This “did you know” image led me to one of the world’s most beautiful locations: a “glass beach” in Russia! A Real “Glass Beach!” This is why I love social media: there are so many amazing places in the world,… Read More ›
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A Train To The “Roof Of The World!” Fascinating Paul Theroux Book! Incredible Tibetan Pictures!
Welcome To “The Roof Of The World!” This unbelievable image is from Lhasa, Tibet. This area os central Asia, which includes Mt. Everest, is known as the “roof of the world.” I just read a book that took me on… Read More ›
Amazing Newfoundland Iceberg Washes Ashore! Massive Wall Of Ice Becomes Instant Tourist Attraction!
Talk about a wall of ice! A small town in Newfoundland reports that an iceberg has washed ashore and has become a huge tourist attraction! Here is the story from The Guardian: A towering iceberg is causing traffic jams in… Read More ›
An Iceberg The Size Of Delaware Has Broken Off In Antarctica! Amazing Places Going Underwater!
UPDATE! Disturbing News From Antarctica… The Larsen C iceberg has broken off from Antarctica! The New York Times is reporting that the Larsen C ice shelf has broken, creating a massive iceberg. The Washington Post also had a terrific and… Read More ›
The Fiery “Gates Of Hell!” Monster Spiders! $2-Billion Airport To Nowhere! Welcome To Wacky Turkmenistan – Marble Building Capital Of The World!
Welcome To Turkmenistan’s “Gates Of Hell!” OK, you all know how much I love to travel – and the world is an amazing place, with new things to discover every day – like the country of Turkmenistan, and their “Gates… Read More ›
The Dancing Olympian! The Fight To Save Kiribati! Paradise Underwater!
Dancing To Save A Culture! I understand when Olympic Athletes celebrate on the world stage – but in this case, one Olympics Weightlifter is dancing to save his country! The Fight To Save Kiribati! Olympic Weightlifter David Katoatau of the… Read More ›
The “Island President”! A Tragic, Compelling Documentary! A Nation Underwater!
Imagine Life In Paradise! A gorgeous string of idyllic islands in the Indian ocean…but where do you go for groceries? No problem! Talk about using all available space! Welcome to Male, the capital of the Maldive islands…and as you can… Read More ›
Ghost Trains! Safaris! A Legendary Literary Master Travels The Rails! Paul Theroux!
ALL ABOARD! Looks a bit crowded…but that never stops one intrepid “ghost traveler”… “And we lucky ghosts can travel wherever we want…” I love to travel. I know that many of you do, too….have you ever considered seeing the world… Read More ›
Headhunters! Cannibals! South Seas Sex! Exotic Travel Escapes! Amazing Travel Books!
Is it time to get away from it all? Time To Head Back To Paradise! For one Writer, his getaways have become some of the most entertaining travel books of all time! Great travel writer J. Maartan Troost returns to… Read More ›