The Chinafication of Tibet
It seemed innocent enough—two monks talking and laughing with an Asian foreigner, asking questions in broken English about me and … Continue reading The Chinafication of Tibet
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Riding the Rails Through Asia
The bunk was about a meter wide, and true to its name it was a hard sleeper with very little … Continue reading Riding the Rails Through Asia
Riding Shotgun in Bagan, Myanmar
The writer and Sheri experienced diverse forms of transportation during their travels, from pleasant to thrilling, but also uncomfortable and dangerous. During a harrowing taxi ride in Myanmar, they encountered reckless driving on narrow, obstacle-filled roads, adding to the adventure. The driver’s disregard for safety and comfort made for a memorable, albeit alarming, journey. Continue reading Riding Shotgun in Bagan, Myanmar
Indonesia: From Ruins to Beaches
On our RTW trip, whenever we go somewhere I’ve been already, it’s tough not to make comparisons of how places are … Continue reading Indonesia: From Ruins to Beaches
Halong Bay Cruise
Halong Bay, on the Vietnam coast, is a popular tourist destination. Perhaps a bit too popular. The distinctive limestone island formations … Continue reading Halong Bay Cruise
Cambodia’s Tonle Sap Lake
This large lake is a prominent feature on maps of Cambodia. Its water levels and volume change dramatically from the … Continue reading Cambodia’s Tonle Sap Lake
Siem Reap and the Temples of Angkor
Cambodia was our first destination in Southeast Asia. At the time, when I made the flight arrangements, I didn’t see any … Continue reading Siem Reap and the Temples of Angkor
Ona, Winky, Grub and Sheep Shearing
Continued from Outback Adventure: State Route 19 Our new friends at the local hotel (we discovered that hotels are actually taverns and … Continue reading Ona, Winky, Grub and Sheep Shearing
Driving in Oz: From Six Lanes to a Dirt Road
Driving a camper van around Australia is a great way to see more of the country, meet new friends and have … Continue reading Driving in Oz: From Six Lanes to a Dirt Road
Choose Your Camper Van Rental Carefully
Traveling around the U.S., Australia, and New Zealand by camper van is becoming increasingly popular. We just spent three weeks … Continue reading Choose Your Camper Van Rental Carefully
Peripatetic Couple 