Mar 09
Tigray is the farthest northeast state of Ethiopia. Tigray has a rich history but is best known for the Rock Hewn Churches of Tigray Ethiopia. This area is a real gem – very few tourists make it to this region so you can often have a whole church to yourselves or only share with a …
Feb 27
Djibouti is more than a country with a funny name. There are lots of great things to do in Djibouti, including some great natural sites found in this gulf-side African country. These are my favorite Djibouti travel destinations and experiences: Djibouti City There isn’t much to do in Djibouti City but to walk around, visit …
Nov 04
Somaliland is an interesting place – a country but not a country. They have been independent from Somalia, and a peaceful state, for over 25 years. They have their own government, military, currency, and passports, but the passports are only recognized to get into their Ethiopia and Djibouti neighbors. To go to other countries, people …
Sep 30
One of my favorite getaways for a weekend of natural beauty and solitude is the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument in central Oregon. Close enough to make a weekend trip from Seattle, Spokane, Tri-cities, or Portland but far enough to keep out the crowds. It’s also a great add in for any trip to …
Jul 04
In my post on the top attractions in Timor Leste, including visiting Jaco Island, I called Timor Leste “Frustratingly Fantastic”. The following post may seem extremely negative on Timor Leste, but I’m so happy I had a chance to visit the country and would definitely consider going back someday. These are my Timor Leste Travel …
Jun 22
If I had to choose two words for Timor Leste Travel (formerly East Timor), it would be “Frustratingly Fantastic”. As the newest country in Asia – it just turned 15 years old – it’s building its tourism infrastructure. There are very few tourists in this beautiful country, so traveling around isn’t so easy. But the …
Jun 20
There are no direct flights from Kupang to Dili, even though they are the capitals and largest islands on the two halves of Timor Island, West Timor (Indonesia) and Timor Leste (formerly “East Timor”). Possibly the best way to go from Kupang to Dili is to take the Kupang to Dili Bus, or shuttle bus …
Jun 08
West Timor Travel is generally off the tourists’ radar when in Indonesia. West Timor is part of the Indonesian region of East Nusa Tenggara, along with Flores and other islands. Other islands such as Java, Bali, Lombok, and Sumatra are thousands of times more likely to be visited to Timor. That was part of my …
Jun 04
Every tourist you meet on Flores Island has visited or is on their way to Komodo National Park for its wildlife both on land and in sea. This 4-Day Itinerary for Labuan Bajo includes diving, Komodos, and more. But Flores Island has so much more to offer. There are many Things to Do on Flores …
Apr 07
In August 2015, I was lucky to get a chance to visit Churchill in Summer. The following are my suggested things to do in Churchill Manitoba, and when I suggest is the best time to visit Churchill. Take the Train to Churchill Flying to Churchill is expensive, unless you have Air Canada Frequent Flier Miles …
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