POTW: The Tibetan Monk
Asia The last in a three part (1, 2) series on Tibet; a Tibetan monk on his way to one of the Buddhist temples in Lhasa. When I think Tibet, three things pop in my head: Mt. Everest, the Potala Palace, and monks. I’ll...
POTW: Lhasa, Tibet and the Potala Palace
Asia I think it was the movie ‘Seven Years in Tibet’ that really caught my attention for this area of the world, but whatever it was, I felt that no trip to China would be complete without stopping here. Without question,...
Hotel Review: Surfside Beach Resort
North America As noted on their site, this is formerly a Days Hotel; so if you’ve stayed at a Days Inn or equivalent hotel, you know exactly what to expect. No frills, but it’s right on the beach and my wife and I found...
Hotel Review: Chitwan Adventure Resort
Asia My wife and I stayed here at the end of May 2010 and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The staff were very friendly and extremely helpful. The elephant safaris were AMAZING. If you go, make sure to ask to go down to the...