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Driving through the picturesque Iya Valley is an unforgettable experience. Today I'd like to share some breathtaking vistas I saw there, as well as a few unique scenes from the remote settlements. I felt

The following morning in Kotor, after visiting a few historic structures like the Roman Catholic Cathedral of St. Tryphon, I intended to climb to the top of the ancient walls. These walls date back to

I noticed posters of the cholitas in my Bolivia Musical Instruments Museum photos, so today I'll share some scenes from a wrestling show I once watched in La Paz. It was inside a small arena in El Alto,

If you're wondering where to try Spanish rice dishes in Altea, Restaurant Tossal Roig is a good option. Aside from the well-known paella, other choices such as arroz caldoso are available. Arroz caldoso,

In my previous post, I showed you the stunning views from Mount Pilatus, and when we arrived at the top terrace, there was a group of locals playing traditional Swiss alphorns. It brought back memories

The paraglider in my last post reminds me of the trip with my families to Mount Pilatus in Switzerland in the summer of 2014. It's also a mountain massif and there were paragliders taking off from the

For today's WednesdayWalk, I'd like to invite you to join me on a scenic one at a cape in Xàbia/Jávea. This Spanish coastal town is located by the Mediterranean Sea on the side of the Montgó Massif. As

Argentina has won the 2022 World Cup, and all the yelling and honking on the street last night reminded me of my visits to the country. I traveled to different parts of Argentina when living in its neighbor

Trying local food has always been an essential part of my travels. They are fun experiences infused with rich culture. In this part of my Easter Island travel series, let's have a little taste of its

Apart from Domaine Carneros, we also went to Buena Vista Winery and the city of Sonoma, both of which are located further north. Buena Vista Winery is the oldest winery in Sonoma and the second oldest

The Grand Manier used in the soufflé I mentioned in my previous post is an orange-flavored liqueur from France. It reminds me of Cointreau, another orange-flavored liqueur made from sweet and bitter orange

So I'm doing the wildlife theme this week. My earlier posts about the wombat and birds brought back memories of the Australia Zoo. Let's go there today to see a cassowary and a wombat. Cassowaries are

One Hiver commented on my last post about spotting wildlife in a nature reserve in the Pyrenees. I didn't get to see many there except for some birds and sheep. It reminds me of a few previous encounters

The recent stays on campgrounds brought back memories of my earlier camping trips. The photos in this post are from one camping trip in the Pyrenees, and the story in Chinese is about my first camping

Unlike the previous campsites/campgrounds I blogged about, this one near Bordeaux does not have a specific design motif. However, in addition to the minimum amenities, there is a park and river nearby

In my previous posts, I showed you a rural hotel converted from a former monastery in Tuscany. That was quite small when compared to the Abbey of Monte Oliveto Maggiore in the same region. This sprawling

In my previous two posts, we looked at La Moscadella, the former Tuscan monastery's outdoor space and room interiors. In this final section, I'll show you the property's kitchen, dining area, and some

Last weekend, I was shocked to see the images of charred moai, the iconic stone statues on Easter Island. It's reported that an arsonist set fire on the island, and the region near Rano Raraku volcano

We looked at the boating tour in Ritsurin Garden last time, mostly around the Southern Lake/Pond. Today let's continue our exploration of the large garden. Btw, Japan will reopen its borders to independent