Four Countries in 2 Weeks: Turkey, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and India An experience at Rivatas by Ideal during our one night stay in Varanasi, India! Highlights New modern hotel with luxury amenities. Clean and well equipped rooms. Located away from the hustle of the riverside. Friendly staff makes a real effort to meet client needs. Experience … Continue reading Rivatas by Ideal: Modern Luxury in Varanasi
Four Countries in 2 Weeks: Turkey, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and India India Day 1 – Leaving Bhutan and arriving in Calcutta, India. Country 57 complete! Dealing with Indian airport bureaucracy, visiting Dakhineswar Kali Temple, and catching a flight to Varanasi. Thimphu to Paro Airport The metallic ring of my smartphone reminded me we had a plane … Continue reading Route to India: Paro to Calcutta and Varanasi
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
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
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
Four Countries in 2 Weeks: Turkey, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and India Day 2: Arriving in Bangladesh, country 55, and spending a peaceful day at the Radisson Blu Water Garden Hotel during the political unrest in Dhaka! Arrival Arriving in Bangladesh we walked through the very basic airport towards our first experience in the country. As we … Continue reading Spending a Peaceful Day in Dhaka as Riots Rage Outside the Hotel
Four Countries in 2 Weeks: Turkey, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and India An experience and review of Radisson Blu Water Garden Hotel Dhaka for one night as we passed through Bangladesh! Highlights Modern rooms and amenities. Beautiful pool and lagoon area. Friendly proactive service. Close to airport with convenient shuttle. Experience During our day in Bangladesh, we … Continue reading Radisson Blu Water Garden Hotel A Haven in Dhaka
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
Preview of an upcoming trip to Turkey, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and India ticking off four new countries to bring the country count to 57! Neel, my enthusiastic Indian friend, told me a month ago that he was planning a trip back to the motherland. This was great news, as I always wanted to visit India. Immediately … Continue reading Four Countries in 2 Weeks: Turkey, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and India
A brief guide to the domestic airlines in Myanmar (Burma) and comparison of Air Bagan, Asian Wings Airways, Air KBZ, Air Mandalay, Myanma Airways, Yangon Airways and Golden Myanmar Airways. Many ask “What is the best airline in Myanmar?” or “What is the safest airline in Myanmar?” As the country emerges as a tourist hotspot, … Continue reading A Guide to Domestic Airlines in Myanmar (Burma)