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Shwedagon Pagoda – Must-See

By |2021-04-14T19:29:04-05:00March 31st, 2017|Categories: Asia, Must-See|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

Shwedagon Pagoda – Must-See.  A soft wind lessened the effects of the thick heat while the chimes on top of the stupa gently sang.  The dense throngs had thinned, and a tranquil spirit drifted through the grounds. I was at the tremendously beautiful and moving Shwedagon Pagoda, the holiest site in Myanmar (formally known as Burma).  [...]

Mrauk U Princess Resort

By |2019-07-06T10:35:16-05:00March 29th, 2017|Categories: Advice, Asia|Tags: , , , , , , |

Mrauk U Princess Resort.  I am not sure how they did this, almost like sleight of hand.  My car rolled up to the Mrauk U Princess Resort.  I slid out of the seat, covered in dust, sweaty after a full day of exploring the temples.  And there waiting for me was a staff member, with a cold, [...]

Temples of Mrauk U – Must-See

By |2021-04-14T19:37:33-05:00March 29th, 2017|Categories: Asia, Must-See|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Temples of Mrauk U – Must-See.  While Myanmar is not quite the off-the-beaten-path location it was a decade or two ago, it still holds many intriguing and beguiling places.  So after you take in the amazing Shwedagon Pagoda and the Temples of Bagan, consider visiting Mrauk U.      Mrauk U is the far less-visited version of [...]

Temples Of Bagan – Must-See

By |2021-04-14T19:25:16-05:00March 24th, 2017|Categories: Asia, Must-See|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Temples of Bagan – Must-See.  What place have you traveled to that make you catch your breath?  Is it the Eifel Tower?  The Taj Mahal?  The Serengeti?  The Great Barrier Reef?  At the top of this list needs to be the Temples of Bagan in Myanmar (formally known as Burma).  I have been incredibly fortunate to [...]

Three Days of Luxury in Khao Lak

By |2019-07-06T10:38:04-05:00March 8th, 2017|Categories: Advice, Asia|Tags: , , , , |

Three Days of Luxury in Khao Lak.  Travel blogging does not rank highly in the hierarchy of well-paid careers, but it does come with some awesome benefits.  After spending three days roughing it on Surin Islands in very rustic accommodations (either tents or simple bungalows), I arrived at the JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & Spa [...]

20 Best Photos From 2016

By |2021-04-12T15:09:45-05:00December 23rd, 2016|Categories: Africa, Asia, Caribbean, Europe, Photos|

20 Best Photos From 2016. Ok, I lied. There are 35 photos that I wanted to share with you from 2016. Just too many great memories. Armenia I have been here almost too many times to count.  By far one of my favorite countries to visit.  Here is Khor Virap Monastery at the foot of Mt. [...]

My Visit To Aleppo

By |2021-04-16T13:42:23-05:00December 20th, 2016|Categories: Asia, Must-See|Tags: , , , , |

My Visit To Aleppo.  The dated bus rumbled down the highway. My head lazily leaned against the window, the sun tanning my face. Next to me sat a Syrian soldier. I had just spent the day visiting Krak des Chevaliers and Ma'loula. Krak des Chevaliers is an extremely well-preserved 12th century Crusader Castle. And Ma'loula is [...]

Being Thankful In Klong Toey, Bangkok

By |2021-04-16T16:56:14-05:00December 4th, 2016|Categories: Asia, Unique Experiences|Tags: , , , , , , |

Being Thankful In Klong Toey, Bangkok.  White streaks of the sun pierced the open door of the simple cement structure and illuminated the simple interior.  A crumpled elderly woman sat on the white tiled floor near the edge of the door surrounded by empty plastic bottles.  The cramped house was a singular room in addition to [...]

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