Tairona Inca: Colombia and Peru in 2 Weeks Day 14: Taking the tourist bus from Puno to Chivay with stops at Laguna Lagunillas, Imata Stone Forest, Pampa Canahuas, and Patapampa. Briefly exploring Chivay before relaxing at our hotel Colca Lodge Spa & Hot Springs. There were fewer options to go directly to Chivay from Puno. … Continue reading Panoramic Views on the Puno to Chivay Tourist Bus
Tairona Inca: Colombia and Peru in 2 Weeks A review of Titilaka from a two night stay at Lake Titicaca! Highlights Luxury experience oriented property with focus on preserving and sharing local cultures. Extravagant lake view rooms. Amicable and genuinely caring staff. Fine dining restaurant onsite. Experience Passing by Lake Titicaca on our way to … Continue reading Experience: Titilaka, Puno
Tairona Inca: Colombia and Peru in 2 Weeks Day 13: Spending a day at Lake Titicaca with a visit to the Uros Floating Islands, a rowboat and kayak ride around the lake admiring the wildlife and relaxing at Titilaka hotel. Lake Titicaca, translated as “Rock Puma” for its shape, is the largest lake in South … Continue reading Lake Titicaca at Puno Peru
Tairona Inca: Colombia and Peru in 2 Weeks Day 12: Taking the scenic tourist bus from Cusco to Puno with stops at Andahuaylillas, Raqchi Ruins, La Raya, Sicuani, and Pukara on the way. Arriving in Puno and ending the day with a sunset over Lake Titicaca on the way to our hotel, Titilaka. There are … Continue reading Scenic Tourist Bus from Cusco to Puno
Four Countries in 2 Weeks: Turkey, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and India India Day 7 – Touring Udaipur with a visit to the Jagdish Temple, an extensive walkthrough the City Palace and an exploration of Lake Pichola by boat. Ending the day with a long drive back to Jaipur. With plenty of places to visit in Udaipur, … Continue reading Udaipur City of Lakes
Four Countries in 2 Weeks: Turkey, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and India India Day 6 – A day of sightseeing in Jaipur with an elephant ride at Amer Fort, photo ops at Jal Mahal, and a hilarious guide at the City Palace of Jaipur. A long drive to Udaipur concludes the day. With another morning of touring … Continue reading Jaipur The Pink City
Four Countries in 2 Weeks: Turkey, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and India An experience at Trident Jaipur during our two stays in Jaipur, India! Highlights Friendly and responsible service. A great view of Mansagar Lake. Modern and comfortable rooms and facilities. Quality onsite restaurant. Experience I stayed at this property with three friends for two nights on … Continue reading Trident Jaipur Overlooking Mansagar Lake
Burmese Days and Indo Nights – Indonesia and Myanmar Day 12: A morning tour of Inle Lake before catching a ridiculous amount of flights to get back to New Jersey from Myanmar. We still had some sights to see on our last day in Myanmar. Up nice and early, we enjoyed the Shan and American … Continue reading A Bittersweet Journey Home from Myanmar
Burmese Days and Indo Nights – Indonesia and Myanmar Day 11: Traveling from Mandalay to Inle Lake followed by a tour of the lake before relaxing at the Paramount Inle Resort. With another morning of traveling, we were up around 5 a.m. and packed up. The buffet breakfast had attentive service and made-to-order eggs which … Continue reading Exploring the World of Inle Lake
Burmese Days and Indo Nights – Indonesia and Myanmar Day 8: Entering Country 53, Myanmar! Relaxing at The Strand Hotel, touring Yangon, and a meet up with a friend for a taste of the nightlife. After a short uncomfortable nap in the lounge, we caught our early Air Asia flight from Kuala Lumpur to Yangon, … Continue reading Yangon The Start of Myanmar