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Sightseeing in Saigon Vietnam
Until 1975 this city in Vietnam was known as Saigon. Since 1975 it is officially called Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC). Ho Chi Minh (1890 -...
Helen Avaient
Jan 75 min read
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The Cu Chi Tunnels in Vietnam
The Historical Relics and Cuchi Tunnel Complex is how the Vietnamese describe this tourist attraction. It is more than just seeing the...
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Dec 31, 20245 min read
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Australia donated windows to church in Sabah Borneo
The church of St. Michael and All Angels in Sandakan has some stunning stained glass windows. They have been donated by Australia in...
Helen Avaient
Nov 2, 20243 min read
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The Agnes Keith house in Borneo Malaysia
A double storey post war colonial-style wooden home sits atop a hill amongst sprawling green lawn with a view to Sandakan Bay at the...
Helen Avaient
Nov 2, 20243 min read
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Sandakan Memorial Park is where a POW camp was located
Where the Sandakan Memorial Park stands today is where approximately 2400 Australian and British prisoners of war were held by the...
Helen Avaient
Nov 2, 20244 min read
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The square and the mystery of the church of Gesù Nuovo in Naples Italy
The first thing you notice about the church, before you even enter its doors, are the pyramid shaped ashlar stones covering the entire...
Helen Avaient
Oct 6, 20243 min read
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The Hassan II Mosque Casablanca Morocco
the most important historical monuments through the world Prayer hall with sliding roof ablution room external wall fountain minaret hall...
Helen Avaient
Oct 6, 20241 min read
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The Naples Cathedral and the treasures of San Gennaro
The beautifully designed and decorated Duomo di Napoli, a Roman Catholic Cathedral, is in Naples Italy. The current building was...
Helen Avaient
Oct 2, 20243 min read
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A perfect day walk in Hoi An Vietnam
Ancient wooden buildings and cobblestone streets greet visitors to this slow-paced town situated along the Thu Bon River. With a...
Helen Avaient
Oct 1, 20245 min read
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A day trip to Borjomi Park and the medieval cave town of Vardzia in Georgia
The best way to see some areas of Georgia is with a guided tour. My day trip to Vardzia and back was a long thirteen hours, but every...
Helen Avaient
Aug 31, 20246 min read
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Umihotaru in Tokyo Bay Japan
Umihotaru is the world’s only highway rest stop that sits on top of water, in the sea. One side is reached through an underwater tunnel,...
Helen Avaient
Jun 7, 20242 min read
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Sankeien gardens and historic buildings in Yokohama Japan
Another of my recommended must-see destinations when visiting Japan is the beautiful Sankeien Gardens (translation: three creek gardens)....
Helen Avaient
Jun 4, 20243 min read
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A guided tour of Saint Agatha Cathedral in Catania Sicily Italy
A guided tour of the Cattedrale di San't Agata (the Catania Cathedral) is a must do when in Catania. For a well spent three-euro...
Helen Avaient
Jan 22, 20245 min read
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Asilah is a tranquil and calm town by the sea in Morocco
Asilah in northern Africa is the ideal introduction to Morocco. Unlike busier towns, this city of just over 30,000 people is tranquil....
Helen Avaient
Jan 2, 20243 min read
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The Moroccan mural town of Asilah is an artistic wonderland
From 1978 Asilah in northern Africa has hosted an annual International Cultural Moussem of Asilah, held each year in August. This...
Helen Avaient
Dec 25, 20232 min read
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The Italian Presepio is more than just a beautiful nativity scene
Via San Gregorio Armeno in Naples is also known as Christmas Alley, due to the beautiful nativity scenes that are handmade by talented...
Helen Avaient
Dec 20, 20234 min read
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Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk in Australia
Walking high above the rainforest canopies is a special treat. The Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk in Queensland Australia was opened in...
Helen Avaient
Dec 3, 20233 min read
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Why I went to Mexico for dental treatment
Being quoted $24,000 in Australia to have my teeth fixed, including crowns, was a shock to my system. However, going to a dentist in Los...
Helen Avaient
Nov 26, 20234 min read
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Summer fun at Lake Okoboji in Iowa USA
Summer in USA can be hot, so a great place to hang out is on one of the many lakes and rivers. Lake Okoboji in north western Iowa is part...
Helen Avaient
Nov 19, 20232 min read
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Cosmos Mystery Area in South Dakota
A visit to the Cosmos Mystery Area in the Black Hills of South Dakota is a fun experience for visitors of all ages. It is located just...
Helen Avaient
Nov 12, 20232 min read
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