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Ronda – More than the Birthplace of Bullfighting

Ronda – More than the Birthplace of Bullfighting

by on August 8, 2012 in Destination

Spain. The country offers so much diversity to the traveler. And for many visitors a trip to Spain is not complete without spending time in Andalusia (Andalucía).  After my travels I agree. And of all the wonderful places in Andalusia, definitely make sure you visit Ronda. Bullfighting in Ronda Ronda is widely acknowledged as the […]

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A Visit to the Original York in England

A Visit to the Original York in England

by on August 1, 2012 in Destination

Most of my early visits to England might as well be called visits to London. Not until my friend took a job in North Yorkshire did I decide to make a real journey outside the London area. Then I discovered he lived near York; the original York. Curiosity captured me and I planned a visit. […]

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Tips on the Four Ways to Tour Amsterdam

Tips on the Four Ways to Tour Amsterdam

by on July 25, 2012 in Destination

When I think of European destinations, I can easily say Amsterdam has become one of my favorite cities. I’ve visited the city multiple times,  each time with different companions and each time I left saying, “I love Amsterdam.” Whether its finding a cafe filled with memories such as Hill Street Blues Cafe or making new […]

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A Walk through Oxford University Inspires

A Walk through Oxford University Inspires

by on July 10, 2012 in Destination

My walk through Oxford University confirmed the dictum “knowledge is power.” Well, maybe I didn’t feel powerful like a superhero, but the energy from the colleges inspired me. I left with more than memories. My  journey began one morning years ago in San Francisco when my friend called me to discuss our afternoon plans. He […]

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Siga, Siga … Sailing the Greek Islands

Siga, Siga … Sailing the Greek Islands

by on June 29, 2012 in Destination, Reflection

Sailing the Greek Islands was the trip that truly set Stay Adventurous in motion. Below are the words I penned (or typed actually) as my first ever published travel story describing the trip. The site where it was published years ago, realhoboken, is no longer live, so I took the liberty to add the story […]

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The Morning March to the Tikal Temple Sunrise

The Morning March to the Tikal Temple Sunrise

by on May 29, 2012 in Destination

I used the light from my camera, peeled off 100 Quetzales and handed it over.  He told me, “cien por persona.” He must have thought we were together. We weren’t. She paid her hundred and he continued to collect from the six or eight other people joining us. It was too dark to get an […]

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Reading a Mayan Codex in Guatemala City

Reading a Mayan Codex in Guatemala City

by on May 18, 2012 in Destination

I planned for a full day in Guatemala City. It was a day designed to visit many places, but my first stop was to visit a specific museum.  I wanted read a Mayan Codex. So before the visit to the central market  or the impressive main plaza of the capital city, I headed to the […]

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Passage through the Panama Canal in Photos

Passage through the Panama Canal in Photos

by on May 4, 2012 in Cruise Travel, Destination, Photo

Passage through the Panama Canal is on most maritime travelers’ bucket lists. And now after a recent cruise through the Caribbean I can check it off mine. The canal itself is impressive, very impressive. It is a modern marvel approaching 100 years operation still with its original locks. “Panamex” compliant cruise ships (a max of […]

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