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Blessing of New House Ceremony by Monks, Thailand

December 1, 2020 by Dave5 Comments

Family and friends began gathering the day before this auspicious date. The music started quietly at first but with the giant speakers waiting to be fully utilized, the sound was quickly turned up. This was not a quiet event but a 2 day chance to party! Dishes, utensils, pots and pans were all brought in from the nearby temple and a number of village elders showed up to help chop, dice, slice and prepare a huge feast. The music carried on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Art, Food and Wine, Monks, Music, Thailand, Village

Exploring SouthWest Germany’s Lake Constance by Bicycle

September 7, 2020 by DaveLeave a Comment

The State Tourist Board of Baden-Württemberg, also known as SouthWest Germany, is home to one of the most beautiful and relaxing outdoor paradises in all of Europe: Lake Constance and its island jewels. Centrally located in the heart of Europe between SouthWest Germany, Austria and Switzerland, Lake Constance offers outdoor beauty, gardens, palaces and unique museums, including a bronze age village, the Zeppelin Museum and lakeside castles. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Architecture, Art, Bicycle, Castle, China, Culture, Europe, Flowers, Food and Wine, Garden, Germany, History, Journey, Monks, Museum, Shopping Mall, Sports, Switzerland, Technology, Village

Impressions: Ulanbaatar, Mongolia

August 1, 2020 by Dave6 Comments

I landed in Ulanbaatar in the very early am. My pre-arranged ride was not waiting at airport so I found a taxi who promptly delivered me to my guest house, 20 mins to town w/o traffic. Two story guesthouse. I ended up on the second floor - frustrated because the inside door to the guesthouse was locked and it was 430am. Knocking over and over again resulted in no action from within. I began to prep a rudimentary sleeping arrangement in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Airport, Art, Beer, Cuba, Food and Wine, Ireland, Korea, Monks, Restaurants, Taxi, Traffic

A List of Important Places To Visit In Leh-Ladakh: The Land of High Passes

May 1, 2020 by Sushant Pandey1 Comment

Maitreya Buddha Nubra Valley

The valley of Ladakh is one of the most visited tourist destinations in India. The valley is famous for its pristine landscape and snow-capped mountains, and at the same time, it is one of the highest inhabited regions of the world. The Ladakh valley is blessed with two mountain ranges running through its boundaries, namely the Himalayan Mountain Range and the Karakoram Mountain Range. In the last decade, the area has seen a high influx of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Africa Safari, Bicycle, China, Drinking, Festival, India, Journey, Markets, Monks, Museum, National Park, Pakistan, Paradise, Sand, Village

Top Private Tours in Paris

April 15, 2019 by DaveLeave a Comment

I first visited Paris 20 years ago when my brother and I were taking full advantage of our summer break from college to backpack around Europe for 2 months. This was our first independent trip together overseas and my first trip to Europe; Paris was our first stop. I remember being in awe of the giant monuments, the city's history and falling in love with all the museums and the city's rich history. I've been wanting to return to Paris for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Art, Chocolate, Europe, Flea Market, History, Los Angeles, Monks, Paris, Walking tour, Wine Tasting

11 Things About Everest Base Camp that will Amaze you

March 25, 2019 by Ashish N1 Comment

Everest Base Camp is one of the most popular and adventurous trekking destinations in Nepal. This trek will take you to the base camp of the world’s highest peak, Mount Everest. Following the footprints of Tenzing Norway Sherpa and Edmund Hilary, the first ones to climb the Mount Everest is itself a matter of gratitude. Trekking along the waterfalls, Buddhist Monasteries, and Sherpa Communities will make your journey to the Everest Base Camp … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Airport, Animal Rescue, Coffee, Culture, Everest, Festival, Food and Wine, Glacier, Helicopter, Hiking, Himalayas, Journey, Lifestyle, Lodge, Monks, Mountain Climbing, Museum, National Park, Nepal, Norway

Climbing the Holy Mountain (Sri Pada), Sri Lanka

March 18, 2018 by Hasintha Weragala1 Comment

mahagiridambaya

The Journey (Kuruwita-Erathna route) The journey begins from a small town called Kuruwita located 82 km from Colombo in Sri Lanka. Kuruwita is on the Colombo – Ratnapura main road and situated 9km before Ratnapura. To reach the trail head you approach a small hamlet called “Adavikanda”. The nearest town to this sleepy village is Erathna; one proceeds left at the clock tower in Kuruwita and travels approximately 11 km. The road has signboards and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Bridges, Bus Travel, Food and Wine, Hiking, Journey, Monks, Mountain Climbing, Photography, Rock climbing, Sri Lanka, Village, Walking tour, Waterfall, Wildlife

Best Beer Cities In Europe

March 10, 2018 by A Couple for the Road2 Comments

Beer. We love it. Drink it. Cook with it... we do everything with it. Our infatuation with beer goes back thousands of year, as a curative against common illnesses, a celebratory beverages, and even a centerpiece of religious ceremony, beer has been central to societies across the world for millennia. Perhaps there's no beer, however, like the best beer in Europe. There are some cities, in fact, where beer continues to be the draw for tourists … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Amsterdam, Beer, Canals, Czech Republic, Drinking, England, Europe, Flowers, Food and Wine, History, Ireland, London, Monks, Seafood, Walking tour

Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon – March 2018

March 1, 2018 by Dave2 Comments

Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon in Myanmar is located at the top of Singuttara Hill and can be seen for miles around the city. From afar, the tallest golden stupa is the visual highlight of this temple. From close, Shwedagon is a gathering place for Burmese and foreigners - an impressive monument to spirituality and human creativity. The temple was built between the 6th and 10th centuries - over time the height of the main pagoda was increased to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: Art, Burma, Fashion, Food and Wine, Monks, Street Food, Walking tour

Escaping to La Brenne National Parc, France

January 16, 2018 by Steph CookeLeave a Comment

Sipping my coffee by the lake, I could just make out a tiny dark speck in the water. Eagerly grabbing my friend’s binoculars I trained them onto the black dot, and as it slowly came into focus, resembling a small beaver with a rat like tail, I realised that I was looking at a coypu… We were in La Brenne National Parc, in the Indres Department of Central France, named after the river Indre that flows through the region. Seeking a taste of rural … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: America, Animal Rescue, Beach, Coffee, Drinking, France, History, Monks, Museum, Paradise, Sand, South America, Sports, Village, Walking tour, Wildlife

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