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Sunday Special – Goa, India
Beaches, waves and a hippie-esque laid back vibe gives this former Portuguese colony a unique flair. The smallest Indian state but one that attracts people from all over to enjoy the mix of its former culture with that of its present one. I was in Goa in June which was the start of the rains. And rain…
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Sunday Special – Ephesus, Turkey
A city beyond old, Ephesus was built around the 10th century BCE. It has seen much through the various ages including Bronze, Archaic, Hellenistic, Classical, Roman and Ottoman. Located in the Izmir province of Turkey it is close to the city of Selcuk. It was a main port in centuries past and was a key…
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It Made My Mouth Water
We must eat in life in order to survive. Sustenance is a requirement, so might as well enjoy what you eat. While on my big trip I did just that. Now of course there were times when the food was not so great – like the time I made a horrible pasta dish at my…
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Sunday Special – La Brea Pitch Lake, Trinidad & Tobago
Not a place that is traditionally considered pretty, nonetheless, Pitch Lake in Trinidad’s southwest city of La Brea is something of an unusual natural occurrence. It is the world’s largest “pitch lake” – there are only three in existence – and is filled with approximately 10, 000, 000 tons of pitch (asphalt). Guided to it…
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Sunday Special – Hadrian’s Wall, England
The reach of the ancient Roman Empire was quite an expanse. At the time of Emperor Hadrian (117 – 138 CE) parts of what is now modern-day north Africa, Turkey, Europe and England were under Roman rule. In hopes of preventing invasions from the northern “barbarians” and to maintain his northernmost border Hadrian had the…
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Happy Holidays!
Wishing everyone the best of the season and a prosperous 2016 filled with love, laughter, family, friends and that sense of adventure that takes us around the world and gives us riches money can never buy! Happy Travels from Wanders The World!
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Liebster Award
I am glad to say that I have been nominated for a Liebster Award by fellow blogger Linda at Draw My Map. Thank you for the nomination. I do apologize that it has taken me so long to post but better late than never! So here goes. Remember to check out below to see which 11…
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Sunday Special – Northern BC, Canada
Hello! I am back at it. Thank you for your patience as I organized my life (which is still busy yet good). The mass craziness is almost over and despite the upcoming holiday season life is not as chaotic as it was before. I have settled into my new digs quite nicely. It is quiet…
