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This detailed index directs you to article, blog posts, images, and videos that are all the work of travel writer Carole Terwilliger Meyers.
Asia
China
ARTICLE-Best Souvenirs of China
Beijing-Here and There
VIDEO-climbing up the Great Wall
VIDEO-climbing down the Great Wall
VIDEO-humanity pours through a gate in Forbidden City
VIDEO-Peking Duck carved in Beijing
Chengdu-Here and There
VIDEO-antique pepper grinder turns dried red peppers into ground pepper
VIDEO-not many things are cuter than a baby panda
VIDEO-panda eating bamboo
VIDEO-pandas doing what pandas do best
VIDEO-red pandas eating
VIDEO-Qin Shan Zhai Restaurant performers
Hong Kong-ARTICLE-Traveling Solo
Jiuzhaigou Valley-Here and There
VIDEO-sesame candy pounders in Tibetan village
VIDEO-travertine pools at Huanglong National Scenic Reserve in China
VIDEO-waterfall at Jiuzhaigou Valley national park in Sichuan, China
Shanghai-Here and There
VIDEO-Shanghai Maglev Train boarding and takeoff
VIDEO-Shanghai Maglev Train accelerates to full speed in real time
VIDEO-silk cocoons get soaked
Wencheng
VIDEO-Chinese dancers sing about fresh air
VIDEO-Chinese kung fu expert demo
VIDEO-traditional local dance of Wencheng, China
VIDEO-traditional tai chi
VIDEO-zany Peking Opera singer
Wenzhou–Here and There
ARTICLE-Why haven’t you heard of this captivating Chinese city of 14 million?
VIDEO-boat crosses river in Shizhiyan Cliff Scenic Spot
VIDEO-Chinese rice dough is a lot like play doh
VIDEO-Dongyuan Printing Village set-up demo
VIDEO-Nanxi River bamboo rafting-part 1
VIDEO-Nanxi River bamboo rafting–part 2
VIDEO-spectacular foggy dessert pudding
VIDEO-why hand-pulled noodles cost more
Xi’an-Here and There
Indonesia
Bali–Here and There
VIDEO-Batubulan Village-barong creature cavorts in Indonesian dance
VIDEO-Batubulan Village-women perform exotic Indonesian dance
VIDEO-Jatiluwih rice terraces-separating out rice from stalks. 1
VIDEO-Jatiluwih rice terraces-separating out rice from stalks. 2
VIDEO-Taman Nusa Indonesian cultural park-traditional music & costume of Java
VIDEO-Vasanti Seminyak Resort Bali-traditional Indonesian music in lobby
Flores Island-Here and There
VIDEO-Melo Village-men sing and dance
VIDEO-Melo Village-musical greeting from women
VIDEO-Melo Village-traditional stick dance
Komodo Island
Japan
Japan-Here and There
Aomori
VIDEO-Japanese marten fetches dinner in the snow
VIDEO-snow plow at work in snowiest area of the world-Japan!
Nagano Prefecture
VIDEO-noon gongs and bells peal out at Zenkoji Temple’s main hall
VIDEO-snow monkeys grooming beside hot springs and atop webcam
VIDEO-snow monkeys grooming in natural hot springs
VIDEO-snow monkeys busy grooming at Jigokudani Yaen Koen Snow Monkey Park
VIDEO-snow monkeys monkeying around the hot springs in Japan
Sendai
VIDEO-beautiful snowing scene at Miyagiko Distillery
VIDEO-colorful Japanese fan dance
VIDEO-female musician wearing kimono performs on the traditional instrument Tsugaru-jamisen
VIDEO-four female musicians wearing kimono perform on the traditional instrument Tsugaru-jamisen
Tokyo
VIDEO-sleek bullet train arrives at Tokyo station
VIDEO-the long kiss goodbye, or two bullet trains disengage in Japan
VIDEO-vending machine dispenses miniature dog souvenir in Tokyo
Taiwan
ARTICLE-8 reasons to fall in love with Taiwan
Taiwan-Here and There
TAIPEI
VIDEO-Changing of the guards at National Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall
Yuchi Township
VIDEO-river in Taroko Gorge National Park, Hualien
VIDEO-fountain at Wenwu Temple, Sun Moon Lake
VIDEO-Dageeli Tribe Restaurant, Hualien
VIDEO-Taiwan Lantern Festival
VIDEO-Taiwanese ice cream game at Chun restaurant, Yilan
Thailand
Thailand-Here and There
Ayutthaya-Here and There
VIDEO-elephant painting and munching
VIDEO-Thai food vendor mixing green crepe dough
VIDEO-Thai food vendor making green crepes
Bangkok-Here and There
ARTICLE-Thai massage at Wat Pho Temple
VIDEO-Temple of Reclining Buddha-dropping coins in bowls
VIDEO-Thai kickboxing fight dance
VIDEO-Thai puppetry show
Chiang Mai-Here and There
VIDEO-morning market
VIDEO-novice monks receive morning offering
Phuket-Here and There
VIDEO-approaching the scene at James Bond Island
VIDEO-cashew factory
VIDEO-how to ream a coconut
South Pacific
Fiji
FIJI-Here and There
Viti Levu-Here and There
VIDEO-Kula Eco Park-retired TV star Charlie the cockatoo
VIDEO-Lawai Village-ladies perform fan dance
VIDEO-Mana Island Resort-arrival
VIDEO-Outrigger-bula! guy says hello
VIDEO-Outrigger-employees sing good-bye, Fiji farewell song “Isa Lei”
VIDEO-Outrigger-firewalkers
VIDEO-Radisson Bleu Resort-arrival bula drum
VIDEO-Radisson Bleu Resort-lighting the tiki torches
VIDEO-Rony’s voice is truly and instrument of wonder
VIDEO-Shangri-La Resort-Drum Story pt.1
VIDEO-Shangri-La Resort-Drum Story pt.2
VIDEO-Shangri-La Resort-Drum Story pt. 3
Taveuni Island-Here and There
ARTICLE-Crowing about Fiji
VIDEO-church choir
VIDEO-how to grate a coconut
VIDEO-how to husk a coconut
VIDEO-how to open a coconut
VIDEO-how to put foods in a lovo oven
VIDEO-how to wrap chickens beautifully for the lovo oven
VIDEO-paved road ramble through the jungle
VIDEO-paved road ramble along the coast
VIDEO-Southern Blowhole
VIDEO-Tavoro Waterfalls-swimming
VIDEO-Waitavala waterslide-getting to the starting point
VIDEO-Waitavala waterslide-sliding down the rest
VIDEO-Vuna Village-kava root presentation to acting chief
Yasawa Island
VIDEO-just another day in paradise
VIDEO-smooth landing on grass runway
VIDEO-smooth takeoff from grass runway
VIDEO-wiggling kids in church
New Zealand
Holland American Cruise (free login required)
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