TRAVEL AND WANDER

                                                      OTTAWA AT DUSK Canada's National Anthem O Canada ! Our home and native land! True patriot love in all thy sons command. With glowing hearts we see thee rise. The True North strong and free, from far and wide. O Canada we stand on guard for thee. God keep our land glorious and free! O Canada we stand on guard for thee, O Canada we stand on guard for thee! C A N A D A!    C A N A D A!   C A N A D A!    C A N A D A!    C A N A D A! The second largest country in the world has a bit of everything on its broad landscape; cosmopolitan cities, open prairies, snow capped mountains, provincial parks, islands, coastal beaches and farms just to name a few. The Canadians like their hockey teams, stampedes, museums, ski resorts, and are proud of one of their great wonders of the world known as "Niagara Falls." O yes Canada is a mighty special place. Canada is huge. It consists of ten provinces and three territo

CAMBODIA                                                                               W H E R E 'S   C A M B O D I A? Cambodia is located in Southeast Asia bordered by Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam. Getting to know about the country of Cambodia: Cambodia is 181,035 square kilometers. It's population is 14,305.183. The official language is Khmer and most Cambodians are Buddhist. Riel is the currency used in Cambodia. Cambodia's cuisine is one of the oldest living cuisines in the world and Cambodians eat more rice than any other people in the world. The choice of rice dishes range from rice noodle soup to deep fried rice cakes. Cambodia's geographical region consists of Cardamom/Elephant Mountains, Eastern Cambodia, MeKong Lowlands, Central Plains, and North-western Cambodia. The Tonie Sap is the largest freshwater lake in all of Southeast Asia. One of Cambodia's top attractions are the majestic temples of Angkor. A unique place to spend a f

                                                B   E   L   G   I   U   M B E L G I U M               B E L G I U M        B E L G I U M           B E L G I U M When I think of Belgium I think most of all of my Belgium friend Philip who invited me to visit him a few months after we met in Alaska. After landing in Amsterdam on a trans Atlantic flight I took a train into Antwerp and met Philip at a cafe where we drank trappist beers and talked about Belgium. Philip gave me a grand tour of his country during my nine day visit. From the moment we met in Antwerp to our farewell in Brussels I couldn't have asked for a better tour guide than wonderful Philip. If you ever find yourself in Belgium you won't be disappointed. I'm here to share all the great things to do in Belgium a small country known for producing the best tasting chocolate in the world.                                                               Belgian Chocolates  Mmmmmmh chocolate

                                            Adrianna in Beautiful "Belize" Brrrrrrrr Brrrrrrr The weather in the midwest is cloudy and cold. The days are damp, dark, and short. Where are the blue skies and sunshine? Well I believe, they're in BELIZE. BELIZE, BELIZE, BELIZE        Gentle ocean breezes, lush landscapes, pristine rainforests, tropical jungles and perfect sunsets combined with a year round warm climate are just some of the great things that make Central America's  BELIZE a popular vacation destination for everyone from celebrities to school teachers. This lovely country in the heart of Central America has the following regions; Northern, Central, Western, Southern, and the Islands. Each region has it own distinct character. Belize City is the largest city in Belize with a population of about 80,000. Located at the mouth of the Belize River on the coast of the Caribbean Sea, Belize City is the hub for transportation. Most flights from around the w