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Hiking in the heat
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Jun 27, 2009 – Jul 30, 2009
The train from Kyoto to Osaka is quick it only takes about 15 minutes and I get of the Shin-Osaka station. I should meet Chris and his son here at the station. But the station is pretty big - hence finding him could be a bit of a problem. So I figure I better find a phone so I can give Chris a …
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This trip was featured on Saturday July 11th, 2009
Made in Taiwan
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Nov 19, 2009 – Nov 28, 2009
Hong Kong -› Macau -› …
I have so many electronic gadgets with a sticker on the bottom saying "Made in Taiwan". I always wondered what Taiwan was like.Well, today, I'm going to Taiwan to see for myself! :-)Guess what... the plane to Taipei leaves at 10:35 am at Chek Lap Kok... exact same time as the plane to Tokyo the we…
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ICE!
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Jan 01, 2009 – Dec 21, 2009
Standing in the dark, cavernous space I refused to allow negative thoughts to impact my hopes for the show ahead.  Last night--not wanting to spend my snow day stuck in the house--I had impulsively bought a ticket to the 10 AM showing of ICE, an exhibit created by Chinese artisans. After spend…
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This trip was featured on Wednesday September 30th, 2009
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A white winter begins, and its fun :): Basel Travel Photos
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Dec 20, 2009
Some pictures from a very cold last week in Basel, and nearby Colmar in France, where temperatures hit -15, and there was much heavier snowfall than usual! But I had fun being out, primarily thanks to Gluhwein :)
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More soon... :)
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Dec 04, 2009 – Dec 07, 2009
A desire to run marathons in faraway places brought us to Chile. First up was Colchagua and several wonderful wineries. We then ran the marathon near Vina del Mar and finished next to the beautiful rough Pacific coastline. A brief stop at Valparaiso and a couple of wineries before heading back to Santiago area and more adventures.
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New Delhi
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Nov 24, 2009 – Mar 23, 2010
Overnight sleeper train to Delhi I was always mistaken to be Indian when the passenger started talking in Hindi. Sleeper train 7 berth sleeping next to the berth of a family with a baby, everyone’s were woken up by crying baby at 4am! I heard one of the passengers shouting for the mum to stop her…
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This trip was featured on Monday December 7th, 2009
Exploring Stockholm and a Little Ice Skating
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Dec 17, 2009 – Dec 19, 2009
Today is our first full day here in Stockholm Sweden. The weather is cloudy, and forecasted a high temperature of -6C/+22F with a chance of light snow. We woke up just before 9:00am, so we only had an hour to get ready and downstairs before they stopped serving breakfast, which is included in the …
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Call it Winter!
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Dec 01, 2009 – Dec 18, 2009
The last week has already been amazingly chilly but today’s one of the most freezing and also beautifully white days since the beginning of Winter.   The air was crystal clear and almost as sharp as a knife blade when you took a deep breath in the morning and the temperatures dropped…
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The first few crazy days
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Sep 12, 2009 – Dec 22, 2009
Carrie can keep New York.  I want to be a Porteño!  We flew into Buenos Aires Business Class daaaaaaaaaaaaaaarling, complete with legroom, champagne and a screaming baby.  Not everything is perfect!  I defy anyone not to fall in love with BA instantly.  A huge city with wi…
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Winding down in Trang, then on to Ko Mook
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Nov 22, 2009 – Dec 08, 2009
Up early for Koh Mook's number 1 tourist attraction - the Murakot (or emerald) Cave - a jagged tear in the sea cliff leading into blue black darkness - follow the twists and turns correctly and you'll emerge into a hidden beach on the other side. Cheryl and I decided to team up for this one and, …
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This trip was featured on Sunday November 29th, 2009
More Walk, Beach and National Park
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Nov 25, 2006 – Oct 11, 2009
It was the last full day I had in Penang. But as far as I am concerned, I already saw what I came here for. This day was just a plus. We woke up early for breakfast of the same old chicken rice sold next to the hotel. I really love their chicken rice there. :)After that, we went to
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Carthago : Carthage Travel Photos
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Nov 10, 2009
Tunisia 2009
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Visiting the Bora Native Community :)
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Nov 23, 2009 – Nov 24, 2009
Lima, Peru -› Callao, Peru -› …
The lodge was located in another district and the only way to arrive there was by boat, sweet! But this wasn't the Amazon river. This was the Nanay one, an Amazon's affluent . The Nanay was wide though and the water was chocolate brown... It was so good being on a speed boat, so it was possible to …
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Beautiful Brugge: The Venice of the North: Brugge Travel Photos
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Jul 05, 2009 – Jul 07, 2009
After leaving the crowded streets of Brussels we headed north to explore one of the best cities in Europe.
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Garden Oasis and Greenhouse in Coburg, Germany: Coburg Travel Photos
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Jul 12, 2009
We stayed in Coburg to attend the Samba Festival. We choose our hotel because it was close to the festival grounds and a nice walk. On Saturday, we came across this beautiful garden. Here are some of the pictures of this beautiful place. Enjoy!
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