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Exploring Cairo, and the Pyramids

After visiting Luxor, Aswan and Abu Simbel, where we were nearly bitten by the 'Ramses Bug', we eagerly looked forward to being bowled-over by...

Washinton D.C. – An Illustrious Capital

Every Year, November 11 is observed as 'Veterans Day' here in the US. I thought this would be an apt day to share my...

The Wadi And The Wahiba

Oman is a land of beautiful mountains and a large expanse of dry arid land.  But where there are mountains there are bound to...

Al Ain Jebel Hafeet Mountain

Jebel Hafeet Mountain is situated in Al Ain -  UAE and it takes approximately 1 1/2 hours drive from Dubai & Sharjah and 2...

Sri Lanka: Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

The Pinnawala orphanage is located between the capital city of Colombo and Kandy.  It was established in 1975 and presently home to 70 elephants....

The Land Of Smiles: Thailand (Part 2 – Pattaya)

Pattaya is 147 km southeast of Bangkok and faces the Thai Gulf.   It is one of Asia's premier beach resorts and caters with broad...

Luray Caverns – Naturally Beautiful

Considered to be one of the national landmarks of the United States, the Luray Caverns are found in Virginia, 90 miles from Washington DC. ...

Bakel Fort

The village of Bakel is located south of Kasargod in Kerala State. My friend and I decided to drive down there not just to...

Sri Lanka: Royal Family of Plants…The Orchids

About 120 million years ago when Dinosaurs were around and most of the planet earth was lush with primordial forest, believe it or not...

Sydney home-stay

Six of us went Down Under at the end of February 2004.  Three of my sisters, one brother-in-law & one nephew accompanied me.  The...

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