My Most Iconic Pic of Niagara Falls: Photo of the Day

My Most Iconic Pic of Niagara Falls: Photo of the Day

Towering 775 feet above Niagara Falls, the Skylon Tower in Canada affords a view of the American side that can’t be missed! I felt lucky to get this photo of the rainbow and the Maid of the Mist tour boat passing by, though I’m sure it’s a daily sight.
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Waterfalls, Train Rides, an Old Friend and Relaxation on the River Kwai

Waterfalls, Train Rides, an Old Friend and Relaxation on the River Kwai

Based on the recommendation of Claire, our Scottish friend that we keep on traveling with, we went straight from the Bangkok airport to the bus station to head to Kanchanaburi, a small town on the River Kwai. We only meant to spend a couple of days there, but the laid …
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Exploring the Mountains of Da Lat and the Strangest Waterfall Ever

Exploring the Mountains of Da Lat and the Strangest Waterfall Ever

Da Lat is the most popular local tourist destination in Southern Vietnam; every weekend thousands of people swarm into the mountains to enjoy the cool weather and check out the sights. On our first day there, after a long hotel search with our heavy packs on our backs, we checked …
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Planting Rice and Watching Monsoons From Hammocks in Don Det

Planting Rice and Watching Monsoons From Hammocks in Don Det

Leaning over with the setting sun on our backs, we laughed along with the local workers at our inability to get the quick motion down. One quick look at the developing paddy revealed exactly which ones we planted and which they did.
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Making a Home in Hampi Next to a Tee Pee

Making a Home in Hampi Next to a Tee Pee

Essentially two towns in one, the Hampi Bazaar area is a bustling tourist area with temples, countless overpriced hotels and shops and the feel of a large city. Most visitors stay here and are in and out in a day. The more adventurous, and those with more time, take a …
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