Rosetree Blown Glass Studio and Gallery on Algiers Point, Louisiana in the USA

Rosetree Blown Glass Studio and Gallery on Algiers Point, Louisiana in the USA

A short ferry ride from downtown New Orleans, across the Mississippi River will take you to Algiers Point.  Algiers Point is refreshingly quiet and full of pleasant experiences, such as the Rosetree Blow Glass Studio and Gallery.  The studio is housed in an old Art Deco movie house.  You can watch the artists in action and even purchase a one-of-a-kind, hand-made glass item.  

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Floating the Kampot River in Cambodia

Floating the Kampot River in Cambodia

For the ultimate in relaxation, visitors to southern Cambodia need look no further than the Kampot River. Running through the middle of charming French-colonial Kampot, the riverway is actually part of an estuary, mixing fresh and saltwater depending on the tide. It is easy to take in the ambiance from a comfy chair at any of the riverside guesthouses, but best experienced through a leisurely float.

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Sardegna (Sardinia), an Autonomous Region of Italia (Italy)

Sardegna (Sardinia), an Autonomous Region of Italia (Italy)

I drove zig zag across Sardinia, Italy to visit all the sites on my wish list.  There are 7,000 Nuraghi, or Nuraghic ruins throughout Sardinia.  The distinctive, cone-shaped stone towers dot the countryside.  Their history and purpose are impressive.  Near Alghero, is the Grotte Di Nettuno (Neptune’s Caves), which is well worth the drive.  The hike to the cave is a spectacular representation of Sardinia’s west coast.  A highlight of my trip.

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Southern Mexico Ruins of Yaxchilán

Southern Mexico Ruins of Yaxchilán

The jungle here is very dense and full of biodiversity. The ruins are strategically located inside a large river bend that surrounds this ancient city on three sides.  Many large temples can be explored here including a few large labyrinths (bring a flashlight).

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