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 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 9: Leaving Yangon and flying all over Myanmar to arrive in Bagan. Settling into the Hotel @ Tharabar Gate just in time for a sunset in Bagan, the ancient capital. We started our day with a delicious breakfast in The Strand Café before checking out … Continue reading Capturing the Sunset in Bagan
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
Paradise Found in the Indian Ocean: Day 2 Visiting Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa, passing through Mihintale, and ending the day in Sigiriya! I awoke at 7 am to a tropical bird cacophony, my morning alarm. I marveled at the variety and number of birds that I saw and heard. With an uncomfortable car ride, a 2 … Continue reading Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa Make for a “Stupa-endous” Day!