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Uzbekistan 2000 – Moscow, Russia
First stop: Moscow – Friday, September 1 There is one image of Moscow that sticks in my mind – St. Basil’s. It’s that cathedral on Red Square with the delightfully screwy onion-shaped domes – I’m sure you have seen pictures of it. When I found out I would be passing through Moscow on my way
Travels without a Plan #5
The West Coast – Milford Sound to Nelson When they say the West Coast of New Zealand is the second wettest place on the planet, they were not wrong. I’ve seen my fair share of rain and water to last me for a lifetime. Rather than doing the full four day hike on Milford Sound
Toronto, Ontario Travel Guide – Map of Downtown
Map courtesy of Show Me Toronto
Toronto, Ontario Travel Guide – Great Walks
Toronto is well known for its many green spaces, including parks, ravines with pathways that interconnect various greenbelts, islands facing downtown in Lake Ontario, and even a boardwalk. We’ll mention some of the most easily accessible by public transport and even some special interest organized walkabouts at little or minimal charge. The best part is
Toronto, Ontario Travel Guide – Accommodation
Before researching this part of the guide, I actually knew little about reasonably priced, friendly accommodations available in the central parts of the city, easily accessible by public transport. Though not wonderful in quantity compared to many other large cities of the world, there turned out to be some very interesting spots in the categories
Toronto, Ontario – September 2000
September means the end of summer but a quieter time to visit and enjoy the glories of autumn’s arrival. September 1-4 Blueprints Arts & Entertainment Festival At Harbourfront , this free venue showcases an intercultural fusion of dance, music, literature, film, art and design. September 2-4 The Canadian International Air Show The final days of
The Secret Policeman’s Whorehouse (3 of 4)
A boat up the Amazon is an excellent way of travel
The Secret Policeman’s Whorehouse (1 of 4)
A boat up the Amazon is an excellent way of travel
Sleepless Sojourn
On a small tropical isle, sleep doesn’t come easy.
Seattle, Washington – September 2000
“The bluest skies you’ve ever seen are in SEA-AT-TLE…” I may be the only BootsnAll reader who remembers that song. A hit for Perry Como, of all people, in 1969. It was the theme song of a TV show called “Here Come the Brides” (see sidebar). Set in 19th-century Seattle, the show told the story
Sandbanks Provincial Park – Sandbanks, Ontario
Only a 2½ hour drive from Toronto is one of the m
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico – High Season 1999
For those tough types…get on yer bike. It’s still rainy season here, won’t finish till late October. So it’s still off-season, cheaper for the tourist who doesn’t mind a bit of warm rain. Well, we had a spell where it didn’t rain for 6-7 days, but now it seems to be set in with the
Puerto Rico – Sept 99
Information on travel to Puerto Rico.
PlanetRovers – Tonga
August 12-25, 2000 Malo e lelei! We arrived in Tonga after about 18 hours of travelling. We started in San Francisco, drove to LA, flew to Honolulu (where we had to get off the plane during the stopover in the middle of night), then to Fiji (where we had to go through customs because we
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – September 2000
Events for September September 2-4 Yo! Philadelphia A festival celebrating Philadelphia held on the Delaware River waterfront. Featuring live performers, music, and local food. Can you smell the cheesesteaks? For info call: (215) 636-1666. September 3-4 Philly’s Big Backyard BBQ Another excuse to get outside and eat – sponsored by Independence Blue Cross. Held on
Peru Travel Guide – September 2000
Peru Travel Guide – September 2000 Ayacucho By Iván Gallegos Ayacucho, land of warriors Location Central highlands at 2,761 meters above sea level. Climate It’s sunny during the day and cold at night (especially from June to August). The average temperature is 17.5°C. It’s rainy from November to March and the rest of the year
Pakistan’s Final Frontier: The Smugglers’ Bazaar
Susan Blick went to Pakistan with mixed emotions.
Mustang – The Forbidden Kingdom (2 of 2)
In Jomson, there are formalities to be dealt with, both before you leave and again upon your return. Horses and/or porters can be procured here; the cost is about the same, but with horses you get a local horseman who knows the area very well. Now, with all arrangements finalized, and the peak of Nilgiri
Mustang – The Forbidden Kingdom (1 of 2)
In the little known Mustang region of Nepal, the t
Moscow, Russia – September 2000
Eating Out Surprisingly, there are a lot of good options for eating out in Moscow, and they’re easy on the wallet too. (I’ve given a rough idea of price in US$, but you’ll have to pay in rubles.) The only problem is that some of them are rather difficult to find, but hey, that’s all
Manou (3 of 3)
A story about an intense love affair between two p
Manou (1 of 3)
A story about an intense love affair between two p
Maine, New England – September 2000
Visiting History in Central Maine There are many Maines, as people are fond of saying, and I think that one of the things they mean is that each region of Maine speaks to a different part of the visitor’s expectations. What Central Maine speaks to, at least for me, is history, since so many of
München: the BMW museum in the rain
The BMW museum is quite a show.