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The Verdon Gorge is famous for its deep canyon and the turquoise color of the Verdon River. One way to admire the stunning views of the Verdon Canyon is on a road trip that snakes along the river. However, for… Continue Reading →
While Cannes is famous for its Film Festival, there is more to the small coastal city of the French Riviera. Find out the best things to do in Cannes, in the city but also around as a couple of day… Continue Reading →
Seating in both Europe and Asia, Istanbul offers a glance of past Roman and Ottoman Empires in the Old Sultanahmet, stepping into religious changes at the Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque, and the vibrant site of the Istanbulite life of… Continue Reading →
If you think arts and crafts of Indonesia are simply tourist traps, think again. While it’s true you will find many items for sale at the markets or from the street vendors at the entrance of sites and attractions; these… Continue Reading →
North Cascades National Park, located in Washington State, is a beautiful and rugged park known for its stunning mountain ranges, forests, and waterfalls. While the park is quite remote, the beauty of its landscape should be on any one looking… Continue Reading →
Erdene Zuu Monastery is a historic Buddhist monastery located in Kharkhorin, the name of the current city that was built over the ancient Karakorum, the city founded by Genghis Khan and the capital of the Mongol Empire. Given the importance of… Continue Reading →
Ulaanbaatar is the gateway to Mongolia. Not only all international flights land there but also the country road system start from the capital. Whether you are recovering from your flight or preparing your trip, make sure to spend some time… Continue Reading →
One cannot go to Bali and not make time to see the Tegalalang Rice Terraces. Located about 3 miles (10 kilometers ) from Ubud, the Tegalalang rice fields are only 20 to 30 minutes away from the popular town. The… Continue Reading →
I have to confess I did not know much about Turpan. We first heard the name from a fellow traveler we met trekking in the Mongolian Altai Mountains. But the mention of the Silk Road quickly me sold me. We… Continue Reading →
While Borobudur is the popular attraction around Yogyakarta, I was not familiar with the Prambanan Temple. The temple turned to be an impressive site which I found fascinating and was to be one of the highlights of our Java Island… Continue Reading →
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