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60Sri Lanka - Our Travelogue, Part 2 of 3
by lavenderstreak
Our driver wisely recommended that we go either early in the morning or in the late afternoon. There are lots of steps to climb and it is very hot. Admission to the caves is US$10 per person, payable in... published 8 months ago
63A Southeast Asia Travelogue, Part 2
by lavenderstreak
Bangkok is our home away from home in SE Asia. It's a very practical gateway to this part of the world. Often the least expensive flights from the US to SE Asia terminate in Bangkok. It's a great... published 9 months ago
62How To Spend A Day In Luang Prabang, Laos
by lavenderstreak
My partner and I visited Luang Prabang in December, 2002. This is my journal entry on 12/6/02. Re-reading it fills me with warm memories and makes me yearn to go back. I know I will someday. Journal entry We... published 8 months ago
69I Love My Lumix DMC-TZ5
by lavenderstreak
About a month ago I decided to buy a small digital camera for taking pictures while on travel. Carrying my large Nikon D70s has become too much of a burden. I got a recommendation for a Lumix from a friend and... published 4 months ago
67How To Create & Play DVDs At High Speed
by lavenderstreak
Most training programs are taught using videos now. This is wonderful, except for one thing - the amount of time required to watch all of the videos. I have found a way to play DVDs back at an accelerated... published 8 months ago
64How to Stop Comment Spam On Your Wordpress Blogs
by lavenderstreak
Why Akismet? Akismet is a plugin that gets installed by default when you install Wordpress. I did not immediately activate it when I first installed my Wordpress blogs about 6 months ago because I didn't... published 8 months ago
68Why Visit Sri Lanka? Part 1 of 3
by lavenderstreak
Sri Lanka is famous for its beautiful beaches and many visitors go simply to enjoy the sun, the sand and the water. Sri Lanka was the second area of the world to receive Buddhism after India, making Sri Lanka... published 8 months ago
66What Is My True Purpose In Life?
by lavenderstreak
I am blank. Is my purpose to help others? When I was young I used to run away a lot. Everything scared me. When I got a little older and had thicker skin, I bugged people to be my friend or to love me because... published 8 months ago
78How To Visit the Grand Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Bangkok, Thailand
by lavenderstreak
This is the premier site to visit in Bangkok. Not only is it visually stunning, it also encapsulates so much of the Thai culture. Getting There The best way to get to the Grand Palace and Temple of the... published 8 months ago
69A Southeast Asia Travelogue, Part 1
by lavenderstreak
We are independent travelers who have fallen in love with Southeast Asia. Through this hub we hope to give you a taste of what makes us return to this part of the world year after year after year. Each trip,... published 9 months ago
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