http://www.trcb.com/en-Us60Sat, 26 May 2012 12:07:00 ESTCopyright 2012 Ben Pate, TRCB.com All Right Reservedhttp://www.trcb.com/travel/travelogues/panama-fishing-charters-can-mean-the-break-of-your-dreams-55151.htmFor the confirmed fisherman, nothing beats a trip where you can just fish. And, for the ideal trip, Panama fishing charters are the excellent way to go.Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/travel/travelogues/panama-fishing-charters-can-mean-the-break-of-your-dreams-55151.htmTRCB.comTravel / Travelogueshttp://www.trcb.com/travel/travelogues/pushkar-chaos-camels-sadhus-snake-charmers-lepers-and-little-blue-boys-dressed-as-lord-shiva-43925.htmI entered the bizarre world of of the Pushkar Fair: Camels, sadhu holy men, pilgrims, touts, tourists, snake charmers, lepers and little blue boys dressed as the Hindu god Lord Shiva. They were all there. The full moon of November brings a bit of insanity to the local atmosphere--fireworks, glitter, Rajasthani fashionistas--all side-by-side with the filth. But that's India . . .Mon, 07 Feb 2011 15:56:58 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/travel/travelogues/pushkar-chaos-camels-sadhus-snake-charmers-lepers-and-little-blue-boys-dressed-as-lord-shiva-43925.htmTRCB.comTravel / Travelogueshttp://www.trcb.com/travel/travelogues/bizarre-hanoi-impressions-vodka-embalmed-serpents-and-a-mythical-giant-tortoise-43913.htmThe giant, mythical tortoise rallied himself from deep slumber at a depth far below the surface of the mysterious, murky waters of Lake Hoan Kiem positioned smack in the center of bustling Hanoi. The old turtle chuckled to himself . . . some locals didn't think he existed. But many of his adherents ascribed to him god-like powers. Truth be it, he reveled in this euphoria. A sub-surface crab had just clinched its pinchers into his leg. Ouch!So this magnificent tortoise knew what was real . . . Mon, 07 Feb 2011 15:31:35 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/travel/travelogues/bizarre-hanoi-impressions-vodka-embalmed-serpents-and-a-mythical-giant-tortoise-43913.htmTRCB.comTravel / Travelogueshttp://www.trcb.com/travel/travelogues/rajasthani-splendor-an-ethereal-maharaja-floating-palace--43926.htmThe ethereal white palace seemed to float on the water's surface. Shimmering twilight reflections gracefully danced across my mind and across the idyllic Lake Pichola. When you sit at the lake's edge and the approaching night sky slips into hues of mauve and deep blue, it's easy to let yourself be transported to another time--one of painted elephants and maharajas and royal floating palaces and extravagance you might only have dreamed about. This is only one of Rajasthan's magical cities . . .Mon, 07 Feb 2011 13:31:07 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/travel/travelogues/rajasthani-splendor-an-ethereal-maharaja-floating-palace--43926.htmTRCB.comTravel / Travelogueshttp://www.trcb.com/travel/travelogues/myanmar-magical-impressions-glittering-temples-and-lotus-flowers-rising-from-murky-waters-43923.htmI persevered in my quest to conquer the slopes of Mount Kyaiktiyo in southern Myanmar. It wasn't a mountain to be approached lightly. Mon, 07 Feb 2011 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/travel/travelogues/myanmar-magical-impressions-glittering-temples-and-lotus-flowers-rising-from-murky-waters-43923.htmTRCB.comTravel / Travelogueshttp://www.trcb.com/travel/travelogues/a-recount-of-the-madeiran-catastrophe-of-early-2010-43587.htmThe forces of nature can be unremittingly devastating. The results life-changing. How did one mid-Atlantic island react when faced with its challenge?Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/travel/travelogues/a-recount-of-the-madeiran-catastrophe-of-early-2010-43587.htmTRCB.comTravel / Travelogueshttp://www.trcb.com/travel/travelogues/important-weather-information-when-travelling-to-asia-41200.htmA walking tour in Asian countries is best to experience the culture, but not with heavy rains. Here is some weather information and tips on the best times to travel to Asia. Sun, 09 Jan 2011 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/travel/travelogues/important-weather-information-when-travelling-to-asia-41200.htmTRCB.comTravel / Travelogueshttp://www.trcb.com/travel/travelogues/teaching-english-with-epik-in-korea-30906.htmThis is an article about the challenges we face as teachers in Korea. Making the move can be incredibly rewarding, but at the same time immensely difficult. I will find my recommendation for which organization to go with if you choose to teach in Korea.Fri, 03 Dec 2010 18:01:16 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/travel/travelogues/teaching-english-with-epik-in-korea-30906.htmTRCB.comTravel / Travelogues