The Long Trip Home
After Egypt, I had planned to get home to the States, but first went all the way back to Kuala Lumpur and rested for a couple of days. In part, … Continue reading
Bangladesh – Dhaka
Some call it “cursed”, but Bangladesh surprised with a propulsive energy and genuine inquisitiveness. To close out the Asian part of this trip, I had originally planned to spend a … Continue reading
Nepal
Quick detour to Nepal, in hopes of finding some cooler temps after the furnace that was India. So after almost six months of nonstop travel, I have finally decided I … Continue reading
India – Chennai, Hyderabad and Kolkata
Braving the heat while traveling through the center of India. Back in India! Now after my initial report on India last February, I know many of you came away with … Continue reading
Sri Lanka – Interior sites and Nilaveli
Continuing into the center of Sri Lanka, and all the way through to the East Coast. After time in Kandy, I started a whirlwind tour of the rest of the … Continue reading
Sri Lanka – Colombo, Galle, Kandy
Sri Lanka – a jewel of an island that deserves more attention. Great food, amazing sights and generous people. Hello again. I’m really looking forward to sharing with you some … Continue reading
Myanmar/Burma – Mrauk U
Back to Burma! And a long boat ride toward Mrauk U, once the center of a grand kingdom. I imagine some of you are wondering how and why this happened. … Continue reading
Vietnam
Three weeks in Vietnam – a trek from north to south, trying to avoid busses as much as possible. Goodness, apologies in advance, because this is another long one. It’s … Continue reading
Laos
Laos, the country that often gets forgotten in Southeast Asia. Hi there – quick turnaround on this latest installment. I spent a week in Laos, but first had another of … Continue reading
Thailand
After Lombok, it was time to head back and do Thailand. But first back to to Singapore, for a couple days with friends. It’s always great to get back to … Continue reading
Indonesia
Back to Indonesia, to some old favorite sites and one one. After India, I rushed back to Kuala Lumpur to meet up with my mother, who came in for a … Continue reading
India – Mumbai and Golden Triangle
I finally arrive in India. It was always on my list, but seemed too daunting, too hot and too vast. Hello all. Been a while since my last update, but … Continue reading
Myanmar/Burma – Mandalay and Bagan
Exploration through Burma continues, via plane, train, boat, shared taxi, rickshaw and horse cart. Bagan shines. After Inle Lake, it was off to Mandalay. The frustrating dichotomy of the place … Continue reading
Myanmar/Burma – Yangon and Inle Lake
Mingalaba! Burma amazes and surprises, beginning what I believe will be a life-long relationship. Wish I had arrived earlier. OK everyone, hold on because this is going to be a … Continue reading
Cambodia
The treasures of Angkor Wat, a new cosmopolitanism in Phnom Penh, and the harrowing legacy of Pol Pot’s regime. This update comes a bit sooner than expected, and is a … Continue reading
Malaysia
Food, food, food. Malaysia is great fun. Throw in fun on the beach and Malaysia makes for an outstanding destination. I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season and was … Continue reading
Hong Kong and Indonesia
The journey shifts to Asia, and the food improves dramatically. Quick stopover in Hong Kong and then on to Bali. Hope this finds you well, with friends and family, enjoying … Continue reading
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