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Tikal Ruins, Guatemala
The steamy hot jungles of the eastern Guatemala lowlands hide evidence of a vast Mayan civilization that prospered around 700 AD. Archaeologists exploring the region excavated forest-clad mounds that led to the discovery of a complex network of ancient cities. Topoxte, Yaxhá, Nakún, Uaxatún, El Mirador and many more – but the most spectacular of
The Ultimate End of the Earth, Ushuaia
When I was a poor, penniless student sharing a house with a bunch of gay social workers in West London we had a huge map of the world in our bathroom. On days when the boys weren’t crimping their hair or painting their nails I would spend hours sitting in the bath staring at this
The Scuds and I (1 of 2)
The Many Faces of Kenya (2 of 2)
One afternoon I spent an hour in a village of the Masai people. I was personally escorted by the chief of the village – James. The Masai are one of the biggest of Kenya’s 42 tribes. They are primarily cattle ranchers and goat herders, and they make money as well by selling some of their
The Many Faces of Kenya (1 of 2)
Rick Steves’ Books for Europe Travel (2 of 2)
Rick Steves’ Books for Europe Travel Check out guide and general info books for Europe, as well as individual country guides. Europe Through the Back Door 2001 Rick Steves’ Postcards from Europe Europe 101: History and Art for the Traveler Mona Winks: Self-Guided Tours of Europe’s Top Museums City Guides London 2001 Paris 2001 Rome
Puerto Madryn and the Peninsula Valdes – Argentinean Patagonia
Sitting one day in a dusty Patagonian bus station and not having that much to do we stabbed our finger at a map of Argentina and took the next bus to the town of Puerto Madryn on the Peninsula Valdes, where we were reliably informed by the local tourist office that, “Impressive sea elephants, penguins,
Manaus to Belem – Aboard the Floating Asylum (3 of 3)
Day three and slightly more sleep deprived, sipping on my sweet coffee, the Santarem was approaching its namesake, the third largest city on the Amazon. Between the “Yes” family’s dawn rummage and the roosters, my exotic adventure was becoming a nightmare. Unloading cargo The Santarem docked and while unloading its cargo, we took the opportunity
Manaus to Belem – Aboard the Floating Asylum (1 of 3)
Sitting swinging in my hammock, I watched on with total disbelief at the hype of activity around me. Manaus Dock A continual procession of people busy like ants, coming and going loading cargoes of fridges, televisions, bikes, furniture, boxes and bags of varying shapes and sizes, while truck after truck loaded merchandise destined for towns
From Gijan to Shogun – a life in Japanese Films (3 of 3)
The final scenes they wanted to take were of me using the electron microscope. This had been the sole topic of conversation amongst the analytical services department for the previous month. Everyone was buzzing with excitement and some had even worn their smartest clothes for the occasion. One technician was so excited that he couldn’t
From Gijan to Shogun – a life in Japanese Films (1 of 3)
Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand – Visas
Because it’s incredibly easy and cheap to enter Myanmar, Laos and Cambodia from the North, this bit of information is vital. You will need it in Thailand. You already have a tourist visa…it’s valid for two months from the date of issue. This visa can be extended by one month in Thailand. In Chiang Mai,
Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand – November 2000
Modern Thailand’s Second City History accurately records the founding of Chiang Mai (CM) as having taken place on April 14, 1296 at 4 am! Because CM is at a higher elevation than most other popular cities and towns, it has a cooler and drier climate. There are three main seasons: Cool season (Late October-middle February),
Members That Have Stayed With Us – Lisa Tossey & Matt Amey
These East Coasters are considering a move to Oregon. Lisa Tossey, BootsnAll’s Philly Travel Guide, and her fiance Matt Amey were in Oregon over this past weekend. They came to see a friend in Bend (about three hours’ drive east of Eugene) and so Matt could check out a possible business opportunity. While here Lisa
Ushuaia, Argentina – General Info
Geography Tierra del Fuego (Land of Fire) is located on the banks of the Beagle Channel. Ushuaia is the capital of the province, the most southerly city in the world, and the open door to the immense and mysterious Antarctica.
Tough Place; Tough Men (3 of 4)
Tough Place; Tough Men (2 of 4)
Tough Place; Tough Men (1 of 4)
The Scuds and I (2 of 2)
Rick Steves Makes Stop in Eugene (1 of 2)
After his talk, Rick Steves signs books and answers people’s questions about traveling Europe. European budget-travel guru Rick Steves recently gave a talk in Eugene, OR, and Nick and Anthony stopped by the Lane County Fairgrounds to hear what he had to say.
Real Palermo for a Steal – Palermo, Italy
Morocco: On the Verge of Itself (2 of 2)
Morocco: On the Verge of Itself (1 of 2)
Minneapolis, Minnesota – March 2001
Life on Lyndale Avenue can be so much fun. Especially when you visit Intermedia Arts (612-871-4444, 2822 Lyndale Ave). There is always something cool and unusual going on at this gallery, theater, stage. March is no exception. Try the Young Artists’ Cabaret, on the last Tuesday of every month.