Michael Ballard
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Postcards to Wanda: Kenya
A postcard to Wanda from Mombasa, Kenya. Beautiful beaches, beautiful people.
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Reunion in Dubai
From one desert to another, I catch up with an old friend from Saudi Arabia while…
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Postcards to Wanda: Oman
I didn’t know what to expect when I originally put the Musandam province of Oman on…
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11 Tips for Visiting Petra, Jordan
For many people, it’s at the top of their bucket list. One of the Seven New…
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Turning Fifty in Petra
I reflect on fifty years while hiking in Petra, Jordan.
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Postcards to Wanda: Jordan
Celebrating my 50th birthday in Petra, Jordan.
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11 Tips for Driving in Western Europe
You need to drive in Western Europe, if only to see outside the major cities. Places…
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Exploring Ancient Lebanon: Anjar and Baalbek
Angela and I explore two Lebanese World Heritage sites, Anjar and Baalbek, along the Syrian border.
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Postcards to Wanda: Jerusalem
Although its history has always been a contentious one, we felt nothing but love in Jerusalem…
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Postcards to Wanda: A Farewell to Europe
We leave Europe for points east, but not before sending a final European postcard to Wanda.