Brunei Borneo – Modernity vs Monkeys
“Just go up the forested hill back of the hotel,” says our cheery breakfast server to our query of where to see…
2017
Irene Butler Azerbaijan: Captivating and Curious Marvels
I admit initially not knowing where in the world Azerbaijan was located. Our desire to visit this country was inspired by my…
Lively Taipei Taiwan
Taipei is dramatic – animated crowds, wild traffic, vivid signs that leap out from every angle along the streets of Jhongjheng District…
Astounding Armenia
Yerevan, the capital of Armenia, rests in a valley with the Hrazdan River winding through it. It is known as the pink…
Gems of Georgia – Tbilisi and Countryside
Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, is as genial a place as you will find anywhere in the world. Hospitable locals, great wine…
Marvelous Montenegro (Black Mountain)
Podgorica, the capital of Montenegro I blink a few times and squint… is the fellow walking on air?! The vast space dances…
Bulgaria – Sofia and Day-Away Sites
Ahhh, Sofia, the beauteous capital of Bulgaria. One is never far from a green space with profusions of flowers, fountains and benches…