Wednesday, May 9th, 2012
I started to refer to the Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) trek as the “Tea House” trek because of both the frequency of our stops (although I’m not complaining) and the tea house atmosphere that makes this hike different from all others.
Here’s a peek at the fun!
Thursday, May 3rd, 2012
Here’s the thing…
I’m *really proud* of some of my Himalayans photos – so I wanted to share them with you! And to go along with this photo essay are also some Himalaya factoids, another favorite of mine. Plus a video! Enjoy!
Sunday, April 22nd, 2012
Per usual, I was a little unprepared for my Annapurna Trek. See, I thought I was going on a “flower hike.” No so.
I slowly learned to decipher what my guide Nirma was telling me. Here’s a primer on Nepali “trek speak.”
Tuesday, March 20th, 2012
Burma is no longer a country of vast wealth, but one of the world’s poorest countries. Its people live in extreme poverty.
The good news is that there may be real political reform. Here’s a brief look at the country’s political past and future.
Monday, March 5th, 2012
Thailand is home to 500,000+ people comprising seven “hill tribe” communities. These tribal groups migrated from China, Tibet and Burma.
The past way of life for hill tribes is gone. What are their choices? Should they “sell” their culture? Weigh in on the debate!
Wednesday, February 29th, 2012
In Thailand, I became a little obsessed with visiting the Bridge over the River Kwai. I spent days learning about the history surrounding the Death Train and the POW labor that built it.
I highly recommend you visit on your next trip to Thailand. Here’s why:
Monday, February 13th, 2012
Indian society is ranked according to caste, class, and wealth. Within this structure, Indian women face great barriers, especially when it comes to employment.
Traveling around India, I saw women working everywhere. Here’re the pics:
Monday, January 30th, 2012
One of my best outings while in India was visiting a Sikh temple in Old Delhi. Now, I don’t really know much about the Sikh religion and so I read the free pamphlet “What is Sikhism” with great interest.
Here’s what I found out:
Saturday, January 28th, 2012
I’m having a little too much fun in India! Living life on the wild side — chewing paan and drinking opium – and liking it!
Watch the video as I try my first taste of paan – the traditional Indian treat!
Monday, January 23rd, 2012
We recently went on a tiger safari in India’s Ranthambore National Park. It was a cold, foggy morning and we didn’t expect to see any tigers about – but then we did!
At first, we didn’t realize just how lucky we were! Watch the videos and view these fabulous pics!