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10 Day Myanmar Itinerary

December 26, 2018July 16, 20197 Comments

Hey there! My 10 day Myanmar itinerary has moved to a new location on Organized Adventurer (my tips and guides travel blog!). I hope you'll check it out there!  

Horton Plains National Park Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Road Trip Adventures

September 6, 2018November 17, 20204 Comments

Standing in the green marshes of Yala National Park in Sri Lanka, three adult elephants and one baby expertly pulled out tall grasses with their trunks. After a quick back and forth swing of their trunk, they each shoveled their bounty into their mouths. I couldn't believe our luck. Our safari jeep was parked on … Continue reading Sri Lanka Road Trip Adventures

Langza, Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh, India

India’s Incredible Himalayas

August 26, 2018November 17, 20207 Comments

Spiti Valley lays in a remote pocket of the Himalayas. Tibetan prayer flags hang from trees, bridges and roadside shrines called stupas. Snowy peaks dot the skyline. Villages are few and far between, and many are only accessible by foot. This isn't Tibet, however. This is India at its wildest. Itinerary: Day 1: Fly Delhi … Continue reading India’s Incredible Himalayas

Exploring Ancient Myanmar

August 19, 2018November 17, 202015 Comments

I'll never forget my first sip of lǎp’eq·ye tea on our first day in Myanmar. Decadent like Belgian hot chocolate, but with a distinct black tea flavor, the hot liquid sent an instant message from my mouth to my brain that THIS is the taste of heaven. Our local guide smiled knowingly in response to … Continue reading Exploring Ancient Myanmar

Pak Ou Caves, Laos

October 5, 2014April 18, 2017Leave a comment

The Pak Ou, or Buddha Cave, along the Mekong. This cave is a temple containing hundreds of Buddha images.

Uncovering Secrets in Laos

October 5, 2014July 11, 2017Leave a comment

Itinerary:  Days 1-2: Mekong River boat ride Days 3-5: Luang Prabang Day 6-7: Vang Vieng Day 8: Vientiane RTW Trip 2014: Peru→ Chile → Argentina → Antarctica → Argentina → Uruguay → Argentina→  Chile→ England → Morocco → Spain → France → Belgium → Netherlands → Germany → Czech Republic → Austria → Hungary → Croatia … Continue reading Uncovering Secrets in Laos

Wat Rong Khun in Chiang Rai, Thailand

September 30, 2014April 18, 2017Leave a comment

The White Temple, or Wat Rong Khun, in Chiang Rai

Wat Phra That Doi, Thailand

September 30, 2014April 18, 2017Leave a comment

Our visit to the temple on the mountain overlooking Chiang Mai- Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. 1. 306 stairs to the top! 2. Stupa lit up at dusk. 3. Chanting monks inside the temple. 4. Gorgeous view of the city at night.

Wat Pho, Thailand

September 30, 2014April 18, 2017Leave a comment

Wat Pho, home to largest reclining Buddha in Thailand!

Bangkok, Thailand

September 30, 2014April 18, 2017Leave a comment

Beautiful temples in Bangkok

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