The “Crazy House” of Da Lat (originally the “Moon House”) is a maze of tunnels and narrow, sometimes dangerous, staircases. Admission was only 40,000 VND each (less than US$2), and well worth it. The place is surreal; one online review said it was like something out of a Dr.… Read More Crazy House (Da Lat, Vietnam)
“Star Wart” has 35,000 super power. “Star Wart” is restricted to persons older than 16 years. “Star Wart” might just be the perfect gift! [click on image for full post]
When my family first moved to Casablanca, we lived in a hotel for a week while we shopped around for an apartment to rent. I was five years old. There are a few details that I remember: that the hotel was near the train station, which was near the harbor. I remember the stairwell, and… Read More Postcolonial something-or-other
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Seoul is an extremely traveler-friendly city. There are enough English-language signs so that non-Hangul readers can figure out where they need to go, or how to get there. There are multi-lingual tourist information agents in red vests whose job it is to stand, or stroll, in popular visiting spots and answer questions. Sometimes they are… Read More Convenience and comfort in Korea…and especially toilets
