Four Countries in 2 Weeks: Turkey, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and India Day 3 – Arriving in Bhutan, country 56. Meeting our guides, passing through Paro and hiking to the incredible Tiger’s Nest! Arrival An hour or so on the Drukair flight from Dhaka, beautiful mountain peaks appeared outside our window. The Airbus A319 weaved through the … Continue reading Bhutan’s Incredible Tiger’s Nest Monastery
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 10: Bus travel from Bagan to Mandalay. Checking into the Hotel by the Red Canal before a tour of the Mandalay Palace, followed by a happy hour and swim at the hotel. With a morning of traveling to Mandalay, we were up and at breakfast … Continue reading Royal Mandalay
Travel North Korea: Powerful and Prosperous Nation Day 3: A packed day on the North Korea tour to Mansudae Fountain Park, Mansudae Grand Monument with the bronze Kim statues, the mountainous Myohyangsan, the laughable International Friendship Exhibition, Pohyonsa the Buddhist temple, Kim Il Sung’s Birthplace, the Pyongyang Metro, the Friendship Tower, and watching the Arirang … Continue reading Obligatory Bow to Supreme Leaders on North Korea Tour
Following the Footsteps of Genghis Khan – Mongolia Day 5: Start of a three day tour to the Semi-Gobi desert, with a stop at the Naadam Horse Race Event. Experiencing a Mongolian’s life in a ger and taking a horse ride to round up cattle! Up around 7 a.m. we quickly got ready and met … Continue reading Ger Life of a Mongolian Nomad
Coast of Riches: A Journey Through Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama Day 6: Entering country 49, Panama via the border at Paso Canoas. Then traveling through David to Boquete and experiencing an amazing coffee tour at Finca Lerida. Day’s Itinerary Paso Canoas I awoke to a lady shouting at around 5 a.m. and fell back … Continue reading Boquete a Coffee Lover’s Dream
Cruising for Saints in the Caribbean Day 8: Checking off Saint Lucia, country 44/196! Driving to see the Pitons by the Government House then stopping at the Sulphur Springs for a mud bath. Finally a quick stroll through downtown Castries before boarding our ship. With another day to explore a new island, we left the … Continue reading What Large Pitons you have Saint Lucia!
Paradise Found in the Indian Ocean: Day 3 Visiting Sigiriya to Colombo with stops in Dambulla and Kandy. At 6:30 am, we surveyed the damage from the mosquitoes. Looks like the only war victim was Christina. Stepping out of our room, we had the first look of our hotel, The Lion Rock, in daylight. Breakfast … Continue reading Sigiriya to Colombo with a Taste of Kandy