A week in Fiji on the trip, Pacifying the Pacific. Fiji’s reputation as a paradise resort destination precedes itself. I was excited to explore this new country and see for myself how exotic it was. Nadi Coming from Vanuatu, my Fiji Airways flight was an hour meaning I arrived in Nadi quite late in the … Continue reading Fiji
Driving from Lilongwe to and exploring Lake Malawi with a stop at Dedza Pottery on The South of Africa Tour where I visit 13 new countries. Lake Malawi is the third largest lake in Africa and the ninth largest in the world and borders Tanzania, Mozambique, and Malawi. It is home to over 1,000 fish … Continue reading Lake Malawi
A review of the Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea in Jordan during the trip, The Great Eastern Summer. Highlights Expansive property and amazing pools. Located right on the shores of the Dead Sea. Professional and friendly staff. Varied selection of fine dining options. Experience The Dead Sea is a salt lake at Earth’s lowest land … Continue reading Experience: Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea
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 8 – 10: Hiking the scenic Lares Trek to get off the beaten path. Finding ourselves completely unprepared for the challenging hike primarily due to the effects of high altitude. Experiencing the local culture, villages, wildlife, and nature. Taking in breathtaking views the entire trek. Today … Continue reading The Lares Trek Peru
Four Countries in 2 Weeks: Turkey, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and India Day 5 – A tour of the monasteries of Wangdue Phodrang Dzong, Punakha Dzong, and Chimi Lhakhang then ending the day in Thimphu to see Takins at the reserve, stopping by the Thimphu Dzong, doing some shopping, having a Bhutanese home cooked meal and a … Continue reading A Dzong Day in Wangdue, Punakha, Lobesa, and Thimphu
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