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The Peak Tram

The Tram (thumb) With seven million annual visitors, the Peak Tram is one of Hong Kong's staple tourist experiences - or traps - depending on your perspective.  You can get to it by taking the MTR to the Central stop, and walking to the tram station at Garden Road.  The tram ride experience begins with a long line at the base to buy tickets.  If you [...]

Lake Tahoe in Twilight

 (thumb) Views of Lake Tahoe from its north shore at twilight in August.  While the area is famous for its skiing during the winter, it is actually an amazing destination during the summer as well.  The scenery is gorgeous, the water is warm enough to swim in without a body suit (though still chilly), and the crowds are (relatively) scarce.  [...]

cedar tree mountains

 (thumb) A view of Lebanon's unique cedar tree mountains...

ancient monastery

 (thumb) A 300-year old Maronite Monastery built into a steep mountain. It is cut off from the outside world and the only way up is a trek on foot through the mountain.

lake tahoe

Town Center (thumb) We drove to Reno via Lake Tahoe last thanksgiving and stopped over for a couple of days. It really was awesome. This is the time right before the snow blankets the mountains and ski slopes so you can ride up on the gondolas and admire the scenery.These photos are at the Heavenly Ski resort. Be sure to take a jacket though!

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