Mighty Mekong, Laos and Cambodia

Mighty Mekong, Laos and Cambodia

This is a part of the world so easy to fall in love with. As some images show, our visit was some time ago-but the positive memories are lasting. We began at Huay Xai on the northern Thai Border and meandered south on the Mekong on an extended exploration. Main stays...
Japan

Japan

Land of the rising sun! And so it is! We had 2 trips to Japan. The first was only for a week, but it very importantly, gave us time to get a handle on Tokyo and its extensive public transport. When we arrive in a new place, we always try to conquer the local public...
China

China

Note: our China trip was in 2004 and obviously experiences reflect that time and the following notes are from that time. Nonetheless, the experiences were real and also many of the main scenes and monuments remain as they then were. China Trip This was a trip under...
Zanzibar

Zanzibar

Please also look at paintings for an impression of this place. When I was a kid I remember the film Road to Zanzibar. Always thought it was an exotic sounding place and it lived up to its reputation – Zanzibar island is terrific. It is an artist’s paradise...
Tanzania Overview

Tanzania Overview

We spent 3 months in northern Tanzania. This was another great experience – wildlife, people and scenery. We stayed for extended periods in the various National Parks – Taranagire, Manyara, Ngorongoro and Serengeti. The north is dominated by the...