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Marshall's Travel Blogs and Reviews
Travel Blogs and Reviews  
Title and Date Location  
itinerary
Canary Islands week Jan 08 '08 
Europe
journal-entry
City by the sea Jan 08 '08 
"down-market by the sea"
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canarias (Canary Islands)
journal-entry
Botanical gardens at Tafira Baja Jan 11 '08 
"no place for a person with vertigo"
Tafira Baja, Canarias (Canary Islands)
journal-entry
A small but active port Jan 12 '08 
"fish for dinner"
Puerto de las Nieves, Canarias (Canary Islands)
itinerary
Sri Lanka
journal-entry
Kandy, Central
journal-entry
Rock monastery at Matale Nov 08 '07 
"Torture on the rocks"
Matale, Central
journal-entry
Dambulla caves Nov 08 '07 
"barefoot and hatless"
Dambulla, Central
journal-entry
Old capital of the Sinhalese Nov 10 '07 
"Exchanging begging bowl for cellphones"
Anuradhapura Town, North Central
journal-entry
Mihintale Nov 12 '07 
"Cradle of Buddhism in Sri Lanka"
Mihintale, North Central
journal-entry
Polonnaruwa Nov 13 '07 
Polonnaruwa, North Central
journal-entry
Rock mountain fortress Nov 14 '07 
"too daunting for me"
Sigiriya, Southern
journal-entry
Splendid hotel but isolated Nov 15 '07 
"Detention in Luxury"
Kandalama, Central
journal-entry
Colombo - difficult city Nov 18 '07 
"The word Security takes on new meaning"
Colombo, Sri Lanka
journal-entry
Quiet town in the Hill Country Nov 20 '07 
"Hakgala Gardens - swirling with clouds"
Bandarawela, Uva
journal-entry
Colombo, Sri Lanka
itinerary
Palma Majorca in autumn Oct 06 '07 
Europe
journal-entry
Palma de Mallorca, Spain
itinerary
A summer break in Paris Jul 05 '07 
Europe
journal-entry
Paris, France
journal-entry
Fit for a king Jul 06 '07 
"The sheer scale of this place cannot fail to impress"
Versailles, France
review
Chateau de Versailles
"Architecture and gardens"
Versailles, France
journal-entry
Gardens at Trianon Jul 06 '07 
"I had difficulty conjuring up the image of Marie Antoinette walking around the place"
Versailles, France
journal-entry
Museum day Jul 07 '07 
Paris, France
review
Paris, France
review
Musee Guimet
"This really is a world class museum"
Paris, France
journal-entry
Explorers and gardens Jul 08 '07 
"Francis Garnier .. one of my heroes"
Paris, France
journal-entry
Luxembourg Gardens Jul 08 '07 
"trees and bees"
Paris, France
journal-entry
Ceramics Fair at St Sulpice Jul 08 '07 
"as a recovering ceramics collecting addict ...."
Paris, France
journal-entry
Tropical Carnival Jul 08 '07 
"Synchronicity strikes… masks again!"
Paris, France
journal-entry
Another parade Jul 09 '07 
"fun with a sense of chaos"
Paris, France
journal-entry
Monet and more ..... Jul 09 '07 
Paris, France
review
Musee Orangerie
"Water lilies and more"
Paris, France
restaurant-review
Terminus Nord
"Great food .. and atmosphere"
Paris, France
journal-entry
Cats .. and my rant Jul 10 '07 
"encountering cats"
Paris, France
itinerary
Spring Festival in Palma Jun 03 '07 
United Kingdom
journal-entry
London Luton Airport Jun 03 '07 
Luton, United Kingdom
journal-entry
You say tomato .. I say Jun 03 '07 
"....like Barcelona in miniature (Barcelona without the mugging )"
Palma de Mallorca, Spain
hotel-review
Hotel Rosamar
"Cosmopolitan one star hotel"
Palma de Mallorca, Spain
restaurant-review
Ristorante Mezzo
"A cut above .. even though it is one level down."
