http://www.TravelsWithSheila.com Another day on the Annapurna Sanctuary Trek in Nepal. It just gets harder and harder. Trekking in Nepal is not easy but it helps when you are sharing the misery with 14 other people and have wonderful Sherpas, always ready to give a hand.

http://www.TravelsWithSheila.com Ships coming back from the Antarctic, rounding South America from Santiago, Chile and preparing for new departures. A constant bustle of passengers coming and going in this little town that resembles Breckenridge, Colorado. Shopping for souvenirs, wandering around, eating, visting the Tierre Del Fuego National Park, trekking, skiing (in the winter) or even zip-lining...quite a bit to do.

http://TravelsWithSheila.com The Festival began with a fast hike up the hill at altitude trying not to miss any part of the Tongren Aboriginal Festival held once a year. This video highlights Shaman #1 in a trance, pawing the ground and making horse sounds. Offerings and prayers in the temple, intricate dance routines. A "not for tourist" event - that is becoming more popular every year.

http://www.TravelsWithSheila.com The Yu Gardens (full name - Yu Yuan Gardens) were built in 1559 in typical Chinese fashion. Halls, pavilions, little bridges over small ponds. The inner section has turned into one huge bazaar and is one of Shanghai's most popular destinations for tourists (including us). When you go, definitely try the steamed dumplings (xiaolong bao) and watch out for 3rd degree burns. The extremely hot soup inside squirts out when you bite into them, and don't forget to dip in vinegar. Sounds awful...tastes wonderful. Yu Gardens is always good for a fun time...

http://www.TravelsWithSheila.com Located in the southern part of Minshan Mountains in China, Jiuzhaigou Scenic Reserve (a UNESCO site) is filled with Chinese National Tourists, high mountains, and crystal clear turquoise lakes. Come along with me and admire its beauty. Don't forget to check out the toilet buses. That's right...toilet buses...

http://www.TravelsWithSheila.com Join us as we make our way through the Heart of Cambodia, beginning in Phnom Penh. A newly vibrant city emerging with gusto from all the years of hardship. You never know what you're going to see. An elephant walking down the street, sidewalk barbershop, boats on the river, or just sit and enjoy a beer at one of the many sidewalk cafes.

http://www.TravelsWithSheila.com Endemic to Ethiopia, it's worth putting up with gritty Debark to see the furry, lion-like Gelada Baboons. An armed guard and local park scout must accompany you into the National Park where the over 6,000 Geladas go about their business, digging up roots, and procreating more little baboons. It's not unusual for one male to have at least five harems. That would keep anyone busy...

http://www.TravelsWithSheila.com It's easy to walk all around Singapore with its great signage. Bargain hard at all the stalls and definitely visit a Hawker's Center...the original "food court." Each food stand is licensed and immaculately clean. This is your chance to try Pig's soup, pig's trotters, snake or good old fried rice. Eat your way into a food coma....and have fun doing it!

http://www.TravelsWithSheila.com It's becoming easier and easier to train around China. Especially on the speedy bullet train between Hangzhou ("Han-joe") and Shanghai, only 1:15. And then...once you're in Shanghai...shop 'til you drop. Fenshine Fashion on West Nanjing Road is one of the many places to buy knock-offs and/or really nice clothes, shoes, handbags that aren't name brands. I don't go there looking for fake Vuitton's or Gucci's...everything is so darn cheap, shopping is irresistible. Go, see for yourself...and bargain hard!

http://www.TravelsWithSheila.com If you are ever in Buenos Aires, Argentina on a Sunday, don't miss the San Telmo Flea Market in the Plaza Dorrego. Antiques, souvenirs, junk, clothes (both old and new), street musicians, entertainers, and on this particular Sunday, the vendors were dressed in costumes. You can always count on San Telmo for a good time.