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Sightseeing in Tokyo: Taking a City Tour

by Mary Jo Manzanares on October 31, 2012

Downtown Tokyo at night

In a city as large and diverse as Tokyo, I knew I’d be overwhelmed without a city tour to help me get my bearings.  I needed to get to know the layout of the city and I needed more than the maps could provide me.  I had a long list of sights to see and [...]

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ANA’s 787 Dreamliner is a Traveler’s Dream

by Mary Jo Manzanares on October 16, 2012

Dreamliner launch day

When the opportunity came up to take the Boeing 787 Dreamliner out for a spin, plane-geek that I am jumped at the chance.  After all, living here in Seattle, home of Boeing, I’ve avidly followed all the news about the development and building of the Dreamliner – as well as all the tales of productions [...]

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Japanese Onsens: Five Faux Pas to Avoid

by Honor Dargan on September 14, 2011

Outdoor Japanese onsen at sunrise

Most of us have had them. Those travel faux pas moments that leave you feeling like the dumb foreigner instead of the seasoned traveler you set out to be. Japan is one of those countries that has a generous number of faux pas opportunities. They lurk around cultural corners waiting for you, the innocent visitor, [...]

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Sensational Singapore Sights

by Mary Jo Manzanares on May 2, 2011

Lookout Point at Sentosa – Singapore

Now one of the most prosperous countries in the world, the garden island of Singapore began as a British trading port in 1819. Overcoming economic and political devastation, Singapore transformed itself within the past 40 years, offering low taxes for investors, creating a first-class infrastructure; all with a focus on stable government and multi-cultural acceptance.  [...]

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A Stroll Through Ko Phi Phi

by The Travelers Way on April 19, 2011

Ko Phi Phi boat Thailand

The ferry from Phuket Town to Ko Phi Phi takes approximately 90 minutes.  It is a smooth ride, and soft drinks, beer, pineapple and other food are available at the snack bar. Up on the top deck, a giant throng of sweating passengers swill Chang Beers and chat eagerly about their vacation plans. About fifteen [...]

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