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Monkey La Las on Roatan, Bay Islands
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Monkey La Las on Roatan, Bay Islands

January 12, 2019 Joan Thompson 2 Comments Bay Islands, Monkey La Las, Roatan

Jungle canopies, beach bars, boat tours and Zen retreats; Roatan in the Bay Islands has it covered!

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Silk Road - Cycling in the Pamirs
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The Pamir Highway – A New Camino

October 24, 2018 Joan Thompson 7 Comments Cycling in Central Asia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, The Pamir Highway

Caminos are often pilgrimage routes reserved to those traversing Europe, to sites of sacred relics and religious significance. A long and difficult trip through the Pamir Mountains in Central Asia denotes a pilgrimage on the legendary Silk Road.

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Bouncing Hearts of Bhutan
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Teaching in Bhutan: Bouncing and Singing Hearts

June 10, 2018 Joan Thompson 4 Comments Bhutan Canada Foundation, Teaching in Bhutan

When educating the minds of our youth, we must not forget to educate their hearts. An e-mail from Lobesa Lower

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Happiness is a Place
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Bhutan: Happiness is a Place

June 3, 2018 Joan Thompson 0 Comments Bhutan, Gross National Happiness, Tsetchu
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Hvar, Croatia: Sunshine and Klapa Music
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Hvar, Croatia: Sunshine and Klapa Music

May 15, 2018 Joan Thompson 0 Comments Hvar, klapa music

A heavenly reprieve to the glowering skies and drivers of Italy, Hvar, Croatia offers us that quiet medieval village by the sea we had been dreaming about…..

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Verdun, Somme, Vimy
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Montsec and Vimy Monuments: Poignant Remembrances

April 29, 2018 Joan Thompson 0 Comments France, Vimy, World War I

World War I was one of the deadliest conflicts in human history, with many of battles fought in France. Visiting just two of the monuments – Montsec and Vimy – that pay tribute to those lives list, can be a powerfully humble experience.

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Greek refugee camp
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Greek Refugee Camp: Hiya’s Hair

April 1, 2018 Joan Thompson 4 Comments Greek refugee camp, Syrian refugees

                  I open the small gate into the Greek refugee camp and wave a greeting to the various ‘gatekeepers’

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Medical emergencies while travelling
Waxing Lyrical World Travels 

Medical Emergencies while Travelling: Relax and Enjoy the Adventure!

March 25, 2018 Joan Thompson 0 Comments medical on the road

Medical Emergencies while Travelling in Unfamiliar Countries Most of us are loathe to think about medical emergencies while travelling.  Falling

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A week in Cape Town
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A Week in Cape Town: Mountains, Mandela & Minstrel Day

February 25, 2018April 2, 2018 Joan Thompson 0 Comments Cape Town, Desmund Tutu, Robben Island, Table Mountain

A startingly beautiful city, Cape Town is also home to a vibrant street culture and stirring historical past. You will stand in awe of this city and its people.

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South African highlights - Lesotho women
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South African Highlights: Four Week Adventure with Intrepid Travel

February 18, 2018 Joan Thompson 2 Comments Intrepid, Lesotho, South Africa, Swaziland

           Unpacking South African highlights after touring cross-country with Intrepid Travel is not a walk in

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