Finding the Soul of Seoul South Korea
Seoul South Korea – The mighty Han River runs through this skyscraper metropolis of mega conglomerates and massive condominium complexes. Mountains scale…
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Irene Butler The Melding of Modern and Traditional Mongolia
Ulaanbaatar Mongolia – “Chinggis Khaan” in bright red neon affixed to the airport terminal is the first thing we see when landing…
Siberia -Sensational Siberia & Wondrous Lake Baikal
Lake Baikal, Irkustk Siberia – Siberia has always conjured up visions of frigid winters, fierce snow storms, thick-coated animals, a tough breed…
Pleasantries of St. Petersburg Russia
St Petersburg Russia – With our first stroll down St Petersburg’s main street Nevsky Prospekt, Rick and I note the light-hearted relaxed…
Russia – Milling through Moscow
Moscow Russia Red Square – how surreal it is to be standing on this sizable stretch of cobblestone that is synonymous with…
Our Book
“Have you gone mad?” was the gist of our family’s and friend’s reaction when we retired in our 50’s, put all our…
ZOOMER Magazine Book Review
Trekking the Globe with Mostly Gentle Footsteps – Budget Bucket List – In Trekking the Globe with Mostly Gentle Footsteps, author Irene…
Remembering Sensational Syria
Syria Video by Irene and Rick Butler- Syria “wowed” us with its rich culture, its fascinating history, its ancient sites, and its…