Palma de Mallorca, Spain
restaurant-review
El Tomate
"Fusion food"
Palma de Mallorca, Spain
journal-entry
Corpus a Palma Jun 04 '07 
Palma de Mallorca, Spain
review
Walking tour
"Tour of Old Town patios"
Palma de Mallorca, Spain
journal-entry
Palma de Mallorca, Spain
journal-entry
Banys Arab Jun 11 '07 
Palma de Mallorca, Spain
journal-entry
Cats in Palma Jun 12 '07 
Palma de Mallorca, Spain
journal-entry
Trees in Palma Jun 13 '07 
Palma de Mallorca, Spain
itinerary
Tenerife May 2007 May 15 '07 
Spain
journal-entry
Gatwick Airport, United Kingdom
journal-entry
Puerto Cruz, Canary Islands, Spain
hotel-review

"Studio apartment"
Puerto Cruz, Canary Islands, Spain
review
La Fragata Bar
"Sipping and clocking"
Puerto Cruz, Canary Islands, Spain
journal-entry
Visting the drago tree May 16 '07 
Icod de los Vinos, Canarias (Canary Islands)
journal-entry
Los Gigantes, Spain
journal-entry
Ancient university town May 17 '07 
La Laguna, Canarias (Canary Islands)
restaurant-review
Bodegon Tocuyo
"A bar with character .. and characters"
La Laguna, Canarias (Canary Islands)
journal-entry
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canarias (Canary Islands)
journal-entry
Vandalism or art ??? May 18 '07 
La Laguna, Canarias (Canary Islands)
journal-entry
Mad about TITSA May 19 '07 
Tenerife, Spain
review
Transport
"TITSA"
Tenerife, Spain
journal-entry
Summing up May 22 '07 
Tenerife, Spain
itinerary
Marrakech in the spring Mar 13 '07 
Africa
journal-entry
Marrakech Mar 13 '07 
"Where the hell do you think you are going? Can't you see that we are filiming here?"
Marrakech, Marrakech
hotel-review
Hotel Islane
"Well located hotel"
Marrakech, Marrakech
restaurant-review
Restaurant Costa Esmeralda
"Modest and comfortable"
Marrakech, Marrakech
review
Jardin Majorelle
"Exquisite gardens"
Marrakech, Marrakech
itinerary
Mexico 2007 Jan 24 '07 
The World
journal-entry
Mexican Tour including the Devil's Spine Jan 24 '07 
"Trip Summary - Highlights"
London, England
journal-entry
New York, New York
hotel-review
Radio City Apartments
"Ok if you can take the street noise"
New York, New York
review
Morgan Library & Museum
"Fabulous collection of medieval books ; the original library and old wing are beautiful"
New York, New York
restaurant-review
O'Neals' Lincoln Center
"Reasonably priced in a great atmosphere .. see pics at http://www.onealsny.com/1-flash.htm"
New York, New York
journal-entry
Guadalajara, Mexico
hotel-review
Hotel San Francisco Plaza
"Lovely colonial style but frayed at edges and needs updating. No longer good value for money."
Guadalajara, Mexico
restaurant-review
Sanborns
"Part5 of the chain but good food and almost all other diners were locals, so it must be acceptable."
Guadalajara, Mexico
review
Museo Regional
"Artistic and informative"
Guadalajara, Mexico
journal-entry
Guanajuato, Mexico
restaurant-review
Casa Valadez
"Good value in great location"
Guanajuato, Mexico
review
Museo Diego Rivera
"Fascinating small museum which combines typical home of the period with his early works of art"
Guanajuato, Mexico
hotel-review
Hotel Posada Sante Fe
"Excellent location - a bit pricey for a place with no heat (in winter)"
Guanajuato, Mexico
journal-entry
Zacatecas - Masks galore Feb 05 '07 
Zacatecas, Zacatecas
restaurant-review
Garufa
"Excellent Argentinian steak in rustic setting but rude service"
Zacatecas, Zacatecas
review
Museo Rafael Coronel
"Former monastery houses fantastic collection of masks"
Zacatecas, Zacatecas
hotel-review
Hotel Condesa
"Reasonable price in good location"
Zacatecas, Zacatecas
journal-entry
Durango, Durango
restaurant-review
Corleone Pizza
"Cheap and cheerful with good atmosphere"
Durango, Durango
hotel-review
Hotel Roma
"Good value and getting better"
Durango, Durango
journal-entry
Trip to Mazatlan Feb 09 '07 
Mazatlan, Mexico
restaurant-review
El Shrimp Bucket
"Much better than I expected from this tourist oriented chain"
Mazatlan, Mexico
hotel-review
La Siesta
"Basic place in a great location if you like the Old Town"
Mazatlan, Mexico
review
Bar at the Belmar Hotel
"What year is it? Is that Jack Kerouac over there?"
