Our small group tours explore a mix traditional and classical sites and seldom visited areas. With a maximum of 12 participants we eat at small local restaurants and go where larger groups cannot. We stay in 3-4 star hotels, often with 2 night stays. When possible we select boutique hotels where we may be only clients. Our trips include most meals, hotels (based on double occupancy), domestic air where indicated, most tips, guide services and entry fees and transportation in an air conditioned, private minibus.
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Battling ignorance – Evolution versus Creationism
Why is there still a conflict of evolution versus creationism? Today citizens need to make decisions based on science in voting or setting educational standards
Creationism as a Distortion of Reality
I’m writing a series of blog posts about creationism as a demonstration of the decline of scientific knowledge in the US, especially after recent efforts by states to ban books and re-write science textbooks and curricula in schools. Evolution and the folly of creationism An online discussion titled ‘The Controversy About Evolution’ caught my attention.… Continue reading Creationism as a Distortion of Reality
Experience the Mumbai Trains System
Since we would be in Mumbai for a week, we decided we should use local transportation. We were staying near the airport, so the best choice was the Mumbai trains. If you thought college students of the 50’s were tightly crammed into telephone booths, you haven’t experienced the Mumbai commuter trains. The first time we… Continue reading Experience the Mumbai Trains System
Janissaries – Elite Warriors and First Military band
The Janissary corps, originally established by the Ottoman Empire in the 14th century, was a highly skilled and disciplined infantry unit. They were known for their loyalty to the sultan and their effectiveness in battle. The Janissaries had a significant impact on the enemies they faced, and their presence on the battlefield often struck fear… Continue reading Janissaries – Elite Warriors and First Military band
February 2023 Earthquake in Turkey – Adiyamin
Passing thru Adiyamin, on our trip in Turkey in May 2023, we stopped at a container city for people displaced from the Feb earthquake Walked in and were greeted by several workers – they immediately offered us water! (day before at the yurt camp we were invited for lunch) then took us on a short… Continue reading February 2023 Earthquake in Turkey – Adiyamin
AmaWaterways Danube River Cruise – Croatia
Our Danube River cruise had only one stop in Croatia this time, in Vukovar. Croatia is a popular tourist destination known for its stunning natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, and Mediterranean climate. Here are some of the top tourist activities in Croatia: Vukovar The Baroque city of Vukovar located on the banks of the Danube… Continue reading AmaWaterways Danube River Cruise – Croatia
AmaWaterways Danube River Cruise – Bulgaria
Join our small group tour to Bulgaria in 2024 AMAwaterways Christmas Markets River Cruises Vidin is one of the oldest towns in Bulgaria and has played an important part in medieval Bulgarian politics due to its location along the Danube, as evident by the Baba Vida Fortress. This is the only fully preserved medieval fortress… Continue reading AmaWaterways Danube River Cruise – Bulgaria
AmaWaterways Danube River Cruise
The table below shows an overview of our 8-day Danube River cruise -Gems of Southeast Europe. Danube River Cruise – We visited 5 countries One of the major advantages of river cruising is you can sample several countries in a short time without the distraction and hassles of moving every day. You unpack once, then… Continue reading AmaWaterways Danube River Cruise
Power Adapters for International Travelers
Travel power adapters are devices used to convert the electrical input from one type of outlet to another so that electronic devices from one country can be used in another country where the electrical outlets are different. This mainly a concern for non-European travelers. Different countries use different electrical standards, including different plug shapes, voltages,… Continue reading Power Adapters for International Travelers