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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.

Part 2 of our Six Week Southeast Vacation- Vietnam

“Returning to my re-curing nightmare”, PTSD Maker. Like I stated in my first blog about this trip to Asia, it was not in the plans originally, which was just going to Thailand. I had visited Thailand four times in the … Continue reading

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The Journey….My return to Southeast Asia

The beginning of our six country journey from Belize, Central America….My Home. This blog will take you on a journey encompassing six countries over a five week period. Twenty years ago, wife Marsha and I were planning a trip to … Continue reading

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My Next Adventure….Southeast Asia…At Last

With last Novembers month in South America behind us, the decision on our next adventure took us into debates on the “bucket list”, and where was next. Marsha has always wanted to go to the Scandinavian Countries, I yearn to … Continue reading

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Maya Beach, Belize….The New “Top Destination”

Known for it’s beautiful beaches, handful of small resorts and restaurants, and the feel of a quiet safe community, Maya Beach has morphed into a key destination in Belize for not only tourists but Expats as well. Over the past … Continue reading

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Visiting Vietnam, Cambodia, Bali and Thailand in the planning stage.

Our next journey will take us to Asia, October 2023. “When one door closes, another door opens”, that’s the way of life and also the way of people who love traveling the world. Our adventures in South America last October … Continue reading

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South America Journey…Buenos Aires / Iguaza Falls

We saved the “Best for Last”. On Saturday the 22nd of October we checked out of Mendoza Wine Country, and headed by air to Buenos Aires for the final leg of our South America Journey. We will be in Buenos … Continue reading

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South America Journey….Finally arriving in Mendoza, Argentina……Malbec Wine Heaven.

A week in Mendoza, Argentina Wine Country Our flights ( yes flights) from Lima, Peru to Mendoza, Argentina was probably the worst and only hard travel day. Originally, I had planned to fly us to Mendoza via Chili, which could … Continue reading

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South America Journey Part Four, Cusco

“I thought Guinea Pigs were just pets”? Putting the exciting Machu Picchu adventure behind us, we boarded the Expedition Peru Rail Train from Machu Picchu to Poroy ( Cusco Peru).Again we totally enjoyed this trip in the upgraded train, with … Continue reading

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South America Journey, Part 3, Machu Picchu

Chris our guide….and The Jewel of Peru…Machu Picchu The Sacred Valley turned out to be one of the best discoveries for us in our journey throughout Peru. The history of the Inca People, the temples, homes and fortresses they built … Continue reading

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Part 2, South America Journey, Sacred Valley, Peru

A country of “un-expected pleasures”. Map of Sacred Valley and towns leading to Machu Picchu We checked out of the Doubletree in Iquitos on Thursday the 6 of October, headed to the local airport for our flights to Cusco, Peru. … Continue reading

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