In addition to sharing what to do, where to go, and what to eat in traveling, I like to delve deeper and share a little of the history, culture, economy, education, and social issues. Read about local delicacies around the world, sightseeing and activities you shouldn’t miss, best time to visit, and just as important the history and culture.
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Read about the places I have visited and my insights into the culture, education, social conditions, of these locations, read Travel Notes and Storytelling. My travel blog is highlighted by a national organization and some of my stories are found in other publications. Click above on “ABOUT” to see these.
...Continued Journey of Spain Morocco and Portugal What does an ancient (1 AD) Roman aqueduct, a 12th Century Fortress, a…
It was dusk when we strolled into one of the nine entrance gates to Plaza Mayor (Main Square) in the…
The weather was mild and a soft breeze was blowing as our trolley pulled to a stop on the outskirts…
In a few days, Eddie and I will be on our way to Spain, Portugal, and Morocco for a fifteen-day…
The manatee calf was watchful of her mother. As the mother ascended to the surface from the bottom of the spring fed bay to get air, her calf came alongside to nurse.
My husband Eddie and I joined his cousin, singer/songwriter and seasoned Ireland travel group leader Carroll Brown for our first…
We gazed up the steep cobblestone street to the magnificent terraced houses that lined each side. Painted in radiant colors…
Twenty-nine women in Leadership Women International 2016 – Scandinavia, learned to cook the ‘hygge’ way in Copenhagen, Denmark. Hygge is…
The patient was not moving, a sign that she was very sick. Typically the technicians would be cautious of the…
The guide sat on one end of the row boat rowing massive oars to get us as close as possible to…
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Our guide Mohammad brought Jordan to life during our entire journey with his incredible knowledge of history. Here he meets us at the ancient Roman city of Jerash, where we were awed by the splendor of its ceremonial gates, colonnaded avenues, amphitheaters, and nymphaeums. The Roman City was conquered by Pompei in 64 BC and destroyed by an earthquake in 749. The ruins were rediscovered in 1806 and archeologists continue to unearth more of the site.
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The evening offered a beautiful sunset over the Dead Sea from the infinity pool at Crowne Plaza Dead Sea Resort. Looking across the magnificent body of water, you can see the Judean hills of Israel.
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Wow! Much better after editing in Lr, a skill that I’m just learning on this extraordinary photography trip to Jordan. #GreatEscapePublishing