We first are introduced to her on “Gail’s Tours” of the island, then when we visit the Whaling Museum which has a whole gallery devoted to her, and after, I am so fascinated with her, I follow a self-guided “Walking in the Footsteps of Maria Mitchell” which takes me to the Qu...
A massive buffalo was approaching fast from the other side of the field, looking not so happy to have human spectators at that early hour, so we had to leave in order to avoid getting dangerously close to the one who’s reputation is of being the deadliest animal in Africa. I couldn’...
see these men driving around these trucks of various items. I have seem various straw items, coconuts, watermelons, fruit, plants(small and large), and then my favorite, small pets such as turtles, hamsters and fish. These men just drive around and park in a high traffic area to sell. ...
“The searched for pieces of coal they could wash and sell on the streets; rags, bones, glass and copper nails they could take to various merchants to recycle…sometimes the children would turn cartwheels in the mud for the amusement of onlookers, who would toss in a penny for them to f...
If you happen to be around here, stay in Hoi An. You can purchase little floating candles boats and set them free in the river. Personally, I did not like this that much. When you walk a bit in floating direction, you will see all the trash. Not really adorable anymore. ...
I had one last stop close to the guesthouse, where a lady was selling every evening barbecue and peeled sweet crunchy full of flavour baby pineapples. In Hanoi people either sell something or eat something. Her father insisted that we have a cup of tea together. They had seen me before ...
Carry a torch, cigarette lighter, knives small and sharp, blanket, water bottle, cap, candles, and torch batteries in extra. Avoid wearing dark-colored outfits. Full sleeve shirts, which can cover the neck and cargo pants, are the best. ...
In lieu of a one-day event, this Mount Airy art hub welcomes artists to sell their goods over thecourse of five weekendsfrom late November to late December. In previous years, artists have sold original paintings, photography, paper cuttings, sculptures and many other artistic media. ...
But if you stay overnight, you can go back in the evening, the place lit by votive candles, and hear Bedouin musicians perform. Samarkabnd, Uzbekistan –another timeless caravan stop along the fabled Silk Road. Of the 5 “stans,” Uzbekistan is the best. Tashkent, the capital, is ...
This obviously isn’t a fun site, but it’s an important part of Korean history and must be seen if you want to understand the present. What to do there: The shrine is especially beautiful at night when votive candles give it an otherworldly glow, but it’s still beautiful and sobering...