From time to time a single photograph of a striking place or building will be the irresistible impetus for a trip to see the thing in person. In surrendering to these urges I’ve found I really cannot go wrong.
This is the first in a series of posts featuring my travels to Sri Lanka. My visits to this island centered around seeing my favorite author and dear friend, futurist Sir Arthur C. Clarke.
Today’s photo is a very appropriate way for me to introduce myself for the first time to TravelGumbo’s Friday Picture of the Day feature. So, it’s “Hi” from me, Mac, and “Hi” from them, my most magnificent three Sadhus.
Except for the stifling humidity, steamy heat and admixture of tropical rain-forest, Singapore will remind you more of Chicago or New York than most Asian cities. Its skyline is as packed with modern…
Thailand is considering charging a 30-baht daily fee for tourists, or 500-baht (about US $16) for stays longer than 3 days. The government believes it will bring in “better quality tourists,” and deal with foreigners who overstay their visas,…
Tourists,an aging population, and business people give rise to Japan’s luxury train travel. Read here, photo: hdwpapers.com
A number of countries in areas including Southeast Asia and southern Africa are considering simplified regional visas, making travel easier for …
Massive beautiful newly explore cave. Click HERE for the link
Polonnaruwa is a medieval city in the Cultural Triangle of Sri Lanka. and provides some of the best-preserved ruins in that remarkable country. The most striking attraction in this city is the Gal Vihara, one of the greatest carvings in the country.
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From time to time a single photograph of a striking place or building will be the irresistible impetus for a trip to see the thing in person. In surrendering to these urges I’ve found I really cannot go wrong.
This is the first in a series of posts featuring my travels to Sri Lanka. My visits to this island centered around seeing my favorite author and dear friend, futurist Sir Arthur C. Clarke.
Today’s photo is a very appropriate way for me to introduce myself for the first time to TravelGumbo’s Friday Picture of the Day feature. So, it’s “Hi” from me, Mac, and “Hi” from them, my most magnificent three Sadhus.
Except for the stifling humidity, steamy heat and admixture of tropical rain-forest, Singapore will remind you more of Chicago or New York than most Asian cities. Its skyline is as packed with modern…
Thailand is considering charging a 30-baht daily fee for tourists, or 500-baht (about US $16) for stays longer than 3 days. The government believes it will bring in “better quality tourists,” and deal with foreigners who overstay their visas,…
Tourists,an aging population, and business people give rise to Japan’s luxury train travel. Read here, photo: hdwpapers.com
A number of countries in areas including Southeast Asia and southern Africa are considering simplified regional visas, making travel easier for …
Massive beautiful newly explore cave. Click HERE for the link
Polonnaruwa is a medieval city in the Cultural Triangle of Sri Lanka. and provides some of the best-preserved ruins in that remarkable country. The most striking attraction in this city is the Gal Vihara, one of the greatest carvings in the country.
