 New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. Life in the Big Easy
French Quarter, New Orleans. The city’s heart beat is raging. It is pre-Mardi Gras and everyone is in high gear. Mind you, ‘low gear’ simply does not exist in New Orleans. Arriving on a Saturday af [ … ] Last Updated (Monday, 06 April 2009 13:41)
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 Cochin, Capital of the South Indian Spice Trade.
Arriving in Cochin, South India, is a step back in time. The city, now known as Kochi, has found its way charmingly into the present with a natural sense of preserving the past. The romance is defi [ … ] Last Updated (Monday, 23 March 2009 00:41)
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 Stepping Back in Time, Ayuthaya, Thailand
Disappear into the ancient world of Siamese dynasties, a period during which no less than 33 kings ruled Ayuthaya, once capital of Thailand. Merchants from around the world flocked to the city, claiming [ … ] Last Updated (Tuesday, 31 March 2009 09:54)
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 Memphis, Tennessee, USA, Capital of the Blues and Soul
Arriving in Memphis for the 25th International Blues Challenge we hit the ground running. This is our first stop on a twelve day road trip through the southern states of Tennessee, Mississip [ … ] Last Updated (Monday, 06 April 2009 13:11)
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 Glasgow, The Green Hollow of Scotland
Popularly referred to as 'Glesca', by Glaswegians themselves, and romantically referred to as 'the dear green place', Glasgow is Scotland's largest city, located on the River Clyde. As a foreigner the thick G [ … ] Last Updated (Friday, 03 April 2009 20:44)
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 Finding Peace in Bangkok, Thailand
Hidden away in the chaos of Bangkok lays the Arun Residence, a recently renovated historic Sino-Portuguese river house nestled alongside the vibrant life of the Chao Praya River and set against an exotic vista [ … ] Last Updated (Tuesday, 31 March 2009 09:53)
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