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
The floating villages of Halong Bay in Vietnam, the frenetic streets of Bangkok, Thailand, the Orangutans in Borneo, the Bengal Tigers in India, one continent has it all. Asia is a continent so full of intrigue, adventure, solace, and spirituality that it has fixated and confounded travelers for centuries.
Bangkok-Thailand Itinerary
Thailand is famous for its exotic beaches and ornate temples. Its capital, Bangkok has 22% of the country’s population (metropolitan area). It … 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 itinerary – neighborhoods
Hong Kong has a very unique history and location, a visit to Hong Kong is a captivating experience. We concentrated on the … Read more
Japan – 7 day itinerary
Japan travel is a mixture of ultra-modern skyscrapers and ancient temples, with gorgeous public gardens, crowded streets and a multi faceted people … Read more
Cambodia – Siem Reap & Angkor Wat
The famous temples at Angkor City in Cambodia are a world treasure and are not to be missed. Other interesting places to … Read more
Vietnam – 10 day itinerary
The Mekong Delta, Chan May/Danang and Ho Chi Minh City are the three places we would definitely recommend to a first time … 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: A honeymooners’ paradise
Sumba Island is a honeymooners’ paradise, and hands down, it is the most beautiful island in Indonesia. Surprisingly, it is not commonly … Read more
Safari in India: The Big Five plus One (the Bengal Tiger)
India’s Bengal tiger is an endangered species and to see one in the wild is a thrilling experience. The two main parks … Read more
Mumbai – Best Places to Visit
In Mumbai, we wanted to explore the more organic aspects of the city, as we did in Kolkata (see our post on … Read more
India – Khajuraho’s Magnificent Temples
The city of Khajuraho offers a unique experience. The 25 temples are all built in close proximity to one another, with diverging … 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) – Best Places to visit in The City of Joy
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
Varanasi – A Giant Step Back in Time
Varanasi is one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities. It has been known by many names, including the City of Light, … 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
Bhutan’s Tiger’s Nest (Taktsang Palphug 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-Exporter of ‘Gross National Happiness’
Bhutan travel is very unique. It is situated on the ancient Silk Road between Tibet, the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. Surrounded … 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
