Forgotten Capital: Ayutthaya, Thailand
Ayutthaya is Thailand's secret. More than secret, I venture to say Ayutthaya has simply been forgotten. Once the capital of the Kingdom...
The Smoke that Thunders: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe/Zambia
My first glimpse of the majestic Victoria Falls was from the plane. That's how massive they are. They are neither the tallest nor the...
The End of the World: Sossusvlei, Namibia
I don't know where to begin. It's hard to write about Namibia, especially because I've nothing to compare it with. Namibia in general,...
Howling wolves and bloodthirsty vampires: Transylvania.
Romania doesn't tend to be at top of people's traveling lists (though I hear that's changing). And for those that are interested, they...
Island of Gods: Bali, Indonesia.
I already ache to return. Bali, known as a tropical paradise, is so much more than that. A land of volcanoes, temples, and fascinating...
King of Nubia – Abu Simbel, Egypt.
We could see Abu Simbel from the plane. Yes, it's that big. After a over a week in Egypt – a week of gigantic temples, delicate...
Gasping for Air in Tibet: Buddhist Debate
At Sera Monastery in the outskirts of Lhasa, we got to witness a curious spectacle: a Buddhist Debate. So, what makes it special? It's...
Gasping for Air in Tibet: Kora in Lhasa.
For two days now, the shadow of the Potala Palace hung over us. From every corner of Lhasa, we could see this white-and-red giant, and we...
Gasping for Air in Tibet: First day in Lhasa.
Once known as the 'Forbidden Kingdom', few people ever got to see Tibet, even before the 21st century. 4000 meters high, it's crazy...
Gasping for Air in Tibet: Arrival in Lhasa.
Our trip to Lhasa began long before we arrived. It started with a growing desire, nurtured in Bhutan, transformed itself into anxiety for...
