fully restored. Origin of name Arví is the name of the Indigenous people who once inhabited this […]
Santé at Millévin in Avignon
Côtes du Rhône wine: to your health A festival of wine, feasting and camaraderie awaited us in Avignon in Provence, France, two years ago. Santé! Millévin, an annual event held in mid-November, celebrates this area’s new and old Côtes du Rhône vintages along with gastronomic delights. Throughout ancient cobbled streets, one can hear the word […]
World War II and Man’s Inhumanity to Man
Hellfire Pass - all made by hand by the prisoners. Kanchanaburi, Thailand The post World War II and Man’s Inhumanity to Man appeared first on Vamos Travel Blog.
Awesome Tibet
We visited Tibet a number of years ago while we were in China. It has changed a lot since. China has firmly established its presence there to the sorrow of the resident Tibetans. The post Awesome Tibet appeared first on Vamos Travel Blog.
BULLFIGHTING: YES? NO?
Yes- Despite the opposition, part of me wants to experience this slice of Mexican culture originating from Spain. Yes! No- The smell of fresh blood mingled with red dust wafts up my nose. Wanting to ward off the unwelcome stench in the bullfighting ring, I close my eyes. Slow down my breathing. No! I do […]
Isle of Capri, Italy
Mysticism, Beauty, Romance Like an enchanting, exciting woman, the Isle of Capri off the coast of Naples, Italy, invites you to explore her mysticism, beauty and romantic spaces. Mysticism Odysseus (aka Ulysses in Latin) sailed past the island, narrowly escaping the fate of those who hear the voices of the Sirens. Beauty The writings and […]
Exotic, Exciting, Energetic Thailand
Starring Hua Hin Once called Siam, this exotic, exciting and energetic country called Thailand (since 1939) with a population of about 70 million, embraces and welcomes visitors. Surprise Discoveries From great food to awesome kick boxing and the modern monarchy to relaxing on the beach, Thailand offers surprise discoveries. Like the city of Hua Hin […]
L’Isle sur la Sorgue, France
An Island City in Provence L’Isle sur la Sorgue is exactly what the name suggests: an island in the middle of the Sorgue River. Venice of Provence It is also known as the Venice of Provence. Popular Destination There are many excellent reasons why this is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Provence. […]

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