by Marybeth Bond | Aug 29, 2012 | Featured
We gasped in awe at the first glimpse of the well-preserved Inca ruins standing regally under a piercingly blue sky. Live updates at: https://www.facebook.com/marybeth.bond.7
by Marybeth Bond | Aug 29, 2012 | Travel
Where is Machu Picchu? Somewhere in South America, right? I’ll admit Machu Picchu’s exact location was a bit fuzzy to me before we visited last month. This world famous Inca city is located in Peru in the Cusco Region nestled among gigantic mountains...
by Marybeth Bond | Aug 28, 2012 | Japan, ASIA, Travel
The intriguing history and beautiful traditions of Kyoto, the cultural capital of Japan, stretch back over 12 centuries, but how does a first-time visitor choose which to see among the Kyoto’s 1,600 Buddhist temples and 400 Shinto shrines? April Orcutt describes...
by Marybeth Bond | Aug 25, 2012 | Japan, ASIA, Travel
To get the true feeling of traditional Japanese culture… as it’s evolved over the centuries stay in a small inn called a ryokan. The key word that goes with “ryokan” is “service.” I certainly received the best and most personal hotel service I’ve ever had in two...
by Marybeth Bond | Aug 25, 2012 | Peru, SOUTH & CENTRAL AMERICA, Travel
My family and I always learn so much on a trip, especially if we have a good guide. On our recent Peru trip, Ernesto, our very-well educated, and friendly guide, gave us A crash course in Pre-Columbian History and Andean cultures. Story telling makes history come...