@maxdancona,
I agree. The multi-culture world is still a fascinating aspect of humans on this planet. I’ve visited 128 countries, and have friends in many. Even in Russia and Cuba. I still have friends in Canada, Mexico, Singapore, Bhutan, England, France, Germany, and across the USA. My family and friends ask me, where is my favorite destination, and I always say, “all of them.” I have visited all 7 continents, including Esperanza Base in Antarctica. Even visited Iceland. Cruised both oceans, and most of the major rivers of the world. Some years like in 2008, my traveling was the most active. Feb: 12days in Hawaii. May: 17 days in Central Asia. Sep: Alan and Fiona’s visit from Manchester, England. We gave them a tour of Northern CA. I Oct: 10 day Mexico cruise. Nov: 17 days Bangkok, Bhutan & India. Dec-Jan: 26 day South Pacific cruise.