Category Archives: water

Bali’s Kuta Beach

Posted on September 29, 2019 by jewelsworldtravels

I checked off another bucket list destination that was made possible because I am living in Asia. DH didn’t want to go because Bali has had some incidents in the past few years- volcanic eruption, earthquake/tsunami. I wasn’t worried, plus, … Continue reading →

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Elephants

Posted on February 10, 2019 by jewelsworldtravels

Part of my time on Phuket was spent at the Green Elephant Sanctuary. This is an ethical retirement home for elephants. They aren’t chained up, and you don’t ride them. We started by feeding them. They eat all day long! … Continue reading →

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Phuket – Pearl of Andaman Sea

Posted on February 10, 2019 by jewelsworldtravels

I haven’t done many beach vacations, and my week on Phuket was one of my favorites. We stayed at a lovely resort that had its own beach. But I spent most of my time in the infinity pool. I like … Continue reading →

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The Daily Post: Wind

Posted on July 29, 2016 by jewelsworldtravels

It was not a windy day last October when my Viking River cruise visited Kinderdijk, Netherlands. We toured a windmill to see how a family lives and works in the area. It is a life very different from mine. It … Continue reading →

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Passau Germany

Posted on October 1, 2015 by jewelsworldtravels

Thursday 1st October Passau is our first stop in Germany. And is the only place in the world where three rivers – Ilz, Danube, Inn – come together. This is where our ship is docked. We are spending the night here … Continue reading →

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Wave against sea ice

Posted on December 13, 2014 by jewelsworldtravels

The color of the water in the Tracy Arm was unlike anything I had ever seen before. Check out the wave hitting this piece of sea ice. Hint: you might want to scroll fast.

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Peterhof Palace

Posted on December 10, 2014 by jewelsworldtravels

I got an early holiday gift – pictures from a trip I took 18 months ago that I thought were lost. I am very excited about these pictures in particular. Peterhof is a series of palaces and gardens located in … Continue reading →

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Maui’s Black Sand Beach

Posted on November 14, 2014 by jewelsworldtravels

Maui has many great features and a black sand beach is one of them.  The one I visited was off the Hana Highway, which is a must-do when on Maui. (Hana Hwy note: do NOT take your rental car off … Continue reading →

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Piazzas in Rome

Posted on November 13, 2014 by jewelsworldtravels

There are lots of piazzas in Rome. Not pizzas, well…. there are lots of those too, but this isn’t about food. You can’t wander around Rome without walking through piazzas. Some are small, and some are large. And lots of … Continue reading →

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Juneau and Whale Watching

Posted on September 2, 2014 by jewelsworldtravels

Juneau is the capital of Alaska and has a population of approximately 33,000. There are no roads that connect Juneau with North America. Most arrive by air or by boat. I arrived via boat – the Grand Princess cruise ship. … Continue reading →

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