Tairona Inca: Colombia and Peru in 2 Weeks Day 10 – 11: A journey to Machu Picchu by train from Ollantaytambo to Agua Calientes. Spending a night in Agua Calientes and exploring the world wonder in a day. Ending our tour with a train back to Cusco. The overnight trip to Machu Picchu was added … Continue reading Machu Picchu
Four Countries in 2 Weeks: Turkey, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and India India Day 11 and 12 – Archery and a tour of Suryagarh followed by a camel ride at the Sam Sand Dunes of the Thar Desert. Ending the day on the 18 hour Jaisalmer Delhi Express Train. The last day at Suryagarh was bittersweet. I … Continue reading Camel Ride in the Thar Desert
Four Countries in 2 Weeks: Turkey, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and India Exploring Istanbul in a day to see the main sights including the Byzantine Hippodrome, the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkitpa Palace, the Basilica Cistern and a Bosphorous Cruise. Checking off Turkey, country 54, on the tour! There is a reason why Istanbul is the second … Continue reading Istanbul in a Day
Travel North Korea: Powerful and Prosperous Nation Day 6: A relaxing morning of sightseeing in Dandong, with visits to the Yalu River Broken Bridge and the Museum to Commemorate the War to Resist American Aggression and Aid Korea. Then our journey back to Beijing via Shenyang. Waking up in the cozy bed of the Crowne … Continue reading Dandong the Path to North Korea
Travel North Korea: Powerful and Prosperous Nation Day 5: Completing our last day of the tour and leaving North Korea with a visit to Kim Il-sung Square and the Pyongyang International Culture Center. Going through exit immigration and returning to China. Getting ready for our last day, we packed, checked the room and brought our … Continue reading Freedom! Leaving North Korea
Travel North Korea: Powerful and Prosperous Nation Day 2: Joining our Chinese tour and entering North Korea (DPRK) by train. Going through terrifying North Korean border control, taking a half day train ride to Pyongyang, meeting our North Korean tour guides, and arriving at the Yanggakdo International Hotel. Tour Group We met with our tour … Continue reading No Turning Back. Entering North Korea.
Following the Footsteps of Genghis Khan – Mongolia Day 1: Taking a 30 hour train ride from Beijing to the capital of Mongolia, Ulan Bator on a section of the Trans-Siberian and stopping for immigration and customs in Erlian. Excited for our Mongolia journey, we were up and ready at 5:30 am and soon in … Continue reading 30 Hour Trans-Siberian Train from Beijing to Ulan Bator
Following the Footsteps of Genghis Khan – Mongolia Exploring the mysterious and fabled Mongolia and celebrating country 50! “I’m a flail of god, if you had not committed great sins, god would not have sent a punishment like me upon you..!” – Genghis Khan, Genghis Khan’s Rules for (Warriors) Writers In the 13th century, the … Continue reading Following the Footsteps of Genghis Khan – Mongolia
Malaysia and Brunei in a Week: Day 8 Travel from Malaysia back to Beijing and my trip summary. Waking up bright and early I didn’t have time for breakfast as I had an early flight to catch. Grand Seasons Hotel This hotel was very impersonal but decent enough if you are there for business or … Continue reading Selamat Tinggal Malaysia!
Malaysia and Brunei in a Week: Day 2 Kuala Lumpur: A day exploring the best of Kuala Lumpur including the Petronas Towers, City Centre Park, Menara Tower, Batu Caves, KL Bird Park, Independence Square, and the Central Market. I set my alarm for an early wake up at 8 am, mostly to get to the … Continue reading Best of Kuala Lumpur in a Day!