The very best of Southeast Asia... Embark on a Southeast Asian odyssey, discover the serene charm of Luang Prabang in Laos (optional pre-trip), delve into the bustling streets of Hanoi,...Read More
Last week’s Sunday Travel section of the LA Times featured their annual Summer Vacation Photo spread. I always wonder how the editors make their selections from among the many hundreds,…
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In 1968, Sister Gertrude Mary displayed a map on the front wall of my 8th grade classroom at St. Stephen’s in Saginaw, Michigan. It was a map of Asia, with…
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I really dislike tourists. No – that’s not entirely accurate. But I hate the impact that tourists – disgorging from cruise ships and fleets of air-conditioned motor coaches – have…
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If you know me at all, you know how passionate I am about women’s rights and gender equality – especially in the developing world. One of my proudest accomplishments in…
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One of my end-of-year rituals is the creation of a photo book entitled: Scott & Marilyn, Our Year in Pictures. Every year, I scramble to get it published, printed…
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Scrolling through the 27,601 photos in my iPhoto library, I’ve assembled this collection of amusing signage and other funny stuff from my travels. Comments? Favorites? Thank you for…
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Where do I begin?? I’ve just returned from my 4th visit to Vietnam. I loved it the first time . . . and I love it still. Here’s 10 reasons…
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Wrapping up an almost two-week journey to Cambodia and Vietnam. Powerful. Emotional. Transformational. I’m escorting a group of 18 women who are all members of Dining for Women. On Wednesday,…
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6 AM. I’m propped up in bed at Le Carnot Hotel (with the world’s HARDEST mattresses, by the way….) in the old quarter of Hanoi. The unceasing flow of motorbikes…
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I’m off again. I haven’t traveled internationally since the end of October when I operated the amazing WOW! Travel Club adventure to Puglia in southern Italy. On Sunday morning,I’m heading…
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I don’t love to shop – at least not near my home. But it’s different when I’m away. I’m always curious to see what treasures other travelers seek out on their…
Read More I don’t love to shop – at least not near my home. But it’s different when I’m away. I’m always curious to see what treasures other travelers seek out on their…
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The subject is photos. Every year I make a photo book for my husband, titled “Our Year in Pictures.” It takes me a long time (perfectionist that I am), because…
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This is the time of year when everyone does an end-of-year inventory. So I thought I’d look at my calendar and share 13 unforgettable experiences of my travels through the…
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