Mazatlan, Mexico
journal-entry
Puerto Vallarta - a gem that is being ruined Feb 13 '07 
"How do you say THE GOOSE THAT LAID THE GOLDEN EGG in Spanish?"
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
restaurant-review
Cafe des Artistes
"A very fine restaurant in a unique setting"
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
review
See the concrete
"Plazas are being covered in concrete"
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
hotel-review
Adagio Inn
"A long way from the beach but very close to the real Mexico"
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
journal-entry
Guadalajara for a day Feb 20 '07 
Guadalajara, Mexico
restaurant-review
Sanborns
"Part of the chain but good value"
Guadalajara, Mexico
hotel-review
Hotel San Francisco Plaza
"A bit frayed but still has charm"
Guadalajara, Mexico
journal-entry
New York overnight Feb 22 '07 
New York, New York
hotel-review
New Yorker
"Location location location"
New York, New York
itinerary
Europe
journal-entry
Bracing weather Jan 08 '07 
Madeira, Portugal
hotel-review
Dorisol Mimosa
"Self catering studio - excellent value with views of the Atlantic. in the hotel zone and therefore a ..."
Madeira, Portugal
journal-entry
Gardens and rain Jan 10 '07 
Madeira, Portugal
review
Monte Palace Tropical Garden
"A very special garden in a spectacular setting."
Madeira, Portugal
journal-entry
Funchal market Jan 12 '07 
Madeira, Portugal
journal-entry
Levadas - tricky walking Jan 14 '07 
Madeira, Portugal
itinerary
Asia
journal-entry
Bangkok, Thailand
journal-entry
Yangon arrival Nov 14 '06 
Yangon, Myanmar (Burma)
journal-entry
Yangon city Nov 14 '06 
"Beware of men wearing trousers."
Yangon, Myanmar (Burma)
hotel-review
Traders Hotel
"Posh but removed from reality"
Yangon, Myanmar (Burma)
review
Circle Train tour
"Hour long railway journey around the city"
Yangon, Myanmar (Burma)
journal-entry
On the rails to Mandalay Nov 18 '06 
Mandalay, Myanmar (Burma)
journal-entry
Mandalay, Myanmar (Burma)
hotel-review
Pacific Hotel
"Location good .... not much character"
Mandalay, Myanmar (Burma)
journal-entry
Going upriver to Bagan Nov 23 '06 
Bagan, Mandalay
journal-entry
Bagan, the old capital Nov 23 '06 
"‘It is not easy to be a responsible tourist in this place’."
Bagan, Mandalay
hotel-review
Bagan Thande Hotel
"A gem of a hotel"
Bagan, Mandalay
journal-entry
Mandalay revisited Nov 26 '06 
Mandalay, Myanmar (Burma)
journal-entry
Yangon, Myanmar (Burma)
review
Schwedagon Paya pagoda
"Unique .... fascinating"
Yangon, Myanmar (Burma)
restaurant-review
Zawgyi's Cafe
"Smart place with good food"
Yangon, Myanmar (Burma)
hotel-review
Thamada Hotel
"Just right"
Yangon, Myanmar (Burma)
journal-entry
Summing up Dec 01 '06 
"The Go or Not to Go Question"
Myanmar (Burma)
itinerary
Ouray, Colorado
itinerary
Sri Lanka
Marshall's Favorite Photos
Angor Wat
Arenal Costa Rica
Patio Palma de Mallorca
The Bean .. Chicago
Angor Wat Cambodia