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| Title and Date | Location | |
 Chengs' World-Wide Odyssey Jun 04 '06 | The World | |
 The Blessings Fund Jun 04 '06 "What is the Blessings Fund?" | Vancouver, British Columbia | |
Chengs' Itinerary Jun 19 '06 "This will be our itinerary for the next 10-1/2 months:" | Vancouver, British Columbia | |
First Stop - London Jun 20 '06 "First impressions of London would definitely involve the history" | London, England | |
 Sainsbury "Local grocery store - bought food for in room dining" | London, England | |
 24 hr hop on hop off bus tour of London "Great first activity for touring London" | London, England | |
 Baker's Hotel "Clean no frills accommodation" | London, England | |
Trip from London to Bath Jun 25 '06 "Cosmopolitan to Rural settings within 100 miles of London" | Bath, England | |
Serendipity B&B "A Hidden Gem in the town of Winsley" | Bath, England | |
7 Stars Free House "Wonderful pub with excellent food located in Winsley" | Bath, England | |
Free Walking Tour of Bath "Wonderfully informative 9000 year History of Bath" | Bath, England | |
Stephanie's Musings on the Cotswolds Jun 26 '06 | Stratford Upon Avon, United Kingdom | |
The Old Brewhouse "5 diamond rated B&B converted from an old brewhouse" | Stratford Upon Avon, United Kingdom | |
Historical York by Karsten Jun 30 '06 "Do you like history? You will like York!" | York, England | |
Left is Right - Driving in the UK (by David) Jun 30 '06 "The countryside is wonderful to travel by car" | England, United Kingdom | |
From Paris with Love Jul 03 '06 "Our first impressions are that it is hot, noisy and one big party" | Paris, France | |
Paris to Normandy Jul 07 '06 "History really came alive for us today!" | Paris, France | |
Sleepless in Chartres Jul 09 '06 "Adventure is what we came for, and this was going to be part of the adventure!" | Chartres, France | |
"Drum Bun" (meaning Good Journey) in Romania Jul 12 '06 "...as for me Russian roulette would have been a safer bet!" | Romania | |
The Blessings Fund Update Aug 05 '06 "We have made use of the Blessings Fund to support Dawn Elenbaas' children's ministry here in Romania" | Timisoara, Romania | |
Goodbye to Romania Aug 05 '06 "Romania has been a stretching and eye-opening experience for all four of us" | Timisoara, Romania | |
The Romanian Revolution - by Karsten Cheng Aug 07 '06 | Timisoara, Romania | |
Treasures Found in Germany! Aug 07 '06 "We spent an absolutely wonderful week being wined and dined and cared for in the way that only family can do" | Hannover, Germany | |
Paradise Found in Germany Aug 17 '06 | Bodensee, Lower Saxony | |
Celebrating King Ludwig's Birthday in Oberammergau - by Steffi Aug 24 '06 "It was King Ludwig II’s birthday and all the Bavarians were celebrating" | Oberammergau, Bayern | |
Schnitzereihof "Wonderful little Pension in Oberammergau" | Oberammergau, Bayern | |
Schooling in Austria Aug 29 '06 "September usually brings with it the start of a new school year and thus, many fresh and new beginnings." | Dalaas, Vorarlberg | |
Enjoying South Tyrol, Italy Sep 02 '06 "We were definitely at the right place at the right time today!" | Muhlbach, Trentino-Alto Adige | |
Magical Venice Sep 09 '06 "We all agree that it was a highlight of our trip so far." | Venice, Italy | |
Italian Immersion in Emilia Romagne Province of Italy Sep 11 '06 "One has the luxury of going only as far as the next interesting place." | Crespellano, Emilia-Romagna | |
Impression No. 2 of Cinque Terre by Karsten Sep 16 '06 "Cinque Terre has rugged mountain terrain, with drystone walls holding up terraces of vineyards." | Cinque Terre, Italy | |
Impression No. 1 of Cinque Terre by Steff Sep 16 '06 "Since 1999 the Cinque Terre area has been on the UNESCO World Heritage list" | Cinque Terre, Italy | |
Hill Towns in Tuscany Sep 20 '06 "Having the time to stop our journey to make our way up the very narrow, winding roads to these hill towns was what provided some of our best Tuscan experiences" | Tuscany, Italy | |
Grotta del Vento (Caves of Wind) Sep 23 '06 "It was called “The Wind Cave” by the locals because of the mysterious wind that came from deep inside the grotto" | Fornovolasco, Tuscany | |
History Lession in Rome Sep 28 '06 "Rome is truly memorable and highly recommended to history buffs as history dating back hundreds and thousands of years is on display around every corner." | Rome, Italy | |
Turkey for Thanksgiving Oct 05 '06 "Well, we have Turkey for Thanksgiving in a different way this year." | Istanbul, Turkey | |
Out of This World in Cappadocia Oct 09 '06 "Cappadoccia was probably our most out-of-this-world experience to date" | Cappadocia, Turkey | |
Ancient City of Ephesus Oct 17 '06 "We learned that the present ruins are actually the third settlement in the region named Ephesus." | Ephesus, Turkey | |
Hierapolis & Pamukkale Oct 18 '06 "I guess touristy Turkey is just a small place." | Pamukkale, Denizli | |
Studying Pythagoras Theorem on Samos Oct 19 '06 "Pythagoras was born on a Greek Island called Samos." | Samos, Ionian Islands | |
