Discover Rhodes, Greece

How many people do you know have been to Rhodes, Greece?  I hit on this un-exotic sounding island purely by accident after first considering Crete. That decision was shelved once I looked into it. I deemed the massive size unmanageable since I didn’t want to be driving every minute and … Read more

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The Splendors of Sri Lanka

Climbing to the top of Sigiriya (Lion Rock) is a must-do in Sri Lanka. The massive stone monolith with steep vertiginous metal stairs attached to its vertical walls draws crowds despite its demands. I had told our guide that we were reasonably fit and up for moderate hiking. Then I spied … Read more

The Other Side of Macau

Travel assumptions can often be misguided and my recent trip to Macau is one such example. But a happy surprise is a traveler’s true gift. Although I thought I knew the characteristics of this island, I was glad to discover a deeper and more complex, hybrid culture. While many of … Read more