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A Day as a Tourist in Afghanistan

Posted on June 9, 2014March 9, 2016 by Joel Oleson

When I started planning my trip across Central Asia, I always had the idea that it would be fascinating to visit one of the most talked about places on the planet.  A place where tourists really don’t get.  In 12th century Spice Route Afghanistan was an important stop to visit the shrine of Ali, even…

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Bob Marley Tour of Jamaica

Bob Marley Adventure Guide to Reggae Jamaica

Posted on April 10, 2014April 21, 2014 by Joel Oleson

I’ve been wanting to go to Jamaica really bad.  When a few of my friends were asking when we’d go,  I knew I was going to be in Orlando and said why not?  At first I was planning on a dive, but most of my friends that were joining weren’t divers, so instead we made this…

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10 Must See Attractions In and Around Copenhagen Denmark the City of Cyclists

Posted on June 3, 2013June 3, 2013 by Joel Oleson

One of the best ways to see Copenhagen, Denmark is the way the locals do.  On the seat of a bike. Bicycles play a major role in the life of any local in Copenhagen. The bicycle is transportation for work, school, even night on the town with a date or night at the opera.  A…

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Chateau Frontenac

Walking tour of Quebec French Canada: 5 Things You Can NOT Miss!

Posted on May 27, 2013May 27, 2013 by Joel Oleson

Canada’s Castle – Chateau Frontenac 5 Things Not to Miss in Quebec City! 1. Chateau Frontenac – top of the hill. In all the pictures… this is the big amazing castle. 2. City Hall and Parliament building and and the nearby Wall with various entrances to the old city 3. Gates/Wall/Stronghold The Plains of Abraham…

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pyramids of chichen itza

Chichen Itza Mayan Masterpiece Pyramid Perfection and Wonder of the World (6 of 7)

Posted on April 25, 2012October 29, 2013 by Joel Oleson

This post is in a series of 7 posts on the 7 Wonders of the New World Great Wall of China – Sacrifice of a Nation Christ the Redeemer Statue – Religious Icon of Rio Brazil Taj Mahal – Sacred Mausoleum of Agra India Petra Jordan – Nabataean Cave City of the Desert Machu Picchu – Lost Sacred City of…

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Island in Bled Slovenia

Rediscovered Europe: Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia & Herzegovina

Posted on April 16, 2012August 15, 2013 by Joel Oleson

I had seen most of Western Europe when I visited the Balkans, but I wasn’t prepared for the beauty and raw elements of war I would see.  Mountain views, lakes and valleys that would rival the best of Switzerland, rivers that rival the beauty of Idaho’s and untouched wilderness, the bridge in Mostar rival the…

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Cave Houses and Ferry Chimneys

Cappadocia Turkey: Underground Cities and Cave Churches

Posted on April 6, 2012March 10, 2013 by Joel Oleson

When I first learned about Cappadocia, I was up late watching a late night Sci Fi show on Ancient Alien God theory.  The spokey of underground cities where 20,000 people could live in caves.  The spoke cave cities of 13 levels deep and how for thousands of years these caves had lasted time.  No one…

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