Florida Keys Redux: The Silly to the Sublime
By Peggy DePersia, guest blogger From key lime flavored ‘everything’, including dog treats, to magical...
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A vacation in the time of the Coronavirus
by Linda Laughter, guest blogger Trips are fun to plan, and the time spent in a vacation spot is always memorable....
Interesting things about Japan
Self-isolation It’s March 2020 in Grand Rapids, MI. Like many people in the world, I am hunkered down....
Life on the Streets in India
India is endlessly fascinating to me. All of it.  The Taj, the glorious estates of the Maharajas, the camels,...
Fascinating place to visit: Ise Jingu Grand Shrine in Japan
One of most interesting stops on our Japan itinerary April 2019 is one where I have the fewest photos. Â Why? Â 1....
Spending a Night in a Buddhist Temple in Japan
Spending a night in a Buddhist temple in Japan wasn’t anything like I thought it would be.  It seemed like a very...
Exploring the Buddhist temples and cemetery on Mt. Koya
Koya San After two weeks of exploring art and the gardens of Japan last April, we said good-byes to our fellow...
Southern Ocean Sampler
by Kate Dernocoeur Guest Blogger I pondered for weeks over how to best present the immensity of my latest...
The Unspoiled, Raw Beauty of Cienaga Grande in Colombia
By Paul Lungu, Guest Blogger, When thinking of Colombia, there are many things that pop into mind. The colourful...