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Helen Avaient

Oct 15 min read

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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A day trip to Borjomi Park and the medieval cave town of Vardzia in Georgia

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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Sankeien gardens and historic buildings in Yokohama Japan

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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A guided tour of Saint Agatha Cathedral in Catania Sicily Italy

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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Asilah is a tranquil and calm town by the sea in Morocco

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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The Moroccan mural town of Asilah is an artistic wonderland

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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Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk in Australia

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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Why I went to Mexico for dental treatment

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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Stepping back in time at 1880 Town in South Dakota USA

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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A two day road trip from Rapid City South Dakota

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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The buffalo in Custer State Park South Dakota

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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Crazy Horse Memorial is more than just a mountain carving

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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The largest mountain carving in the world is in South Dakota USA

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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Life is sweet in the ice cream capital of the World

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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South Dakota chainsaw art is a cut above

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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