Winnipeg Free Press

In Japan, but off the map

No pain, no gain. My back and shoulders are roasting, but I won't budge from the scalding Ibusuki sand baths until my Japanese friend caves. Updated 1:32 PM 05/17/08

1. Ancient refuge

   HULA VALLEY, ISRAEL -- To your left are the rolling green hills of the Galilee; to your right, a snow-capped mountain of Syria named Hermon. Updated 3:49 PM 05/10/08

2. Best of East and West

   Expect the serendipitous in sultry and glittering Hong Kong - that marvelous metropolis of high technology and ultra expensive real estate with a population of some seven million people located on China's southeast coast next to the South China Sea. Updated 12:30 AM 05/03/08

3. Vietnam opens its doors

   HUE, Vietnam - "You're vacationing WHERE?!" Expect that response from people when you tell them your plans. Then expect to be bowled-over by Vietnam's friendly people, its beauty and its bargains. Updated 12:30 AM 04/12/08

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