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History Vietnam has a rich and evocative history with a civilization as sophisticated as its northerly neighbor, China, from where it drew many of its influences under a 1000 year occupation. The USA was simply the last of a long … Continue reading →

It’s one of those old-fashioned sayings you’ve heard over and over, but probably never really stopped to consider the meaning of; perhaps your mother even said it to you as she tucked you into bed: “Sleep tight, don’t let the … Continue reading →

Malaria is one of those diseases that adventurous travelers – and even many who don’t consider themselves to be intrepid explorers – need to be aware of. Malaria is a disease not uncommon in tropical and subtropical parts of the … Continue reading →

Food poisoning is a common, yet distressing and sometimes life-threatening problem for millions of people throughout the world. People infected with foodborne organisms may be symptom-free or may have symptoms ranging from mild intestinal discomfort to severe dehydration and bloody … Continue reading →

CAMBODIA Dec 28-Jan 4, 2014 After catching the boat across the Mekong from Don Det, we filled out all the paperwork for the Cambodian Visa and 2 1/2 hours later were finally through immigration. I had removed my Brazil visa … Continue reading →

History. In the first century AD, traders from India brought Hinduism and Buddhism to the interior of Cambodia. The collection of competing kingdoms in the 6th to 8th centuries came together by the Angkorian era that lasted from 802-1432. King … Continue reading →

In Laos, I met a young Canadian who did not have a remote clue how to use her expensive Canon camera. She was shooting on M or manual. I suggested that she should never use Manual as making any adjustment … Continue reading →

Canada is a very big country, and not all of it is worth seeing. The country has ten provinces, from east to west: Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island (our maritime provinces, all bordering the Atlantic Ocean); Quebec … Continue reading →

LAOS Dec 12-28 2013 The previous border crossing from Chiang Khong, Thailand into Laos changed on the day I crossed. Instead of crossing the Mekong River by boat, the route changed to the New Bridge several kilometres south. After paying … Continue reading →

History. Before the French, British, Chinese and Siamese drew a line around it, Laos was a collection of disparate principalities subject to an ever-revolving cycle of war, invasion, prosperity and decay. In the 14th century, a Khmer backed Lao gave … Continue reading →