The United States of America. Fifty states divided in so many ways: north, south, east, west, midwest, northwest, northeast, mid-Atlantic, Alaska, Hawaii, mountain states, TEXAS! You get the idea: it’s unlikely I will get to visit many of the areas… Read More ›
Welcome To Paradise – Chinese Crime Style! I love travel. I love to see unique places. THIS IS SUCH A PLACE. Here is how this legendary city was described: “It was one of the greatest unplanned wonders of the 20th… Read More ›
Could You See Yourself Living Here? Yes, this idyllic island location is looking for new residents! Imagine waking every single day of your life looking at this: It is a bit difficult to get to, and for some “castaways”, a… Read More ›
Wha-wha-WHAT!!!?!?!?!?!?!? Can you believe this???? Stranded on a roller coaster UPSIDE DOWN!!! Roller-coaster riders at one of Beijing’s major amusement parks were left hanging upside down for almost 20 minutes when a bird stood on one of the ride’s safety… Read More ›
Step Into Paradise! Welcome to paradise! To me, this picture captures perfectly what life would be like in a tropical paradise – a fantasy escape that most can only dream about… Could I live here forever? Who knows – BUT… Read More ›
Watch Your Head! There’s A Plane Landing! Wow! Talk about a close shave! This is a REAL photograph of a plane landing right on top of beachgoers in the Caribbean – talk about a close shave! As you can see,… Read More ›
Looking For A Great Book? It can be daunting to stare down stacks and stacks – er, I mean page after page of online choices…so here are five terrific books to give as holiday gifts! “Eve’s Hollywood!” In the swinging… Read More ›
“It’s like ‘A Year In Provence’ with alligators, hit men, and post-apartheid racial politics!” Welcome To “Pluto!” It’s the wackiest planet in the solar system, and it’s home to Travel Writer Richard Grant – yes, there REALLY IS a Pluto,… Read More ›
Looking For The Ultimate Escape? For one determined young woman, that escape involved a year on a deserted island! I have written about Author Lucy Irvine’s amazing books, and her incredible life. That life is dramatic, sad, and ultimately inspiring!… Read More ›
This image of N. Korea missiles being fired made me take another look at this oppressive, bankrupt regime…which begins every day this way: “Our father, we have nothing to envy in the world.” Those words are sung by schoolchildren all… Read More ›
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