Category Around The World

Vietnam – Desktop Background Wallpaper Photo Gallery
Download any of these pictures I took during my trip to Vietnam last February to dress up your desktop background.

Vietnam – A Country on Two Wheels
Thought you might enjoy some of the pictures I took last month of motorbikes zipping through the streets of Saigon, Da Nang, Hoi An, Hue, Halong Bay, and Ha Noi.

Japan – Desktop Background Wallpaper Photo Gallery
This photo gallery showcases some of the pictures I took during my trip to Japan in 2012. Feel free to download any of these high definition wallpapers to dress up your desktop background.

Kauai, Hawaii by Helicopter
It takes a bird’s eye view from a helicopter to see what the Hawaiian island of Kauai really looks like and witness the natural breathtaking beauty of the Garden Isle. Join us on our tour.

Memoirs of a Tourist, Made in Japan
It has been two years since I visited Japan and spent eight awe-inspiring days in Tokyo and Kyoto – with a short trip to Mt Fuji. I decided to visit Japan because of its captivating sightseeing destinations and mesmerizing collage of the ancient and the modern.

Visiting Napa Valley
It’s harvest time! Consider heading to Napa Valley for a day (or more) to enjoy the breathtaking views and hospitality of one of California’s premier viticultural areas.

Visiting Tuscany – Birthplace of the Italian Renaissance
Some visitors come to Tuscany in search of fine arts. Others come to find peace and relaxation. Gourmets descend to enjoy exquisite wines and food. We were seeking a little bit of everything.

A Visitor’s Guide to Silicon Valley – Geekman Style
This article highlights some of the historical sites and current nerve centers of Silicon Valley, from its birthplace in a Palo Alto garage to the current headquarters of social networking giant Facebook.

Oral History Archive: Jacques Tocatlian
The American Society for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T) is creating an Oral History Archival Collection of interviews of Persons who have significantly contributed to the field of Information Science. Jacques Tocatlian was invited to be part of this international collection and was interviewed on September 26, 2012.

The Bibliotheca Alexandrina
The revival of the Library of Alexandria, by the Egyptian government with the assistance of Unesco and the international community, is an attempt to transpose the ancient idea into modern terms and play an educational, cultural and scientific role throughout the region.