The 15th-century Rathaus is one of the key landmarks of this old town.

Mining a World of Gems in North Carolina
Marilyn Jones visits a fun attraction where visitors can ‘mine’ gems from all over

The 15th-century Rathaus is one of the key landmarks of this old town.

Marilyn Jones visits a fun attraction where visitors can ‘mine’ gems from all over

The views from Mountain Tower in Hot Springs is pretty spectacular. But the clippings of a local student who achieved great fame in his life are the surprise

A small bird that boarded our ship without a ticket and kept us company for a few days while sailing the Pacific Ocean.

Rubber ducks are everywhere, but this Amsterdam store has the most I’ve seen anywhere!

The Asiatic black bear is a vulnerable species. DrFumblefinger visits a bear rescue center Laos.

A delicious BAKED cheesecake with a proper shortcrust base at Schloss Heinitzburg in Windhoek on our last full day here.

The male Namibian Rock Agama has an iridescent blue body and a bright orange head and tail. The females look

You find restaurants/inns that offer German cuisine – or an African version thereof – in many places in Namibia. This