In Beijing during the heat of summer, the Chinese Emperors often left the Forbidden City and traveled to the Summer Palace (or Gardens of Nurtured Harmony – or 颐和园 in simplified Chinese) to cool off. On my winter travel to China, I needed no such cooling off. The -13 degrees didn’t need to be converted to any scale, summer […]
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Teōtīhuacān – Mexico’s Famous Pyramids
Tulum. Chichen Itza. Palenque. Coba. When people think of the ancient ruins in Mexico, most think about the Mayan culture (and the Mayan calendar). But, other cultures flourished in Mexico. Many of the ancient ruins from the other great civilizations can also be visited today. And I recommend a visit to the Pyramids of the Sun […]
Lebanon, Mongolia, and Sri Lanka – Part of My Asian Wish List in Videos
This month I provided a Taste of Asia on the site. I published stories and photos from my adventures in a few Asian countries. But Asia is massive. Huge. And there is so much more left to see, and so much more I want to explore. At times, when researching potential trips or destinations, I read […]
Surf, Sun, and Seafood in the Golden Zone of Mazatlán
Mazatlán can romance you with its Old Town and excite you with its excursions of adventure, but for many it’s simply the surf, sun, and seafood. And Mazatlán’s Golden Zone offers all three. Surf Class in the Golden Zone I always wanted to surf Mazatlán. I road tripped once form Mazatlan to San Blas to surf the waves of Nayarit, […]
Stroll the Streets of Oaxaca
A stroll or a walk through city streets tells the story. It can speak of the culture and the cuisine. It can provide clues about the past and even point to the future. Yes, the walk allows a visitor to survey the scene and learn about the locals. On my first free day in Oaxaca […]
Images of the Buddha in Thailand
Buddha, perhaps more of a philosopher than a founder of a religion, is ever present in Thailand. The “awakened one’s” way of life still influences the people and culture of South East Asia and everywhere you travel in the “land of the smiles” Buddha seems to be there with you. A statue. A temple (Wat). […]
The Wonder of the World at Petra
I first met Bharat, the author, while staying in Princeton, (sounds much better than saying working in Hopewell, NJ). We worked together on a consulting project, and both shared the desire to explore the world. Since those days Bharat has traveled through the much of the Middle East, India, Afghanistan, East Africa and the Sudan […]
Four Ways to Appreciate the Charm of Mayan Ruins at Coba
The heavy rain arrived and a late breakfast was added to the itinerary after our first stop in Punta Laguna. We stopped just a few miles from the Mayan archaeological site of Coba and waited out the storm. After some eggs and tortilla the rain ceased. We piled back into the van and continued to […]
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