Bali, Island of the Gods
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Bali, Island of the Gods

Bali, the Island of the Gods, with its varied landscape of hills, mountains, rugged coastlines and sandy beaches, lush rice terraces and barren volcanic hillsides all providing a picturesque backdrop to its colorful, deeply spiritual and unique culture, stakes a serious claim to be paradise on earth. With world-class surfing and diving, a large number…

In China, foot binding slowly slips into history
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In China, foot binding slowly slips into history

FOREIGN EXCHANGE Reprinted from a LA Times story I thought was really interesting In the village of Liuyi, China, there are only about 30 women left who followed a once-common tradition that was painful but also bonded mothers and daughters. But the eyes are drawn to Fu’s deformed feet and the tiny, ornate shoes on…

Goodwill Travel

Goodwill Travel

When it comes to traveling I truly believe that everyone can find one place on their trip to do good, give back or just take the time to help. Since my kids could sit up I have traveled with them and we always spend a day doing something for someone else. Now that they are…