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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)
The Japanese go about things differently. In this
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.
Travels without a Plan #20
Northern Thailand After the hustle and bustle of Bangkok, it was definately time to move on. For all its hectic-ness, Bangkok is a great town, and it’s a place that you know that people who are coming to SE Asia will visit.
Tough Place; Tough Men (3 of 4)
Jack Simpson’s journey to Brazil to look at proper
Tough Place; Tough Men (2 of 4)
Jack Simpson’s journey to Brazil to look at proper
Tough Place; Tough Men (1 of 4)
Jack Simpson’s journey to Brazil to look at proper
The Scuds and I (2 of 2)
Gerry Schwartz had meant to go on a Kenya safari a
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
Anika Scott rents an apartment in a run-down Sicil
Morocco: On the Verge of Itself (2 of 2)
A land fiercely traditional and full of daily chan
Morocco: On the Verge of Itself (1 of 2)
A land fiercely traditional and full of daily chan
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.
Manaus to Belem – Aboard the Floating Asylum (2 of 3)
Around 4am the “Yes” family, wedged behind me, commenced to rummage through their luggage, talking at the top of their voices. Why? I had no idea. I named them “Yes” because no matter what I said to any of the adults or children I would get a nod for an answer.
From Gijan to Shogun – a life in Japanese Films (2 of 3)
After much mincing and discussion with the shadowy and omnipresent Planning Department officer who had been sent to monitor our activities, the crew agreed to go and film some scenes at the entrance to the site. All the gear had to be loaded back into the vans.
Wading at the Edge of the World: Cold, Wet, and Mostly Alone on the Irish Coast (3 of 3)
Jeremy Hart has heard tell of a place in Ireland w
Wading at the Edge of the World: Cold, Wet, and Mostly Alone on the Irish Coast (2 of 3)
Jeremy Hart has heard tell of a place in Ireland w
Wading at the Edge of the World: Cold, Wet, and Mostly Alone on the Irish Coast (1 of 3)
Jeremy Hart has heard tell of a place in Ireland w
Travels without a Plan #17
Cameron Highlands, Thaipusam and Taman Negarra Park From KL, it’s a short five hour coach ride to the town of Tana Rata in the Cameron Highlands. As with all my journeys in South East Asia, this one was not the best, with a badly dubbed James Bond film and a driver who seemed not to
Thailand: Lessons on a Bus (2 of 2)
Miraculously, we fell asleep. This did not last. At midnight every light flashed on and loud Thai music blasted from the speakers. No one else looked surprised (perhaps this was reviewed during that ten minute intro by the stewardess). An attendant, not the stewardess, then came around with hot towels for us to wipe our