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Kuwait 2000 #3: Camels & Cultural Misconceptions
The thrill of a new place wears off quickly. The only thing interesting about Kuwait seems to be the land mines outside the city, but at least the magazines are eye-catching.
Kuwait 2000 #4: Sunset in Doha
One’s first thought of Kuwait may involve camels, but certainly not a large inflatable rooster. And Kuwaitis are often just as ill-informed about American life as an American may be about Kuwait.
Tim and Mari’s World Tour – Turkey
Turkey When we had been in Selcuk, Mari and I had an entire campsite to ourselves. It was very beautiful, natural and quiet. We boarded a bus and landed in the town of Bodhrum, which a tourist resort town on the Mediterranean coast. The difference was amazing. This town had restaurants catering to absolutely every
General Info – Maine, USA
Maine, New England – General Info Sponsored by “He who rides and keeps the beaten track studies the fences chiefly.“ — Henry David Thoreau, The Maine Woods, 1853 Welcome to my Guide to Maine, very much a four seasons state. Although Henry David’s three visits to Maine were to inland Maine, the mountain and lakes
European Travelogue #10: Prague, Czech Republic
Two weeks wouldn’t be enough to satisfy your curiosity of Prague.
European Travelogue #12: Berlin, Germany
Finishing up the city tours.
European Travelogue #11: Krakow, Poland
Get to Krakow any way you can – you won’t be disappointed!
European Travelogue #9: Vienna, Austria
A place of culture and refinement.
European Travelogue #8: Salzburg, Austria
Salzburg should be a stopover for a few days.
European Travelogue #7: Venice, Italy
Take a few days to enjoy Venice.
European Travelogue #5: Brienz, Switzerland
The beauty of Switzerland.
European Travelogue #6: Bologna, Italy
Bologna is a place full of interesting things to see and do.
European Travelogue #3: Stuttgart, Germany
Clean, organized but very ordinary place.
European Travelogue #4: Munich, Germany
Mmm….beer!!!
European Travelogue #2: Mainz/Frankfurt (including The Rhine), Germany
Entering the country of Oktoberfest.
European Travelogue #1: Vilnius, Lithuania
The Baltic Breakaway.
European Tour, My Own Way #5: I am home, oh so sweet home – Greece
Using Athens as a base, Celeste explores some islands before beginning the long flight home.
European Tour, My Own Way #4: I am in Greece!!!!! – Greece
After a quick sight-see around Rome, Celeste travels 30 out of 48 hours to the Greek capital.
European Tour, My Own Way #3: Salzburg, Gruenau, Venice, Florence – Austria and Italy
Whirlwind stops in Salzburg and Gruenau and then on to Italy.
European Cities 2026: Brussels and Vienna from a Solo Traveler's Perspective
A practical guide to exploring Brussels and Vienna, updated from a 2000 account of independent budget travel through Belgium and Austria.
European Tour, My Own Way #1: First stop: London – London, England
How much sightseeing can you squeeze into a weekend in London?
Take Any Road to the Highlands, But Stay on the Left #5: Eilean Donan Castle, Isle of Skye and Dunvegan Castle (Wednesday, May 2
Some more castles, and the incredible scenery or the Isle of Skye.
Take Any Road to the Highlands, But Stay on the Left #4: Cawdor Castle, Urquhart Castle, and Loch Ness (Tuesday, May 23, 2000) –
After sampling a traditional Scottish breakfast, including haggis, it’s off to check out some castles.
Take Any Road to the Highlands, But Stay on the Left #4: Cawdor Castle, Urquhart Castle, and Loch Ness (Tuesday, May 23, 2000) –
After sampling a traditional Scottish breakfast, including haggis, it’s off to check out some castles.