
Turkey is one of my favorite places to go, considering I lived there for 6 months, I might be biased. There are things upon things to do and see in Turkey. This country is home to over 350 days of sunshine a year and perfect for a Summer holiday. I recommend the coast and Istanbul, [...]
Istanbul- to say it’s beautiful is so obvious as to be frivolous -Paul Theroux This magic carpet ride of a city will seduce you with it’s spice laden cuisine and mesmerize you with it’s whirling dervishes. I must admit my ignorance about coming here but quickly got my groove. Here are the top 10 things [...]
Cappadocia is a mystery wrapped in a puzzle smothered with confusion. The region is so rich with wonder and amazing sites both man and mother nature created, you could easily spend a week here and not run out of awe. You can reach this magical paradise by bus from Istanbul (12-14 hrs) or simply fly there [...]
Posted on 31 July 2011
Being the most sparsely populated country in the world, Mongolia is all about the countryside and there is plenty of and places to see in Mongolia. The capitol, Ulaan Baatar which consists of 40% of the population is the modernization hub of the country and a relic of the Soviet era. Ulaan Baatar and explore [...] Continue Reading
Posted on 06 July 2011
Vientiane is the capital and most metropolitan city in Laos [pr:Lao]. It is a burgeoning city with investment flowing in at an unprecedented rate. Located on the Mekong river, Vientiane is actually right across the rover from Thailand and makes a great landing area for a couple days as you head further on. One thing [...] Continue Reading
Posted on 30 June 2011
Berlin is perhaps one of my favorite European cities. It’s easily accessible, language barriers are at a minimum and the city has rad things to do and see. I am a huge history buff so the opportunity to see Berlin’s last 50 years of history alive, are truly amazing. East Side Gallery. Some of the last remaining intact parts [...] Continue Reading
Posted on 25 June 2011
The city was formerly the capital of a kingdom of the same name. Until the communist takeover in 1975, it was the royal capital and seat of government of the Kingdom of Laos. The city is also notable as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (Thank you wikipedia for that delightful introduction!) The main claim to fame are [...] Continue Reading
Posted on 18 June 2011
Ha Noi is the much chiller city to Sai Gon’s blood boiling chaos. Granted there are about 5 + million motorbikes here but it definitely doesn’t feel like it. Most of the hot spots center around Hoan Kiem Lake and are easily walked from there. The weather is noticeably cooler albiet cold in some months [...] Continue Reading
Posted on 17 June 2011
Bangkok is the capital of Thailand and a wonderful mix of East meets West. The city holds all of the modern trappings of wealth while maintaining it’s roots in the East. Depending on why you go to Bangkok, there is much to interest any visitor and keep you occupied for at least 5 days. Main [...] Continue Reading