by Gary | Mar 28, 2022 | Travel
Hello, All, here I am back with my first Kaelson Travels blog post in more than two years. I begin by thanking you for following my travels. You have been in my thoughts all this time. I send loving thanks to Larry and Helene, whom I consider true jewels, for they are...
by Gary | Dec 11, 2023 | Travel
Gosh, I miss my sister Beth (aka Travel Companion Extraordinare.) Had she come along on this trip, Beth probably would have reined in some of my crazy wardrobe ideas. So, as I travel solo this time, I’ve had more time and opportunity to be moved by simple joys...
by Gary | Dec 6, 2023 | Travel
Greetings everyone from my ELEVENTH trip to Vietnam. I decided to spice it up this time with an adventure to Chiang Mai. The first few days of this trip were rain, rain, and more RAIN!! After a grand dinner of spring rolls wrapped in rice paper, spicy fried tofu,...
by Gary | Mar 31, 2022 | Travel
Writing this from somewhere over the Atlantic Ocean, after having finished watching my second movie on a 16+ hour flight. All in all, this trip proved to be exhilarating and exhausting at the same time. I might sum it up as a once in a lifetime experience. Meaning...
by Gary | Mar 30, 2022 | Travel
Fifteen minutes outside Dubai is the world’s deepest and largest underwater attraction, Deep Dive Dubai. Created for both professional and beginner divers to explore, this is a 180 foot deep plunge pool with nearly four million gallons of heated water. While I...
by Gary | Mar 29, 2022 | Travel
On arrival I spent the first two days at the St. Regis Dubai recovering from the brutal flight. As the initial inspiration for this trip was to visit EXPO 2020 Dubai UAE, I spent three days and two nights at Rove Expo 2020 Hotel. This Expo features pavilions from 192...
by Gary | Jun 16, 2020 | Travel
Friends and family gathered together in January 2020 at an old “familiar watering hole,” the Two Bunch Palms Oasis Resort outside Palm Springs. The property recently celebrated its 75th anniversary with substantial renovations. The adults-only resort provides a...
by Gary | Feb 19, 2020 | Travel
How many times have I been to Vietnam?! I had to go back through my Photos library to figure out the count. A bit amazing that I have so much history on this side of the planet– and this is just Vietnam. After counting trips, I realize this is my ninth visit to...
by Gary | Feb 15, 2020 | Travel
When I checked out of the Allegro Hoi An hotel, the whole staff came out singing happy birthday during breakfast. They had planned to do this on the 24th, but ended up celebrating...
by Gary | Feb 15, 2020 | Travel
Here now for my third visit, I have enjoyed seven days at the Allegro Hoi An Hotel. The staff has remained mostly the same over this time, they remember me and have truly made me feel at home. It’s a very comfortable boutique hotel with heritage design influences, and...
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