Benin, cradle of the voodoo religion!
Benin. Read our previous country posting: “Belize, which has it all : Mayas, beaches, jungles, barrier reef!” COUNTRY ROLL No 20 : Benin, cradle of the voodoo religion in French West Africa! Photo Dan Kitwood/GettyImages Read our related posting: “Best of Benin food: Ago Glain with Pili Pili, a mouthful just to pronounce…
How to get really close to the Giant Panda bears!
Giant Panda Bears. The Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding on the outskirts of Chengdu in the Sichuan province of China is one of the best locations in the world to get exposed to the giant pandas (called giant only to distinguish them from the smaller red pandas). More than one million visitors per…
Maryland Blue Crabs on the shores of Chesapeake Bay!
Maryland Blue Crabs. The table we had reserved for lunch had been prepared before our arrival at the Crab & Steak House restaurant. The table was now fully covered by a large sheet of brown paper, and a large bucket, a large roll of paper, mallets, forks and knives were laid out on the…
Israel’s Legendary King David Hotel
The King David Hotel in Jerusalem, the most famous hotel in Israel in the most historic city in the world! Walking into the historic King David Hotel overlooking the Old City of Jerusalem is like taking a giant step back into history. The 20-foot high ceiling and elegant furnishings evoke a bygone era of grandeur,…
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