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SUMMER IN BALI
Waves shimmer on powdery sand, children play in the surf and a woman carries a basket of fish on her head . In the jungle, a shaman performs ancient and mystical rites of purification. Bali is a magical land, the abode of the gods, a green dot adrift on the Indian ocean.
BALI'S DAY OF THE DEMONS
Nowhere is the connection between the living and the dead as close as in Tanah Toraja, Indonesia. It is such an interesting place that we had to return for a second time.
ISTANBUL - CROSSROADS OF THE WORLD
Situated on the spectacular straits of the Bosphorus, Istanbul straddles Asia and Europe. Napoleon said "If earth were a single state, Istanbul would be its capital".
POSITANO - GEM OF THE ALMAFI
COAST
Since Roman times, Positano on Italy's Amalfi Coast has been a magnet for those seeking beauty, both natural and manmade. In the shadows of the surrounding mountains, the village cascades down to the blue Mediterranean.
JAPAN - A STUDY IN CONTRAST
Relentlessly post modern yet deeply clinging to tradition, Japan presents many conflicting and perplexing faces to the outsider.
ADVENTURES IN BALI
After more trips to Bali than I can count, Diana came along for the first time in 24 years. She gave me a new perspective on the charming island as she saw it with fresh eyes.
ESCAPE TO NATURE - COSTA RICA
With our modern lifestyle, it is too easy to lose touch with the natural world. Come with us to Costa Rica, one of the great repositories of biodiversity and untouched jungles left on our shrinking planet.
LAND OF THE CAVE DWELLERS
The strangest sight in Turkey has to be the bizarre scenery of Cappadocia. Formed of eroded volcanic ash, the fairy chimney spires of soft rock take on the most fantastic shapes. From ancient times, people have made their homes inside carved out caves, and the modern Turks still do the same.
ON THE ROAD - THAILAND
Thailand is a constantly unfolding series of eye catching scenes. Street markets, back street temples and smiling faces. Enjoy: I know I did.
MARKETS OF ETHIOPIA
Nothing gets you in touch with the pulse of a country better than a local market. The hordes of people haggling, chatting, bargaining and sometimes arguing is incredibly entertaining and illustrative of the ethos of a society.
SECRETS OF THE DEAD -
TANAH TORAJA
Nowhere is the connection between the living and the dead as close as in Tanah Toraja, Indonesia. It is such an interesting place that we had to return for a second time.
TRADEWINDS JEWELRY GALLERY
Who can resist shining silver, glittering gems and lustrous gold in original hand crafted designs ? Visit us online or at in Burlington, Vermont on beautiful Church Street.
PARADISE ON THE VINE
For lovers of the grape, Portugal's Douro Valley is a must. Rolling hills patterned by vineyards and charming villages make this Unesco Heritage site a visual feast washed down with delicious wine.
CULTURE SHOCK IN INDIA
Chandi Chowk is a vast market in the heart of colorful old Delhi. It sprawls over a vast area and teems with crowds 24/7. Everything from plumbing suppliers to goats is on sale, and an intriguing cross section of Indian society is on display. For more, read Diana's story "Culture Shock"
THE ANCIENT KONSO OF ETHIOPIA
Ethiopia is an ancient land, and the Konso tribe has a history that may go back 5,000 years. It is an unusually co-operative culture, and the people have to work hard to scratch a living from the hard, dry land. Come visit their village with us.
DO WE HAVE TO GO HOME? THAILAND!
It's late February, and much as we love Vermont, leaving the tropical idyll of Railay Beach Thailand will not be easy. Snow, here we come.
NEPALS AMAZING FESTIVAL
Mahashivaratri commemorates the day the the great Hindu god Shiva married Parvati. Pashupati temple on the holy Bagmati river in Kathmandu, Nepal is a destination for many thousands of devotees. It is a truly amazing experience.
THE LAND OF FAIRYTALE CASTLES
To ease the horribly difficult life of the elite, Sintra, Portugal became an escapist fantasy land for the royalty. See how the .01% lived in the days before democracy ruined everything.
WALK ON THE WILD SIDE - AUSTRALIA
Isolated for eons, the wildlife of Australia evolved in weird and wonderful ways. A lack of predators make many animals quite unafraid, except, surprisingly, kangaroos, the biggest land species.
KATHMANDU - BEFORE THE QUAKE
Nepal is a wonderful country now in desperate need of your help. Please donate generously to aid the suffering people of Nepal. Photos and captions are before the quake.
BHUTAN - ODDS & ENDS...BUT MOSTLY ODD
Until a few years ago, Bhutan was untouched by the modern world. Things have changed, leading to some odd juxtapositions. A very quirky, endearing country.
VARANASI - CITY OF GODS
Varanasi, India is the holiest of the holies for Hindus. To die there is to break the endless cycle of rebirth and to move to greater reality. It is also the most amazing and stimulating place we have ever seen.
ETHIOPIA - INTO THE TRIBAL LANDS
A trip to Ethiopia's Omo valley is an incredible experience. It is a step back in time to ancient tribal Africa. Come with us to visit the unique and exotic Mursi people.
TRAVELS IN NEW ZEALAND
​With under 4.5 million people, New Zealand is an unspoiled land of great beauty and diversity. It is paradise nature lovers and outdoor adventure seekers.
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