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About storiesbygary

I am a Freelance Writer / Photographer, living in Belize, Central America. I create travel related articles from around the globe, for international magazines, blogs and websites and my own published books.

Reminissing Our Awesome 2025 European Vacation

Posted on January 19, 2026 by storiesbygary

Our 2025 European Vacation was exceptional, with some countries repeat visits and some to areas we had not visited yet, but yearned to. The two top “new adventures” were Sicily and Vienna, Austria. I do have to say that after … Continue reading →

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My Christmas 1968…Republic of Vietnam

Posted on December 22, 2024 by storiesbygary

I woke up this morning at about 3 AM in a “dream / nightmare” of a time, place, and experience I have fought hard to forget, Vietnam. It has actually been many years now since I re-lived my experiences in … Continue reading →

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9 European Countries in 6 Weeks

Posted on December 2, 2024 by storiesbygary

Chapter 2- On to The Scottish Highlands Our route in the Scottish Highlands We were very excited to start our five day tour of the Scottish Highlands with Rabbies Tours out of Edinburgh, Scotland. A few years ago when we … Continue reading →

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9 European Countries in 6 Weeks….

Posted on September 26, 2024 by storiesbygary

Chapter One……Off to Miami Beach, then England, then Ireland 🙂 This was the end of the trip flight, KLM Airlines, Amsterdam to Panama. First Class all the way. 🙂 This adventure started with the idea of returning to Scotland and … Continue reading →

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Business Spotlight….The Placencia Yacht Club, Placencia, Belize

Posted on March 11, 2024 by storiesbygary

Location, Location, Location, Does the Placencia Yacht Club Nail that ! Although it feels like a lot longer, the Placencia Yacht Club has only been open for a little over two years now. With its commanding view of Placencia Harbor, … Continue reading →

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Part five of our six week Asia Tour- Phuket / AoNang, Krabi

Posted on February 1, 2024 by storiesbygary

Exploring some of the most beautiful beaches and waters in the world. We had decided to end our Southeast Asia experience on the Southern Beaches and Islands of Thailand, a relaxing final week before heading back to the beaches of … Continue reading →

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Part-Five of our six-week Asia Tour- Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Posted on January 22, 2024 by storiesbygary

The Land of exotic food, spices, countryside, elephants and smiles.     Bangkok Airport Although I could have stayed in Bangkok longer, it was time to move onto our next adventure in Thailand, Chiang Mai, somewhere new to me. I was very … Continue reading →

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Part Four of our Six-Week Asia Tour…. Bangkok, Thailand

Posted on January 12, 2024 by storiesbygary

      Bangkok City, Attractions. The excitement I felt the morning we left for the Siem Riep Airport was well beyond belief, as this was what I had been waiting for now, over 30 years, for my return. We had heard that … Continue reading →

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Placencia, Belize….Central America…Your Perfect Retirement Destination.

Posted on January 4, 2024 by storiesbygary

Absolutely, Placencia, Belize, offers a picturesque setting that makes it an idyllic retirement destination. Here’s a blog exploring why this stunning locale stands out for retirees seeking tranquility, adventure, and a high quality of life. Paradise Found: Placencia, Belize – … Continue reading →

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Part 3 of our six week Southeast Tour….Cambodia

Posted on December 22, 2023 by storiesbygary

Well….I got thru re-visiting Vietnam pretty well, let’s see how I do in Cambodia ? img_9091 It’s been fifty years since my “visit’s” to Cambodia, where I never visited any of the major villages or cities. I only saw mountaintops … Continue reading →

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