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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.

Los Angeles, California – September 2000

Sorry You Missed All The Fun Last month’s Democratic Convention was wild, contentious, issue oriented, and not at all what LA is about. While we do have our share (and them some) of riots and civil exuberance, Los Angeles is so much more than the sum of our soundbites. Los Angeles is not Hollywood and

Los Angeles, California – Eats

While Los Angeles is a town filled with exquisite dining and exorbitant pricing it is possible to find some terrific food at prices that won’t leave you sleeping on the street. Check Out: Mani’s Good coffee, relaxing room, and sumptuous pastry 2507 Main St. (between Ocean Park & Pico) Santa Monica 310-396-7700 Web site C&O

Los Angeles, California – Accommodation

Hostelling in LA In a town that prides itself on the cost and quality of its accommodations you would rightfully assume that hostels exist as something of a novelty and a cottage industry in the community. That being said, Los Angeles does have a couple of excellent hostels located in prime locations, convenient to just

London, England – September 2000

Many people come to London with the idea that they must see all the big museums and tourist attractions, but this overlooks London’s charm. The buildings and squares are interesting and diverse, making exploring fun and interesting because the scene always changes. The best option is to pick an area and wander aimlessly. You will

Les Trois Mousquetaires go to France, Italy and maybe a few other places #13

Versailles and the Loire Valley châteaux Versailles wasn’t what I thought it would be. There were so many people there. But, the rooms were so decorated from ceiling to floor, that you have to see! It was so huge, we couldn’t even see the whole thing. It was also really cold the day we went,