Story by Virginia McManigal, 29 May 2008
My aunt, Virginia Green, wrote this article/essay in 1947, when she returned from a 5-day visit to Cuba. Virginia, now 92 yrs., says it was before Castro and "in between revolutions".
Photo by Lorenzo Menendez, 15 February 2008
Sunset at Joshua Tree National Park
Photo by Lorenzo Menendez, 28 May 2008
a painted sign on the ledge of the hoover dam. not something that you would want to ignore as it is a LOOOONG way down.
Photo by Susan Ranney, 25 May 2008
A traditional, rice barge houseboat provides an excellent way to get to the Kumarakom Lake Resort.
Photo by Dave Smurthwaite, 20 May 2008
Bird's eye shot of falls and wooden walkways
Photo by Frans & Claire van der Lee, 13 May 2008
Who wears short shorts? Unwelcome guests to temples around Ninh Binh, Vietnam apparently.
Photo by Lizzie Morrison, 7 May 2008
Story by Tobias Peciva, 8 May 2008
Vietnamese snake wine is used to impress tourists and increase libido. Unfortunately, the taste doesn't quite live up to the marketing hype.
Photo by Todd Lappin, 4 April 2008
An anxious fan at AT&T Park, with the LA Dodgers beating the SF Giants, 4-3 in the bottom of the 5th inning.
Story by Sloan Schang, 16 April 2008
Quick! Name three great American landmarks irresistible to tourists.