Jaisalmer Desert Festival
On our third trip to India, we focused on local festivals mainly in the northwest of India, including the cities of Jodpur, … Read more
Asia
From the floating villages of Halong Bay in Vietnam, to the serene island of Sumba and backwaters of Borneo in Indonesia, to the frenetic streets of Bangkok and Beijing, Asia has it all. Asia is a continent so full of intrigue, adventure, solace, and spirituality that it has fixated and confounded travelers for centuries.
Papua New Guinea Itinerary
This post provides tips for exploring Papua New Guinea, one of the least visited places on earth. Once you start planning you … Read more
Thailand – Bangkok- Itinerary
This post discusses the most interesting things to see in Bangkok, Thailand over a 4 to 5 day period. Thailand is famous … Read more
China – 5 day itinerary
China is a huge country and a five day itinerary is far too limited. Nevertheless, this post discusses our abridged China trip. … Read more
Hong Kong 7 day itinerary – neighborhoods
This post explains the different Hong Kong neighborhoods and our tips for getting around them. Hong Kong has a very unique history … Read more
Japan – 7 day itinerary
This post details a 7 day itinerary for a visit to Japan, including Tokyo, Mt. Fuji and Kamakura. Japan travel is a … Read more
Cambodia – Floating Villages & Angkor Wat
This post provides tips of what to see in Siem Reap including Angkor Wat and the floating villages. The famous temples at … Read more
Vietnam – 7 day itinerary
This post describes a 7 day itinerary for visiting Vietnam. The Mekong Delta, Chan May/Danang and Ho Chi Minh City are the … Read more
Komodo Boat Tour – The Islands of Rinca and Flores
Indonesia is a hugely varied and intriguing continent and a one time visit is difficult to plan as there are too many … Read more
Sumba Island: Indonesia’s gem
This post describes the beautiful island of Sumba and its idyllic setting, a perfect getaway. Sumba Island is a honeymooners’ paradise, and … Read more
India Tiger Safari: the thrill of the Bengal Tiger
This post discusses safaris in India’s Bandhavgarh and Kanha National Parks. India’s Bengal tiger is an endangered species and to see one … Read more
Mumbai – Places to visit for 2 days
In Mumbai, we wanted to explore the more organic aspects of the city within a 2 day period. We did the same … Read more
India – Khajuraho’s Magnificent Temples
This post explores the magnificent temples of Khajuraho, India and offers trip tips on how and when to see them. The city … Read more
India’s Golden Triangle
Our first visit to India a number of years ago included the cities of Delhi and Agra. Jaipur is the third stop … Read more
Calcutta (Kolkata) – unique places to visit
Kolkata (Calcutta) is not on most people’s bucket list but it should be. It is one of the most interesting cities in … Read more
A tourist in Varanasi – What you need to know
Being a tourist in Varanasi requires some background into the city’s history. We visited the city in 2019 and we explain in … Read more
Nepal Safari – In Search of the Elusive Tiger
A safari experience in Nepal (Chitwan or Bardia) is very different than India (see our post on Indian safaris). Many travelers want … Read more
Turkey’s Cappadocia & Goreme Nat’l Park
Cappadocia in central Turkey is one of the world’s most unique travel destinations. To visit Turkey and not visit Cappadocia means missing … Read more
Turkey- Cities to Visit – Ephesus and Didyma
Whether you are an ancient history buff or merely want to understand Turkey’s historical diversity, a visit to Ephesus (and Didyma) is … Read more
Turkey – Istanbul – Visit This Byzantine Treasure in 3 Days
There are a handful of cities in the world that are iconic symbols of world history. Istanbul is one of them. With … Read more
Sadhus: Fact and Fiction of Holy Men of Varanasi and Kathmandu
In holy cities like Varanasi and Kathmandu, some holy men (Sādhus) are quite conspicuous because of their eccentric appearance, which symbolizes their … Read more
Borneo- On a Houseboat to See the Orangutans
Borneo – houseboat or lodge The best way to see Borneo is on the water. We debated a houseboat only tour or … Read more
Tiger’s Nest Hike – trail to Bhutan Monastery
Paro’s biggest attraction is the sacred Buddhist monastery called Tigers Nest. It is situated at 10,000 feet up on a vertical rock … Read more
Bhutan- best time to travel
Bhutan summers are very wet, rainy season is from June until September. The best time to visit is either in the spring, … Read more
Australia – Unique places to visit – Our abridged version
Australia shouldn’t be described in a single post. Its landmass is 3 million square miles (7,682,300 km²), with 3 time zones and … Read more
7 days in Bali
The Island of Enchantment Bali is both an island and a province in Indonesia, a country with 17,500 other islands. It is … Read more
