During the TaiPing Rebellion, ca. the 1860s, there was one infamous foreign commander among the ranks of the Qing Dynasty's Imperial Army. His name was Ward, and he was such a capable fighter and officer...
February is the month of parades and carnivals in France and Belgium. France can brag about Nice that hosts the most elaborated parade of floats on the French Riviera. But Belgium offers the most animated festivities...
This beautiful video highlights an easy summer hike from the base of Cerro (Mount) Catedral to Refugio Frey at the summit. It takes about three and a half hours and starts at the parking lot of...
On my next trip to Argentina, I will definitely go back to Siga La Vaca, an excellent, inexpensive all-you-can-eat restaurant with several locations in central Buenos Aires and the suburbs (see map). For US$20 per...
By Avi Kramer on February 7, 2009 in Africa, Asia, East Africa, India, Kenya, Lodging, Photos, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia
I'm back in India. Briefly, the trip from Zanzibar overland and sea and lake through Tanzania, into Uganda, and then Mumbai:
Last morning on Zanzibar finished "Morning Before Kenya," a short story set in the States:...
Personally, I spend most of my time in Bariloche when I travel to Argentina. Bariloche is located in Patagonia, in a region of mountain and lakes, southwest of Buenos Aires, on the border with Chile. You get...
Kayak periodically sends me some unbelievable travel deals. This week, they highlighted an 8 day trip to Rio, Iguazu and Buenos Aires for $1499. This includes airfare from JFK (other departure cities also available), connections and...
An estancia is an Argentinean ranch, a country house. Several open their doors to visitors and offer a variety of services and activities. You can find estancias that are perfect for relaxing and enjoying the outdoors...
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