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Asia
Kandze Monastery Tibetan Festival: Witnessing Kham Tibet Buddhist Traditions in Garzê, Sichuan Province
Sticky postHow lucky we were to attend a Tibetan Festival at the famous Kandze Monastery! Indeed, the traditional event occurred just as we arrived from our travel to Garzê (or Ganzi). On the day of the festival, Tibetan clad in traditional… Continue Reading →
Papua Tribes and Traditions: An Adventurer Takes Us Back to 1993′ Baliem Valley in Photos
Sticky postAfter we published our story about our Baliem Valley trek, Michael commented about his own experience when he did the same trek back in 1993. Given how remote Papua still is today, and how untouched Papua tribes and traditions must… Continue Reading →
Beyond Pushkar Camel Fair: Charming Pushkar Brahma Temple, and Traditional Rajasthan Way of life
Sticky postThe Camel Fair makes the city famous, but Pushkar is a treasured city in itself. Not only is Pushkar one of the oldest in India, but it is also one of the most sacred thanks to Pushkar Brahma Temple. But… Continue Reading →
Dali Old Town is known for its cultural heritage, natural landscape, and ancient fortification walls. Small enough, walk through the narrow cobblestoned streets, passing by tea shops, small restaurants, street vendors selling cheese on a stick or local vegetables. A… Continue Reading →
Thailand and Vietnam might come first to mind when you think Asia, but the region has much more to offer than beaches and popular resorts. Not than anything is wrong with relaxing on the beach! But if you are looking… Continue Reading →
We are back in Hong Kong, 21 years after our last visit! It’s strange to think this was so long ago… So far we walked a bit through Kowloon, just to get a feel of the city again. Tsim… Continue Reading →
Imagine a road that takes you away from the bustling cities. At the end of the road, the ocean. There, a few dunes, a quiet lagoon, a couple of cows nibbling on the dry brushes, a dog or two strolling… Continue Reading →
Traveling to Papua New Guinea is like exploring the last frontiers. Conditions are rough and challenging. But the country still has deep root into traditions, and its people could not be more welcoming. Exploring the banks of the Sepik River… Continue Reading →
One of the reasons we wanted to visit the Altai was to attend one of the traditional eagle festivals near Olgii. The Golden Eagle Festival was the perfect opportunity to learn more about the Kazakh culture. What is the Golden… Continue Reading →
While kiteboarding in Kalpitiya has increased in popularity, kitesurfing Sri Lanka is at its beginning with plenty spots waiting to be discovered. Well, search no more! Kiteboarding Mannar will make you feel like an explorer! And if you think the… Continue Reading →
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