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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 The Mursi pastoralists most famous tradition is the lip plates worn by the women. The girls make a slit in their lower lip upon reaching sexual maturity and begin inserting small clay plates. The plates become increasingly larger over time until the lip is completely distended. I don't know what sight disturbed me the most. The plate in a lip or the lip just hanging down without a plate in it. The women and men also practice scarification. The Mursi vlllage was not a pleasant experience. The Mursi's grab, poke and do everything possible to get you to take their photo. Don't even think of trying to get away without paying unless you want a little machete and/or spear practice.

http://www.TravelsWithSheila.com The Hamer Jumping of the Bull Ceremony is very unusual. A young man cannot marry until he succeeds in jumping a line of bulls, ranging from 12-20. This is not a "for tourists" ceremony. If tourists happen to be in the area when one is scheduled (lucky us, there was one today), you do have to pay for the privilege of attending and watching. Around 150 Birr ($16 U.S.) and then the money is used for the actual wedding. Part II to follow in another video and read all the gory details in a few months on my website....http://www.TravelsWithSheila.

http://www.TravelsWithSheila.com We had no idea there were Red Pandas until a visit to the Giant Panda Breeding Institute in Chengdu. A Red Panda resembles a big and more colorful raccoon. The cutest things. And the Giant Panda kindergarten and nursery was completely absorbing. We could have stood there all day watching them. A wonderful habitat for these highly endangered animals. Visit... and enjoy these unbearably adorable Pandas.

http://www.TravelsWithSheila.com Khao San Road was once a mecca for hippies but is rapidly becoming "gentrified." There are still budget accommodations and the occasional drugged-out person wandering down the street but also new, upscale places to stay and eat. Pat Pong is altogether a different street to walk around. Safe and very interesting with it's abundance of "companionship" and all that goes with it. Visit both places in Bangkok.

A tour of the scenery and wildlife around Banff, Alberta, Canada, from the cab of a giant snowplow.

The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise is one of the only hotels in the world to employ full-time interpretive guides to host guests enjoying outdoor activities.

Fairy princesses explore the world-famous Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel in Banff, Alberta, Canada.

Famous Landmark at the end of the Magnificent Mile, the historic Water Tower in Chicago one of the few lasting landmarks from before the fire.