Four Countries in 2 Weeks: Turkey, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and India Day 4 – Going from Paro to Thimphu to Wangdue with stops at Rinpung Dzong, Iron Chain Bridge, Three Stupas, Dochula Pass, Buddha Dordenma, Memorial Chorten, the National Post Office, and an archery competition. Then checking out the nightlife of Bhutan! Waking up at 5 … Continue reading Paro to Thimphu to Wangdue Bhutan
Burmese Days and Indo Nights – Indonesia and Myanmar Day 7: Last day in Bali. Activities included a massage at Puri Mangga, visiting Gitgit Waterfall, meeting a friend for lunch, visiting Uluwatu Temple, swimming at the surfing beach, and flying off to Malaysia. With a lot of travel and sights to see, we had get … Continue reading Leaving Bali with a Sunset in Uluwatu
Burmese Days and Indo Nights – Indonesia and Myanmar Day 6: An early dolphin tour followed by another relaxing day at Puri Mangga before visiting the Besakih Temple in the evening. Dolphin Cruise Somehow, we got ourselves up at 5:15 a.m. to catch the dolphin cruise. At the beach we found the guy who sold … Continue reading Dolphins and Temples in the North of Bali
Burmese Days and Indo Nights – Indonesia and Myanmar Day 3: A day of sightseeing around Bandung to see the Tangkuban Perahu, Bandung Cathedral, Gedung Sate, and watch the Saung Angklung Udjo. Then spending some more time with my wonderful grandaunt at the convent. Bandung The blazing Ramadan fasting siren woke up me, but I … Continue reading Bandung in a Day
Travel North Korea: Powerful and Prosperous Nation Day 4: A full tour day in North Korea starting with the Korea DMZ, the ancient capital Kaesong, watching a student play, and ending with a visit to the Monument to the Founding of the Korean Workers’ Party and the Juche Tower. We were on time for breakfast … Continue reading On the Wrong Side of the Korea DMZ
Travel North Korea: Powerful and Prosperous Nation Planning and Day 1: How we planned our travel to North Korea (DPRK), country 51, and the arduous start of our journey from Beijing to Dandong in the middle of a torrential downpour. Planning to go to North Korea Many people were shocked that Christina and I were … Continue reading Travel North Korea: Powerful and Prosperous Nation
Following the Footsteps of Genghis Khan – Mongolia Day 7: Our last day in Mongolia! Highlights, statistics, and thoughts on our travel to Mongolia! Our Mongolia adventure was concluded with our trip back to Ulan Bator and to the airport. Besides taking on another passenger back (the granddaughter of the host family) and having a … Continue reading What I Learned from my Travel to Mongolia
Following the Footsteps of Genghis Khan – Mongolia Day 6: Visiting the ancient capital, Karakorum, trekking in the semi-gobi desert and a smelly camel ride! Sleeping in a ger was not as comfortable as I had originally hoped. As the structure is simply set up on the ground there is no seal to the outside … Continue reading Karakorum Day Trip and a Camel Ride
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
Following the Footsteps of Genghis Khan – Mongolia Day 3: Attending Mongolia’s President, Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj’s inauguration then touring the Genghis Khan Equestrian Statue and Gorkhi-Terelj National Park. Up around 9 a.m. we quickly ate some breakfast provided by the hostel consisting of buttered toast with jam and coffee or tea. The hot water pipe was … Continue reading Genghis Everywhere! The President’s Inauguration, Gorkhi-Terelj National Park and the Genghis Khan Statue