Israel Day 2: Haifa

Saturday, April 23, 2022

The overnight flight was smooth. When I landed at Ben Gurion International Airport I didn’t have to worry about finding the group in the terminal. They arrived at…

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Israel Day 1: DC to Tel Aviv

Friday, April 22, 2022

Onboard United flight 72 enroute to Tel Aviv. Double security check, biometric screening, a wait in one of the less interesting gates at Dulles, and we are on…

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Cuba 2017 Video

Sunday, August 29, 2021

I remember traveling. I also remember thinking at the beginning of the pandemic that more time at home might mean more time to catch up on editing the…

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Southeast Asia: Boston to DC

Thursday, March 7, 2019

From home after a couple of days to catch up on sleep and unpack … On Tuesday after a short but restful sleep at the nearby Courtyard Marriott…

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Southeast Asia Day 12: Bangkok to Hong Kong to Boston

Monday, March 4, 2019

Onboard Cathay Pacific flight 812 … I’m up at 6:30a and have breakfast at a nearby Starbucks. It’s Monday morning in Bangkok’s financial district, so there are many…

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Southeast Asia Day 11: Hua Hin

Sunday, March 3, 2019

On the bus to Bangkok … The last day at the beach tradition of catching the sunrise over the water continues here in Thailand. We’re up at 6a…

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Southeast Asia Day 10: Hua Hin

Saturday, March 2, 2019
KHAO LUANG CAVE IN PHETCHABURI

From the Chomview Hotel in Hua Hin … We check out of the Heritage Hotel Bangkok at 8a and board our bus bound for Hua Hin. There’s lots…

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Southeast Asia Day 9: Kanchanaburi

Friday, March 1, 2019

From the Skywalk of the Mahanakhon Tower … We’re on the bus early this morning with a 6:30a departure to travel from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi. Our run of…

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Southeast Asia Day 8: Bangkok

Thursday, February 28, 2019

On the Chao Phraya River dinner cruise … A casual day of seeing the sights in Bangkok turns into an adventure when we get stuck in traffic on…

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Southeast Asia Day 7: Siem Reap to Bangkok

Wednesday, February 27, 2019

On the bus from Siem Reap to Bangkok … We’ve already reached the midway point of this trip. The days seem to fly by. On a typical day…

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Southeast Asia Day 6: Angkor Wat

Tuesday, February 26, 2019

From the rooftop pool of the City View Hotel … Today we visit Angkor Wat. After breakfast at the City View Hotel we board a small bus and…

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Southeast Asia Day 5: Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap

Monday, February 25, 2019

At the City River Hotel in Siem Reap … After breakfast at the hotel we have a leisurely 9a checkout and get in the bus to head to…

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Southeast Asia Day 4: Mekong Delta

Sunday, February 24, 2019

On the bus returning from the Mekong Delta … While we are on the bus Khoi talks about daily life in Vietnam. Some interesting notes: Everyone in Vietnam…

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Southeast Asia Day 3: Ho Chi Minh City

Saturday, February 23, 2019

At the Liberty Hotel Saigon Parkview … After a day and a half of flying and a day to recuperate, we’re jet lag free and on our first…

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Southeast Asia Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City Arrival

Friday, February 22, 2019

Enjoying a beer at the Huong Vy street cafe … Sin Ciao from Ho Chi Minh City! Our flight into Hong Kong was delayed by snow as we…

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