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Dubai to Marbella via the UK (1 of 6)
Prologue I purchased my 1999 BMW R1100RT new in October 1998 from the BMW dealer in Dubai. Previous to that I had owned two other bikes in Dubai, a Indian Enfield Bullet 500, I owned it a year and that’s how long it took the dealer to get it run properly, enough said. This was
Coffins and Crocodiles, a Journey Through Ghana (6 of 6)
Back in Accra The last few days we spent in Accra, doing some final sightseeing and visiting. We decided to stop off at the Arts Centre to pick up some last minute gifts. The Arts Centre is Ghana’s largest art market and the best place to find crafts from all over the country. Artists often
Coffins and Crocodiles, a Journey Through Ghana (3 of 6)
We headed over to the castle first thing in the morning. A guide greeted us at the reception and invited us to peruse the museum upstairs before he gave us a tour. The museum is, surprisingly, well designed and informative. The history of the slave trade and its impact on Ghana are explained and related
Coffins and Crocodiles, a Journey Through Ghana (2 of 6)
Fidel Castro in Ghana? Accra is not known for its museums, but Ghana’s monument to its first leader, Kwame Nkrumah, is a decent enough spot to while away an afternoon. It is a sprawling park of sculptures and grass that seems a tad out of place in the chaos that is Accra. Kwame Nkrumah was
Chasing Rainbows – French Guiana (3 of 3)
Once home to exiled French prisoners, visitors mig
Chasing Rainbows – French Guiana (1 of 3)
Once home to exiled French prisoners, visitors mig
Avebury – Ancient Circles of Stone (2 of 2)
The lesser known stone circles of Avebury are the
Avebury – Ancient Circles of Stone (1 of 2)
The lesser known stone circles of Avebury are the
Always Something Happening in Antigua
Folks often ask me “when is a good time to visit Antigua”? My response is this: ANYTIME. There is always some activity or festival going on here in Antigua and in Guatemala. January 1st – New Year’s Day with lots of fireworks and celebrations. February 14th – Valentine’s Day is celebrated. March Lent and Easter
Acapulco, Mexico – September 2000
Acapulco's "Little Season" – the holiday Mexicans take just before school starts – is over and the city is virtually deserted. It will probably stay that way until the Canadians come en masse in December and the Americans follow in January. We're in the rainy season now, which means that it rains occasionally during the
A Trip to Shenandoah National Park, Virginia
No time for a vacation? Think again…. Less than three hours from Baltimore, one can unwind on a low key, two day trip on the Skyline Drive along the Blue Ridge in Virginia. Make your destination Skyland or Big Meadows in Shenandoah National Park. Pack light and casual, forget formality and remember your jeans. In
A Berkeley Boy Visits the South – Alabama, USA
Travel to the South and discover the people, food,