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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...
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Helen Avaient
Aug 316 min read
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...
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Helen Avaient
Jun 72 min read
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,...
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Helen Avaient
Jun 43 min read
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)....
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Helen Avaient
Jan 225 min read
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...
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Helen Avaient
Jan 23 min read
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....
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Helen Avaient
Dec 25, 20232 min read
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...
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Helen Avaient
Dec 3, 20233 min read
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...
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Helen Avaient
Nov 26, 20234 min read
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...
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Helen Avaient
Nov 19, 20232 min read
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...
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Helen Avaient
Nov 12, 20232 min read
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...
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Helen Avaient
Nov 4, 20233 min read
Stepping back in time at 1880 Town in South Dakota USA
I was surprised by how much I enjoyed visiting this reconstructed town. It is an authentic open air venue where visitors can wander both...
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Helen Avaient
Oct 29, 20235 min read
A two day road trip from Rapid City South Dakota
The natural beauty of the Black Hills is breathtaking, incredible, monumental, awe-inspiring. There are so many words that can be used to...
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Helen Avaient
Oct 24, 20234 min read
The buffalo in Custer State Park South Dakota
The main reason I wanted to visit Custer State Park was to see the buffalo in their natural grassy plains environment. The North American...
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Helen Avaient
Oct 20, 20233 min read
Devils Tower looks out of this world
As a fan of the movie Close Encounters of the Third Kind, I wanted to make the pilgrimage to see the tower that was featured in the film...
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Helen Avaient
Oct 15, 20234 min read
What are the Badlands of South Dakota
Badlands National Park was inhabited for hundreds of years by the Lakota people. They called the land mako sica, which translates to “bad...
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Helen Avaient
Oct 6, 20237 min read
Crazy Horse Memorial is more than just a mountain carving
It isn't just the impressive carving that is worth seeing on a visit here, this Native American visitor and cultural center has so much...
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Helen Avaient
Sep 29, 20235 min read
The largest mountain carving in the world is in South Dakota USA
The largest mountain carving is not Mount Rushmore in South Dakota, but it is in the same state, at Thunderhead Mountain. The Crazy Horse...
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Helen Avaient
Sep 20, 20233 min read
Life is sweet in the ice cream capital of the World
This is a delicious tale of ice cream and a vibrant community in a Midwest American town, right in the heartland of USA. Le Mars Iowa USA...
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Helen Avaient
Sep 6, 20232 min read
South Dakota chainsaw art is a cut above
Travelling through the Black Hills I saw some amazing sights. One of the amazing sights though was man made. It was the chainsaw art at...
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