Tour of the Greek Islands Oct 19 '06 "We thought that Greece might be a good final European destination" | Cyclades, Greece | |
The Perfect Beach on a Greek Island Oct 23 '06 "On a far, far away Greek island, Paros a lone, white, sandy beach lay waiting for someone to come and enjoy the peaceful, clear waters." | Paros, Greece | |
Final European Destination - Athens Nov 07 '06 "Thanks, Vange and Nikos for a terrific time in a terrific city. We’ll always have fantastic memories of Athens!" | Athens, Greece | |
Into Africa Nov 12 '06 "We have a sneaking suspicion that we will be changed by our sojourn here; that one can not just visit and leave the same." | Nairobi, Kenya | |
A Journey (Safari) to Remember Nov 17 '06 "The most amusing animal of all we thought were the gawkerbeests." | Maasai Mara, Rift Valley | |
Volunteering at A Rocha Kenya Nov 22 '06 "David and Karsten are developing great panga swings as they machete their way through the bush making nature trails!" | Watamu, Coast | |
Bird Ringing (or Banding) at Mida Creek Nov 28 '06 "I thanked God that He made creatures so small and so perfect." | Watamu, Coast | |
Football in Dongokundu Dec 04 '06 "Mom suggested to the kids if they wanted to get a soccer ball they would have to clean up their village" | Watamu, Coast | |
Merry Christmas Dec 22 '06 "For us this Christmas season certainly has been different from any we have experienced in the past." | Watamu, Coast | |
Blessings Fund Update Dec 28 '06 "We have been overwhelmed at the generosity of our friends and family and the willingness to help others in need." | Watamu, Coast | |
A Memorable Journey to Forget Dec 28 '06 "One of the bus companies has a slogan plastered on the back of all their buses saying IN GOD WE TRUST and that is certainly how we felt for we certainly couldn’t trust the Kenyan transportation system." | Makindu, Eastern | |
Reunion in Cape Town Dec 31 '06 "Omi brought with her many of the things that we missed most about home" | Cape Town, South Africa | |
The Winelands Tour Jan 04 '07 "we could just feel those waistbands starting to fit a little snugger again" | Winelands, South Africa | |
The Lovely Garden Route of South Africa Jan 11 '07 "Driving through it is like an excursion into the most varied and exciting nursery of plants one can imagine!" | Wilderness, Western Cape | |
Goodbye Africa, Hello Asia Jan 24 '07 "Bangkok was not what Barb and I remembered at all from our previous visit here 18 years ago." | Bangkok, Thailand | |
Adventures in Chiang Mai Jan 28 '07 "Chiang Mai has been a fun-filled 4 days for us and thus it was good value for the money." | Chiang Mai Province, Thailand | |
The Road Trip - by Steff Feb 01 '07 "Have you ever traveled while you're really sick?" | Siem Reap, Cambodia | |
Amazing Angkor Wat - by Karsten Feb 03 '07 "It was a good thing that we hired a tuk tuk for the day to take us around because every temple you go to is at least 1 kilometer apart." | Angkor Wat, Cambodia | |
V is for Vietnam...V is also for Visa Feb 09 '07 | Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam | |
The Mekong Delta - by Steff Feb 11 '07 "The Mekong Delta is a busy place; day and night. The floating market during the day and the party atmosphere at night gives it a unique place to be." | Mekong Delta, Vietnam | |
The Ocean is Bluer on the Other Side Feb 13 '07 "The waterways from the locals’ perspective are merely extensions of the infrastructure on land" | Mui Ne, Vietnam | |
Moments of Hilarity in Vietnam Mar 02 '07 "“Lenin who? John Lennon?”" | Hanoi, Vietnam | |
Goodbye Vietnam Mar 03 '07 "So, thank you, Vietnam, for all that you’ve taught us, for all that we’ve experienced, for all the wonderful people we’ve been able to meet on your soil" | Hanoi, Vietnam | |
Morning Star Hotel "Friendly Great Little Hotel" | Hanoi, Vietnam | |
Tamarine Cafe "Wonderful fusion of east meets west foods" | Hanoi, Vietnam | |
Beijing Surprises Mar 10 '07 "“Be warned,” fellow travelers had told us, “Thailand and Vietnam are just a warm up for China in terms of culture shock”." | Beijing, China | |
The Forbidden City - by Steff Mar 12 '07 "We walked around the grounds feeling like little ants." | Beijing, China | |
The Great Wall - by Karsten Mar 14 '07 "Have you heard the saying that you can see the Great Wall of China from the moon with the naked eye?" | Beijing Metropolis, China | |
Ancient Warriors of Xi'an Mar 17 '07 "we left with an appreciation that the Chinese civilization is indeed an old civilization with a deep, rich and diverse history." | Xi'an, China | |
Chengdu Panda Adventure - by Stephanie Mar 22 '07 "I’m glad that the people of China care about this animal species" | Chengdu, China | |
Cultural Immersion on the Yangtze River Mar 24 '07 "We and 4 other westerners were the only non-Chinese citizens on the boat" | Yangtze, China | |
Chinese Curiosities Mar 28 '07 "...people are the same and different around this planet earth" | Changsha, Hunan | |
| Hengyang, Hunan | |
Hong Kong - the Last Stop on our Adventure Apr 18 '07 "Hong Kong – clean, orderly, glitzy, cosmopolitan and impressive" | Hong Kong, China | |
