by Victor Block | Feb 23, 2013
Relaxing in a hot shower, walking to a nearby market to buy meat or strolling through a village may seem like commonplace occurrences. But in the African country of Uganda, these experiences are likely to be unlike life as you’re used to living it. For instance, the...
by Victor Block | Dec 15, 2012
In an area about the same size as Colorado, New Zealand offers more to-see’s and to-do’s than many much larger countries. That diversity is among the reasons why so many travelers place it high on their list of favorites. The trail traverses one of the most dense and...
by Victor Block | Oct 13, 2012
Even after spending several days luxuriating in the sun on Key West, the essence of the Florida destination eluded me. I had immersed myself in the tiny island’s history, wandered narrow streets lined by gingerbread houses, and taken in its intriguing sights. The...
by Victor Block | Dec 11, 2011
Automobiles clog city streets that were built for pedestrians and bicycles. Billboards that recently touted the benefits of socialism now advertise designer clothes and the latest electronic gadgets. Vendors sell dumplings, noodles and unidentifiable body parts of...
by Victor Block | Oct 22, 2011
“You expect me to climb that?” I asked Carlos, my guide on a morning outing in the Dominican Republic. “And then slide back down?” I added with trepidation in my voice. Reassured by our leader’s words of encouragement, but only slightly so, my wife Fyllis and I scaled...
