Of the four sites associated with Buddha, this is the most revered. In 623 BC, Siddhartha Guttama, son of the Brahman, came here to meditate. Today, in the dusty small town of Bodh Gaya, you […]
Sitting under the Bodhi Tree in Bodh Gaya Read More »
Rishikesh is well suited for the long-stay traveler, the yoga or meditation student, or anyone needing rest in their life. Rishikesh proper is actually a large, bustling city. Anyone who comes for any of the
My Daily Routine in Rishikesh: Writing, Internet, Yoga Read More »
If there’s one country in the world that I thought I’d never visit, it’s Bhutan. The Land of the Thunder Dragon is not only a remote Himalayan Kingdom, it also has a notoriously expensive visa policy.
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We’ve scored ourselves a cheap guesthouse on the side of the ridge. It’s an awkward period in July between two high seasons. It’s the monsoon, but full blown rain hasn’t hit yet. The weather is
A Walk around Shimla—India’s Favorite Hill Station Read More »
Gujarat has a reputation as one of India’s most prosperous and business-friendly states. It’s a tad more expensive than the rest of the country and not very touristy. While traveling in India, I had planned
Why I went to Gujarat Read More »
I’ve been reading an awful lot online lately about how couchsurfing isn’t what it used to be. As it’s gone mainstream, an unsavory bunch has joined to use the network for purposes other than it
Couchsurfing is Not Dead (At least I hope) Read More »
At the bottom of Gujarat state, beyond the reaches of the vast Indian rail network, lies the island of Diu. It is one of the few former Portuguese territories in India. You’ve probably heard of
Alcohol Tourism in Diu Read More »
Want to join us for an exciting trip through Malaysia and Singapore? If you’ve never traveled to Asia, Malaysia is a great place to start. It’s culturally fascinating and diverse, blends the
Travel with Me—Join my Malaysia & Singapore Tour Read More »
The following series of photos give an overview of my time spent in Junagadh, India. The ancient city is fascinating but sees few foreign travelers due to its location in the state of Gugarat, far
Off the Tourist Trail in Junagadh India [Photos] Read More »
Ahmedabad, in the Indian state of Gujarat, is known as a living heritage city. What does that mean exactly? I ask Nirav Panchal, my guide on Ahmedabad’s City Heritage Walking Tour. It’s just
A Walk through Ahmedabad India Read More »
Every adventure in Sri Lanka is bound to start on the railway. So too, does this photo essay of my one month in Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka in Photos Read More »
After a month traveling through Sri Lanka, I learned quite a bit about the country. There’s plenty of wildlife Wildlife in Sri Lanka fairly abundant and apparently well-managed. There are wild elephants in
11 Things I learned about Sri Lanka Read More »
If shopping or eating doesn’t turn you on, don’t worry, there’s more to do in Singapore. But, believe me; you should eat lots while you’re there! And don’t listen to anyone who tells you Singapore
14 Things to do in Singapore Read More »
Tourists don’t normally enter the Dambulla wholesale produce market. There isn’t anything there to buy. It’s just a bunch of guys loading and unloading fruit and vegetables from different regions of Sri Lanka. Others,
Why visiting a wholesale produce market is better than a tourist attraction Read More »
Elephants and Sri Lankan civilization have been associated for thousands of years. Killing an elephant was once a capital offense. The animals are still revered and there are a surprising number of them still
Spotting Elephants in Habarana Eco Park Read More »
Usually rail is one of the most reliable forms or transportation. That’s not why I often opt for the train, but it is a major reason. Trains generally leave on time and arrive more or
A Ride on the Railway in Sri Lanka Read More »
As long-term travelers, we encounter many difficulties and challenges along the road. We may often be testing our comfort zone while enduring long and arduous journeys. So we savor the magic moments that travel
A Walk around Galle Fort at Sunset Read More »
I visited the Cameron Highlands for one simple reason: tea. The region, discovered in 1885 by an English-led mapping unit, is one of Malaysia’s favorite getaways. Others go for the refreshing climate, which averages
Photos from the Road: Cameron Highlands Tea Plantations Read More »
Many of these 14 things to do in Penang involve eating. Eating is a primary attraction in Penang. If fact, I would throw Penang up there with Singapore and Hong Kong as tops for
14 Things to do in Penang Malaysia Read More »
A 17-day journey through the lesser-traveled Japan I thought my Facebook campaign for Japan was quite successful and I wanted to compile all those highlights and micro-updates into a single post. Hopefully this best
Facebooking Japan [a photo essay] Read More »
I could make a number of comparisons with Vigan. But really it is a unique city of The Philippines. Located on the west coast of the Luzon Island, it is a required stop
Photos from the Road: Vigan Philippines Read More »
Back in 2011, I stopped in Melaka Malaysia for a few days on my 3-month trip through Southeast Asia. I nearly fell in love with the town. Back then I noted that the town was
The all too Familiar Story of Stanley Ho Read More »
You’d hardly think it, but fifteen years ago, Malapascua Island was just another small fishing island in the Philippines. The guidebooks tout Malapascua as the next Boracay. When I tell Oliver Mischo, Marketing Director
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The Good The Places The Philippines has some incredible destinations. I’ll start with the phenomenal rice terraces of Banaue and Batad, high in the Cordillara Mountains of Luzon. For three days, I trekked among what
The Philippines: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Read More »
