Since the early 1900’s, the fascination of the Bonneville Salt Flats has been the home of inspired engineers, car builders, dreamers, races fans and movie producers. The Flats are about 12 miles (19 km) long and 5 miles (8 km) wide, with a crust of almost 5 ft (1.5m) thick at the center and less […]
Saigon – Thanh Pho Ho Chi Minh
When we think of the city named Saigon, the Vietnam War seems to be the predominate thought that comes to mind. Although the official name – as of 1976 – is Ho Chi Minh City, most Vietnamese and expats still refer to their city as Saigon. Buried deep in a rich and tumultuous history, the […]
The Golden Bridge (Cầu Vàng)
The Golden Bridge, (Vietnamese: Cầu Vàng) also known as the “Freedom Bridge” is a 490 foot (150 meter) pedestrian bridge in the Bà Nà Hills, roughly 15 miles (25km) west of Da Nang, Vietnam. Formerly the site of an American base during the Vietnam War, the imperial city and the mausoleum of China. After watching […]
Remembering The Killing Fields
As I’ve written many times before, this one is not going to be an exception. Throughout history, dictators and governments around the world have all thought at some point in time – for reasons I cannot understand – that they would rather rule over the ashes than to allow a thriving population. This is the […]
Remembering Corregidor
The Philippines is more than heavenly beaches and breathtaking natural attractions. This Southeast Asian nation, an archipelago comprising 7,107 islands, is one of the countries in the world brimming with a rich historical past. It has undergone centuries of colonialism before finally achieving a complete independence in 1945. Refer to a Philippine travel guide and […]