The Seychelles is and island nation off the coast of Africa in the Indian Ocean known for its beautiful beaches, crystal clear water and natural beauty. It is also the richest nation in Africa as measured by GDP per capita. Of course it helps to have a vibrant tourism sector, fisheries that yield export dollars…
Category: Travel
Every Journey has a Beginning
And this one began with a list of countries visited and a much longer list of destinations not yet explored. By 4 people, looking for options for an upcoming trip that would result in new experiences for us all. One of our group has been working on visiting the 100 couuntries required to join the…
Sea Days
You look at the itinerary, and you see three sea days in a row; you need not fear that you will waste away from boredom. If the weather cooperates you could plop yourself in a lounge chair on deck; this ship has several pools, hot tubs and a sun terrace. Waiters will bring food and…
7th Continent
It’s been awhile fellow explorers, but Explorer Barb is back on the road (or really the air and the seas). This time we have made our way down under where it is summer, the people are friendly and have lovely accents. After a long, long time on planes we landed in Sydney where we had…
Alaska is Cool
Alaska is cool. Except when it’s cold, frigid, or during our visit to Denali National Park where it was hot enough to feel the permafrost melting. Low 80’s didn’t seem hot to folks from Phoenix, where it was then 120, but that’s about as warm as it gets. Climate change and melting permafrost have had…
Blackberry Farm
Yes, finally something new. Explorer Barb has not been doing much exploreing. At least not geographically. After writing about visiting Antarctica on a French ship, a post on local attractions did not seem very exciting. Or I have just been lazy. You pick. Anyway… Blackberry Farm, 4,200 acres of sheer bliss, adjoining the Great Smoky…
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