Asia
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I Used to Not Know How to Spell Phnom Penh
More Details: I Used to Not Know How to Spell Phnom PenhEarly last fall, when I was planning my itinerary for the SE Asia trip, there was an extra day to spare. With 5 days already in Bali and Singapore (and the phenomenal 57th story infinity pool) awaiting, the options became extending Siem Reap by one day, jumping from Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh City…
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One Spectacular Pool and Great Views in Singapore
More Details: One Spectacular Pool and Great Views in SingaporeAs someone who likes to read about travel and far-away places, I come across many places around this planet which I hope to see someday. Sometimes I think I will never get to see places that catch my eye because my imagination fails me: I fail to picture the how and why of me getting…
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How I Explored Angkor Wat, Cambodia
More Details: How I Explored Angkor Wat, CambodiaIt is pretty daunting to write a post about Angkor Wat. Not only how to do the place justice but there are probably a million write-ups out there about this gem in Cambodia. All I can do is share (words and photos) how I saw it and perhaps it will help those who have not…
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Bali – Getting There Is (or Isn’t) Half the Fun
More Details: Bali – Getting There Is (or Isn’t) Half the FunI arrived in Bali after a long journey that started in the U.S. (about 37 hours, to be more precise). The airfare to Asia was a steal at $750 from Chicago to Singapore round-trip with Delta, my main airline (so all the points counted towards status!), so after getting to Chicago and spending a couple…
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A Trip around Southeast Asia Is Born
More Details: A Trip around Southeast Asia Is BornThis month I was able to spend two weeks on vacation traveling to Southeast Asia. Clearly, two weeks far from enough time in an area as diverse and rich in experiences as Southeast Asia but if I waited until I had ALL the time it merits, I may never get started. An opportunity arose a…
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Swayambhunath – A Special Place in Kathmandu
More Details: Swayambhunath – A Special Place in KathmanduKathmandu is an amazing city. Colorful and busy. Yet, somehow spirituality seems to permeate it. Among the many places that back that impression is the Swayambhunath site – also just known as the monkey site. I don’t know that it is technically a temple but it is certainly an important Buddhist religious site. Claims about…